Spring Farm ELC

☕💛 In a rush? Grab a coffee on the go! 💛☕

We know mornings can be busy, so we've set up our Parent Coffee Bar to help make your day a little easier.

Whether you're heading to work, running errands, or simply need a quick pick-me-up after drop-off, help yourself to a complimentary coffee and start your day right.

A small gesture to say thank you for everything you do for your little ones. 🌟

🌟 Family Feedback Matters 🌟

At Spring Farm ELC, we truly value the feedback we receive from our families. Your kind words, encouragement, and support not only help us grow and improve, but also boost the morale of our dedicated educators who work hard each day to provide the best possible care and education for your children. 💛

If you have enjoyed your experience with us, we would greatly appreciate you taking a few moments to share your feedback on:
⭐ Google
⭐ Facebook
⭐ Care for Kids

Your reviews help other families learn about our service and provide an honest reflection of our wonderful centre community.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Spring Farm ELC family. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and trust. 🌈🤍

**Share your experience and help us continue to grow together!**

🍎👩‍🍳 Mini Masterchef – Fruit Faces! 🍊🍌

Our little chefs had an amazing time getting creative with fresh fruit during this week's **Mini Masterchef** session!

Using a variety of healthy ingredients, the children explored different fruits, practised their fine motor skills, and used their imaginations to create some wonderful fruit faces. Activities like these help build confidence, encourage healthy eating habits, and develop important life skills in a fun and engaging way.

The smiles, excitement, and creativity on display were absolutely priceless!

We can't wait to see what our Mini Masterchefs create next. 🍓✨

🕺Happy Feet 💃

Today, we were delighted to welcome Happy Feet Fitness into our butterfly classroom, where the children enjoyed participating in their engaging, play-based fitness program.

Through original music, imaginative storytelling, and movement activities, the session encouraged creativity, confidence, and a love of being active.

Happy Feet Fitness delivers more than a thousand classes each week across Australia, helping children develop physical skills while having fun in an inclusive and supportive environment.

🌎💚 World Environment Day 💚🌎
The Earth is in our little hands! 🌱
Today our childcare heroes are learning to reduce, reuse, recycle, and care for our planet. From planting seeds to protecting nature, every small action helps make a big difference.
Together we're growing kind hearts, green habits, and a brighter future for our world! 🌍✨
Thanks to all the staff and children who joined us in green today!

Mini Master Chef Meets Munch & Move 🍓🍌

This week, the Caterpillars combined their Munch & Move focus on healthy eating with our Mini Master Chef cooking program.

The children were each invited to take a turn making delicious Berry Yoghurt Cups by adding bananas and fresh berries to yoghurt before popping them into the freezer to set.

Through this hands-on cooking experience, the children learned about:

🍓 Healthy food choices and nutrition
🍌 Exploring different fruits through taste, touch and smell
👩‍🍳 Following simple instructions and recipes
🤲 Developing fine motor skills through pouring, scooping and placing ingredients
🗣️ Building language skills through conversations about healthy foods
⏳ Practising patience and turn-taking with peers
💪 Developing independence and confidence in the kitchen
😊 Understanding that healthy foods can be fun and delicious

Activities such as these help children develop lifelong healthy habits while fostering confidence, independence and a positive relationship with food.

Enquire today and join our wonderful community 💛
Website: https://www.springfarmelc.com.au/
Phone: (02) 4658 0632
Email: [email protected]

🌟 Staff Member of the Month – May 🌟

A huge congratulations to Miss Corrine for being voted our May Staff Member of the Month! 🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing the best care and education for our children never go unnoticed. You consistently go above and beyond, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our team.

Thank you for everything you do each and every day. We truly appreciate you and all that you bring to Spring Farm ELC.

Congratulations, Miss Corrine! 💐👏

School Readiness 🎓

This week, our Preschool Room focused on gross motor skills and coordination as part of our School Readiness program. The children enjoyed a super fun and interactive week filled with games such as musical chairs, over and under, hopscotch, alphabet fishing, and musical freeze.

The children had so much fun participating in each activity and were given opportunities to build and strengthen their gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, resilience, confidence, and turn-taking skills through play-based learning. 💛

Enquire today and join our wonderful community 💛
Website: https://www.springfarmelc.com.au/
Phone: (02) 4658 0632
Email: [email protected]

Puffy Paint Experiment 🎨

The Butterflies had so much fun taking part in their puffy paint experiment! As part of our Creative Arts learning project, the children took turns making and using homemade puffy paint.

They had a blast mixing the ingredients, choosing colours, and watching their artwork puff up in the microwave before their eyes. This hands-on experience encouraged creativity, sensory exploration, and self-expression, while also supporting fine motor development and building confidence through art-making. 💛

🎶 Little Mozarts Incursion 🎶

Today the children of Spring Farm ELC were invited to take part in an exciting musical incursion with Little Mozarts.

Throughout the experience, the children were encouraged to sing, dance, move their bodies and explore a range of musical instruments in a fun and engaging environment. 🎵

Music is such an important part of children’s learning and development as it helps to:
🎶 Encourage creativity and self-expression
🎶 Build confidence and social skills
🎶 Support listening and communication skills
🎶 Promote movement, coordination and participation

The children had an amazing time joining in and sharing the joy of music together! 💙