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24.01.2022 Big thanks to Patch theatre for their fabulous show Me and my shadow. Our preschool children loved it! From our expert critics.... "I liked the magic." "I liked the funny things cause when the girl put her hand next to the curtain, it got very long."

24.01.2022 For all our playgroup families

24.01.2022 The Musical Muscles Classroom Program has begun for 2021! If your child attends one of the below tagged Kindergartens/Children's centres we've either started th...is week or will start next week. Check out my website www.musicalmuscles.com.au and YouTube channel for some cool songs and videos! (If you know someone whose child attends one of the following kindy's - please tag them in this post too) #christiesnorthkindergarten #brentwooddrivekindergarten #moanakindergarten #plymptonsouthkindergarten #glandorecommunitykindergarten #barkerkindergarten #noarlungachildrenscentre #ohalloranhillkindergarten #darlingtonchildrenscentre #coolfrogs #mitchellparkkindergarten #windsongcourtchildrenscentre #hallettcovekindy #mckellarstewart #kensingtongardenskindergarten #jbclelandkindergarten #littleinvestigators #victorharborcommunitykindergarten #yankalillachildrenscentre See more

23.01.2022 Why we have focus books in the kindy....

23.01.2022 IN THE PRESCHOOL........ After a pretty full on day, in and out, trying to dodge the rain, we decided to stop for a story. We read the book, ' The smallest turtle', by Lynley Dodd. The turtle has lots of dangers to overcome - one of which is seagulls. We talked about how seagulls like to eat turtles and one child said....'They like chips too.'

23.01.2022 A message from our Occupational Therapy students For everyone who completed our fussy eating survey THANK-YOU! It has given us vital information to use in our project and to get you all a food-based program that best suits the families of DCC. The main themes from the survey were: - Fussy eaters produce feelings of stress for families - Fussy eaters impact on familys daily routines ... - Having a fussy eater is time consuming - Sensory factors impact on childrens willingness to eat We would love to hear from more of you so our survey will be open until Monday! Thank-you all so much for your time! Regards Victoria, Ash and Taylor Occupational Therapy students See more

23.01.2022 Swimming education in a safe, private, and inclusive environment. Featuring privacy screens, private session time and an all-female staff. 6.30-7.30pm Session ...2: Saturday 21 November Session 3: Saturday 5 December Session 4: Saturday 19 December Session 5: Saturday 2 January Session 6: Saturday 16 January Session 7: Saturday 30 January Session 8: Saturday 13 February Session 9: Saturday 27 February $10 per session Contact [email protected] or 8375 6868 #mop #marionoutdoorpool #cityofmarion #womeninthewater

22.01.2022 Getting enough sleep each day is one of the most important things we can do for our health and wellbeing, but our needs change depending on our age. So, how muc...h sleep should you be getting every night? For more information on sleeping well, visit www.openyourworld.sa.gov.au. #OpenYourWorld See more

22.01.2022 We have begun to share information about this to families. Please have a chat to one of us if you need clarification.

22.01.2022 This course is for families experiencing separation Develop strategies to communicate effectively with your kids Really hear what your kids are trying to tell ...you Explore realistic expectations and setting boundaries Foster resilience in your child Time: 9:30am 11:30am Date: Tuesday 4 August 2020 Venue: Centacare Level 2 45 Wakefield Street, Adelaide 5000 Bookings essential. Please contact Centacare on 8215 6700 or email your details to: [email protected]

21.01.2022 If you would like to attend this workshop please call Deb Higgins, Community Development Coordinator on 82962686 to confirm your registration. Your thoughts and feedback will help to make this website helpful and supportive for everyone.

21.01.2022 Coming soon, please call Darlington Children’s Centre on 82962686 to book.

20.01.2022 Modeling language: I feel like I always say TO do it, but not always WHY you should do it! And the WHY is what gets parents to buy in to what we say! Fail on my part, but better late than never, right?!?

19.01.2022 "I can do it myself." Music to a teacher's ears! Yesterday, a child that at the beginning of the year said he couldn't draw, said these words when asked if he wanted support drawing a picture of one of our puppets 'Connie Confidence'. This is what getting ready for school looks like.

