Journey Early Learning Ocean Grove

Journey Early Learning Ocean Grove

🥳 Pyjama Week at Journey Ocean Grove! 💤🎈 It’s been a fun and cosy week across the whole centre, with everyone arriving in their comfiest PJs ready for some special activities! 🩵 The babies enjoyed relaxing massages and calming sensory play, perfect for winding down and feeling cosy. ☕️ The toddlers made hot chocolate with marshmallows and had a blast at their balloon party, full of laughter and movement! 🧘‍♀️ The Kinder and Pre-Kinder children loved doing outdoor yoga in their pyjamas, stretching and relaxing in the fresh air. We’re loving the warmth and joy of Pyjama Week and can’t wait to see what else is in store! 💕 #pyjamaweek #journeyearlylearning #funactivities #careforkids

Journey Early Learning Ocean Grove

Our new obstacle course has been a big hit with the children this week! 🧗‍♀️🌿 They’ve been busy climbing, balancing, and moving through the course with so much excitement and energy. It’s been lovely to watch them challenge themselves and cheer each other on as they play alongside their friends. 💛 We’re really enjoying seeing how much fun they’re having while building strength, coordination, and confidence through active outdoor play! #childcare #careforkids #obstaclecourse #outdoorfun #OutdoorFunForKids

Journey Early Learning Ocean Grove

🖐💛 “Safe Hands” and the See, Act, Tell Framework 💛🖐 In the toddler room, educators have been thoughtfully embedding the See, Act, Tell framework into the children’s learning, helping little ones build a strong sense of safety, trust, and connection. This week, the toddlers took part in a meaningful and creative activity by colouring in their own “Safe Hands.” During this activity, they chatted with their educators about five special people they feel safe with—those they can turn to when they’re feeling upset, scared, or unsure. It was heartwarming to hear the children share their thoughts. Many mentioned their mums and dads, while others spoke lovingly about their siblings, grandparents, teachers, and friends 🥰. These moments support children in recognising their support network and empower them to express their feelings in safe and positive ways. 💬🌈 #SeeActTell #childcare #SeeActTellFramework #education #careforkids #care #safehandsactivity

Journey Early Learning Ocean Grove

🎨👶 Little Chefs at Play! 🍩☕🍦 Today in the toddler room, our curious little ones rolled up their sleeves and helped make Play-Doh from scratch! 👏 They were so excited to take part in the process – choosing their own colours and watching the ingredients transform into soft, squishy Play-Doh right before their eyes! 🌈✨ Once the Play-Doh was ready, the creativity really began! The children whipped up an imaginative feast, making colourful doughnuts, ice cream, coffee, and hot chocolate. 🍩🍦☕ Their storytelling, role-play and fine motor skills were all in full swing as they mixed, shaped, and served their pretend treats to their friends and educators. 🥰 We love watching their imaginations grow and their confidence shine through hands-on, sensory learning experiences like this! 💫 #playdoh #sensoryplay #sensoryactivity #childcare #careforkids #imagination #play

Journey Early Learning Ocean Grove

🎨👐 Exploring with Our Senses! 🖌️🌈 Today, the curious nursery three children had a wonderful time diving into some hands-on sensory play! They explored the soft, squishy texture of Play-Doh, carefully pushing icy pole sticks into it and experimenting with how the shapes and sticks fit together. This type of play supports fine motor development, coordination, and early problem-solving — all while having fun! 🟣🟠🟢 Later in the day, the children got messy and creative with sensory painting! Using a mix of bright colours, they explored how the paint felt in their hands, what happened when colours mixed, and how they could make marks on the paper. It was a day full of exploration, creativity, and joyful discovery! 🧡💛💙 #painting #sensoryactivities #careforkids #journey #childcare #fun