Niño Early Learning Adventures Preston

BUILDING WITH BRUSHES: The kindergarten children recently explored construction trucks through a creative painting provocation that combined art, observation, and imaginative thinking.

Using a variety of animated and real-life images as inspiration, the niños selected their favourite construction vehicles and recreated them through painting. This open-ended experience encouraged them to revisit their ideas, create multiple artworks, and experiment with different ways of representing these vehicles each time they painted.

WHEELS IN THE WOBBLE: As part of their ongoing Term Project exploring different modes of transport, the little niños recently engaged in a sensory oobleck experience that combined creativity, investigation, and discovery.

They eagerly mixed colourful sticks through the white oobleck, observing changes in texture and colour. Transport toys were incorporated into the play as the niños connected trains, sorted vehicles by colour, and grouped them according to their mode of transport.

They observed that oobleck can behave like both a liquid and a solid, fostering curiosity, problem-solving, and early scientific thinking.

BUILDING BRIGHT BEGINNINGS: Each Monday, our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten children attend the ‘Little Learners’ program at Sacred Heart Primary School.

This transition experience nurtures confidence, familiarity, and excitement for the journey into primary school through storytelling, creative arts, and engaging learning opportunities.

Along the way, children are strengthening important character strengths including love of learning, kindness, and perseverance, while developing a growing sense of belonging and readiness for school.

FROM KITCHEN TO CLASSROOM: We’re so excited to celebrate Wills, the new Early Childhood Teacher at Niño ELA Preston.

Wills’ journey with us is a special one — beginning as our assistant centre chef, where he brought care, creativity, and connection to every mealtime experience. After dedicated study over the past few years, he now steps into his new role as an Early Childhood Teacher, continuing to make a meaningful impact through strong relationships and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning.

We’re so proud to have you as part of the Niño ELA Preston team, Wills.

STORYTIME SCORES: Today, we came together for National Simultaneous Storytime, sharing in the joy of reading and connection through this year’s story, 'Luna Roo, the Kangaroo Baller' by Adrian Lloyd and Adam Jackson.

Filled with excitement, teamwork, and courage, 'Luna Roo, the Kangaroo Baller' takes us into the world of soccer while exploring the power of believing in ourselves and channelling our inner strength.

Stories like these create meaningful opportunities for little niños to explore big ideas, encouraging confidence, resilience, and emotional growth, while nurturing a lifelong love of books and literacy.

RECIPE FOR CONNECTION: The centre was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed our fifth Grandparents’ Club of the year! With our club continuing to grow, it was heartwarming to see so many little niños and their loved ones gathering alongside our Centre Chef, Sangita, to bake delicious afternoon muffins to share with their families.

Grandparents’ Club provides a meaningful opportunity for grandparents to step into their grandchild’s learning journey, nurturing connections, sharing special moments, and strengthening a genuine sense of belonging within our community.

TALES COME TO LIFE: Our Pioneers stepped into ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ through imaginative dramatic play, bringing the story to life as they became playful goats and the grumpy troll beneath the bridge.

With masks, mirrors, and storytelling props, the little niños explored character expression, experimented with voice, and built confidence through creative storytelling.

Revisiting the story together helped strengthen their connection to the text, while naturally supporting early language and literacy development through conversation and new vocabulary.

ONCE UPON TONIGHT: Our once-a-term Date Night is always a highlight, giving families the opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved evening out while their little niños are cared for in a warm and engaging environment.

The children enjoyed a shared dinner followed by a cosy movie night, settling in to watch the beloved film ‘Zootopia’. Laughter filled the room as the children shared conversations, connected through storytelling, and enjoyed special moments together.

PAINTED WITH LOVE: Our Mother’s and Special Person’s Day Paint and Sip afternoon was filled with creativity, connection, and meaningful moments shared together.

Side by side, our little niños and their loved ones explored colour, expressed their creativity, and enjoyed a relaxed afternoon of conversation and laughter. The celebration created beautiful memories while honouring the relationships that help children feel safe, supported, and connected.

These shared moments nurture a strong sense of belonging and remind our little niños just how valued and cherished they are within their community.