19.01.2022 Can you help? In the preschool we are making a fruit and vegetable collage rainbow, to encourage the children to 'Eat a rainbow' each day. We are looking for old food catalogues if you are one of the few who still receives junk mail! Any donations appreciated. Thanks

18.01.2022 Playgroups at Darlington during COVID-19 Thank you to everyone who has contacted the Centre inquiring about when we will be recommencing playgroups. Current advice from the Department for Education is that playgroups remain under suspension until further notice and that sites will be informed as this advice is updated.... As soon as we are given the advice that we can recommence playgroups we will let you know. Darlington play groups include Baby playgroups: Mondays 1-2.30pm and Fridays 9.30 11AM Community playgroups: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 10.30AM Yarnin Time: Wednesday 9 10.30AM Saturday Playtime: Twice a term Holiday Playtime: school term breaks

17.01.2022 Just a reminder....Preschool and Occasional Care programmes start back next Tuesday, 13th October. Last term of the year!

17.01.2022 To those of you celebrating......

16.01.2022 Hi everybody.....please check your emails. Erica has sent out further information for you. ThanksHi everybody.....please check your emails. Erica has sent out further information for you. Thanks

15.01.2022 An American guide but probably a good guide for us too....

15.01.2022 A message from Victoria, Ashleigh and Taylor- Occupational Therapy students... On the 12th of June (on Friday) at 10:00am, in the play group room at Darlington Childrens Centre, Occupational Therapy students Victoria, Ashleigh and Taylor are holding a Morning Tea Feedback Session where we will be launching our food-based program. We have developed a set of simple cards based off research, professional opinions and common themes that came from your survey responses. We would love your valued feedback! Light refreshments will be provided. Comment below if you are interested in coming along!

15.01.2022 Executive function skills help us manage information, make decisions, and plan ahead. We need these skills at every stage of life, and while no one is born with... them, we are all born with the potential to develop them. But, how do we do that? Through interactions, practice, and even imaginary play! Check out this guide for more activities that can enhance #executivefunction: https://developingchild.harvard.edu//activities-guide-enh/ See more

14.01.2022 Its understandable that recreational screen time for ourselves and our family may have increased while we were spending more time at home. Now that were able... to get out and do more, it may be time to gradually reduce how often we spend in front of our screens. Replacing screen time with physical activity can help your family to be healthier by staying active, as well as improving your child's concentration, problem solving and social connections. If youre trying to reduce your familys screen time, try out some of these tips: Establish family screen rules that everyone sticks to Involve your kids in meal preparation and have screen free mealtimes Have one screen free day each week Encourage your kids to get outside and be active whenever possible Keep bedrooms screen free Go on a family walk Aim to reduce your own screen time to set an example For more info, visit https://bit.ly/31cel3t

13.01.2022 Yesterday, Veterinarian Dr. Mario from Adelaide Animal Emergency and Referral Centre came to visit us. Thanks Dr. Mario! Some of our children's feedback.... "Thank you for showing us how to help animals." "You're the best Doctor ever!" "Thank you for coming here to see us."... "Cats are best." "You are the best person in the whole wide world!" "I liked Dr. Mario because he takes care of animals when they're sick." See more

13.01.2022 Good opportunity for families.

12.01.2022 Hello Everyone. We are still waiting to hear when we will be able to start playgroups again. Hopefully we'll hear soon? While we're waiting Helen read Monkey and Me - she reads this at Baby playgroup.

12.01.2022 , . It's officially National NAIDOC Week, and this year’s theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. It's about recognising that First Nations... people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. They also built and engineered structures predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. To learn more about the theme, visit: www.naidoc.org.au or follow National NAIDOC. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

11.01.2022 Hi everybody...Erica has just sent out another email. Please check. Thanks.Hi everybody...Erica has just sent out another email. Please check. Thanks.

10.01.2022 You might remember playing this game....

10.01.2022 Beautiful weather for enjoying the great outdoors.

10.01.2022 Thank you Marion LIFE for supporting our community.

10.01.2022 We've been planting seeds and asked the children..."What is a seed?" We loved this response...."Eat the seeds....you get strong and you can drive a car."

