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Animals, Community

Community rallies for stolen chickens

Goodstart Kelso’s community has rallied to replace the centre’s pet chickens after they were stolen last week.

Goodstart Kelso’s community has rallied to replace the centre’s pet chickens after they were stolen last week. read more
Animals, Community, "Early learning"

Goodstart Magill Penfold Road opens

Goodstart Magill Penfold Road has officially opened the doors to its new purpose-built centre today.

Goodstart Magill Penfold Road has officially opened the doors to its new purpose-built centre today. read more
Animals, Safety

Goodstart highly commended for safety

Goodstart Early Learning’s Let’s Get Wild About Safety campaign has been highly commended in the International Safety Media Awards.

Goodstart Early Learning’s Let’s Get Wild About Safety campaign has been highly commended in the International Safety Media Awards. read more
activities, Animals, Community

Flagstone families rally for farmers

Drought affected farmers will benefit directly from the community spirit shown at Goodstart Flagstone’s hoedown.

Drought affected farmers will benefit directly from the community spirit shown at Goodstart Flagstone’s hoedown. read more
Animals, Confidence, "Early learning", Literacy, Relationships

Therapy dog a first for Goodstart

In what is believed to be an Australian-first, Goodstart Traralgon Conway Court has enlisted the help of Lilly, the therapy dog.

In what is believed to be an Australian-first, Goodstart Traralgon Conway Court has enlisted the help of Lilly, the therapy dog. read more
Activity, Animals, Community, Relationships

Bondi children share their kindness with farmers

Farming families and children who are doing it tough will feel the love during the next few weeks as Goodstart Early Learning centres in Bondi step...

Farming families and children who are doing it tough will feel the love during the next few weeks as Goodstart Early Learning centres in Bondi step... read more
Animals, Research

Children overtake chimps by four

Children overtake chimps when their ability to prepare for future possibilities kicks in around the age of four, according to University of Queensl...

Children overtake chimps when their ability to prepare for future possibilities kicks in around the age of four, according to University of Queensl... read more
Animals, Sustainability

Building connections through animals at Goodstart Cromer

Learning about nature and engaging with animals offers many rich learning experiences for children.

Learning about nature and engaging with animals offers many rich learning experiences for children. read more
Animals

Learning through animals at Penfield

Learning about empathy, relationships, the environment and nature are just some of the benefits children receive by caring for animals.

Learning about empathy, relationships, the environment and nature are just some of the benefits children receive by caring for animals. read more
Animals

Thomas the Tasmanian devil inspires learning across Australia

A group of 20 pre-kindergarten children from Goodstart Glenorchy are preparing to bid a friendly farewell to Thomas, their centre’s Tasmanian devil.

A group of 20 pre-kindergarten children from Goodstart Glenorchy are preparing to bid a friendly farewell to Thomas, their centre’s Tasmanian devil. read more
Animals, Community, "Fun Activities", Imagination, "Physical activity", Safety, School-readiness

Bush visits a highlight of the week

Boosting problem-solving skills, building self-discipline and cooperating with others are all benefits of regular outdoor play.

Boosting problem-solving skills, building self-discipline and cooperating with others are all benefits of regular outdoor play. read more
Animals, Creativity, "Early learning", Exploring, "Fun Activities", "Kindergarten & Preschool", School-readiness, Speech, Storypark

Learning gets wild at Brookvale

A young boy’s interest in animals has resulted in the children and educators at Goodstart Brookvale building their own centre zoo.

A young boy’s interest in animals has resulted in the children and educators at Goodstart Brookvale building their own centre zoo. read more
Animals, "Early learning", Exploring, "Fun Activities", Science

Exciting animal encounter creates learning experience

An interest in animals that hatch has culminated in a visit from an albino carpet python and a baby crocodile.

An interest in animals that hatch has culminated in a visit from an albino carpet python and a baby crocodile. read more
Animals, "Food & nutrition", Gardening, Sustainability

Preschoolers get master class in worm farming

A community garden festival has inspired the children at Goodstart Griffith to create their own worm farm.

A community garden festival has inspired the children at Goodstart Griffith to create their own worm farm. read more
Animals, Community, Confidence, Creativity, Exploring, "Fun Activities", "Health & wellbeing", Imagination, "Kindergarten & Preschool", "Physical activity"

Learning in the great outdoors

Educators at Golden Square are taking kindergarten learning out into the great outdoors, leaving toys and tools behind them.

Educators at Golden Square are taking kindergarten learning out into the great outdoors, leaving toys and tools behind them. read more
Animals, "Fun Activities"

Zoo visit for all of the family

Taking children to the zoo can be a great family fun day out. Check out our tips to help make the day special.

Taking children to the zoo can be a great family fun day out. Check out our tips to help make the day special. read more
Animals

Benefits of pets for all to see

The children of Goodstart Bundaberg have four hermit crabs to keep them company at their exceeding centre.

The children of Goodstart Bundaberg have four hermit crabs to keep them company at their exceeding centre. read more
Animals, Exploring, "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Big day out at the aquarium for children at Derrimut

A visit to the Melbourne Aquarium has inspired a love of sea creatures for children and their educators. 

A visit to the Melbourne Aquarium has inspired a love of sea creatures for children and their educators.  read more
Animals

New arrival a welcome surprise at Goodstart Penfield

With 4ha of property, sheep, chickens and ducks, children at Penfield are experiencing the best of childhood.

With 4ha of property, sheep, chickens and ducks, children at Penfield are experiencing the best of childhood. read more
Animals, Bonding, Exploring

Pet bunnies a great asset at Elwood

Aside from the cuddles, Goodstart Elwood's two rabbits are helping the children learn many life skills.

Aside from the cuddles, Goodstart Elwood's two rabbits are helping the children learn many life skills. read more
Animals, "Early learning", "Fun Activities", Numeracy, Science

Which came first? The chicken or the egg?

This age-old question was answered when children at Goodstart Hassall Grove watched their 12 perfect eggs hatch. 

This age-old question was answered when children at Goodstart Hassall Grove watched their 12 perfect eggs hatch.  read more
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