09.01.2022 Let them help. Yes, it will take twice as long to do the dishes if your four-year-old is helping but a little investment now goes a long way in the future. Te...aching your child how to do the dishes by doing them together, prepares him for when he can do them on his own. Plus, when your child is allowed to help you, he feels valued. Those good feelings make him feel more connected at home and with you. In fact, research shows that kids who help at home dont find this work at all stressful, and actually feel higher levels of happiness. Read more on the blog - https://www.happyfamilies.com.au//raising-responsible-kids/

09.01.2022 Let's nurture this inborn quality.

09.01.2022 Were now taking enrolments for preschool in 2021. Did you know that children who turn 4 before 1 May can start at a government preschool from the beginning of ...the next year? Priority is given to families who live within a preschools catchment area. Speak to your local preschool director or principal, theyd love to hear from you. Head to our website for more info: http://ow.ly/9efL50zS4Yg. See more

09.01.2022 #ExecutiveFunction #BrainBuilding With younger infants, follow the infants attention & name aloud the things holding their attention. The infant will likely ma...intain their attention a little longer, practicing actively focusing & sustaining attention. https://developingchild.harvard.edu//activities-guide-enh/ See more

09.01.2022 Weve been planting seeds and asked the children..."What is a seed?" We loved this response...."Eat the seeds....you get strong and you can drive a car."

09.01.2022 Do you live in or close to Mitchell park? Mitchell Park Kindergarten will be hosting 4 fun Friday Block Parties. Dont forget to register. See you there.

08.01.2022 Not sure how long your child should stay home from childcare, preschool or school with an infectious illness? Check out the recommended minimum periods of exclusion: https://bit.ly/2VRuzvV These guidelines can also be applied to the general community and most workplaces.

06.01.2022 EMERGENCY RELIEF AVAILABLE (FREE SERVICE) Free Emergency Relief Service contact MarionLIFE between 9am-12pm Mon-Thurs by calling 82770304. Eligibility: a vali...d Centrelink card or on a Temporary Visa and live in Council areas Marion, Mitcham, Holdfast Bay and Onkaparinga. If you are in crisis and don’t meet this criteria, please still contact us. Our phone lines are open today from 9am today. Emergency Relief has been deemed as an Essential Service by the Government to support people who are in need and we are continuing to provide this Service, with a management plan in place specific to COVID-19. We are committed to providing non-judgemental, responsive and free support to people in need. Support options include a voucher to shop at Foodbank SA Food Hubs and referrals to other services and supports including for mental health, homelessness and domestic violence. Phone numbers if you need SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1800 632 753 COVID-19 Relief Call Centre 1300 705 336

05.01.2022 . A lot of warnings have been issued for children to stay off social media, specifically Tik Tok, d...ue to a graphic self harm video thats circulating. While we do recommend that parents monitor their children or keep them off the platform, it's a band-aid solution for a long-term issue due to the fact that distressing videos constantly circulate online. Instead we would like to encourage all parents and guardians to -: 1 . Understand that they will most likely use it, whether you understand the appeal or not. Ask them what apps they use, find out why they like those apps. Start a dialogue so you can start understanding why its important to them. The more you understand about it, the more you can stay across it. 2 . If you know what apps theyre using, help them make their profile as secure as possible, whether its TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitch or Reddit (the list is endless). You can do this with the help of this eSafety Commissioner guide: www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide 3 . Be open and willing to listen. Make them aware of Kids Helpline Official (1800 55 1800), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), headspace (headspace.org.au) and Lifeline (13 11 14) so they know they have a place to contact if they dont feel comfortable approaching you. 4 . Kids often create a social media profile that they make visible to you, but keep their actual profile under a fake name hidden from you. Again, this is why we encourage you to talk to your child openly and honestly. 5 . If your child watches YouTube videos, please be aware there's no guarantee that this content will be safe for kids. People can easily edit distressing videos for kids that slip through the filters. If you can't monitor your child on YouTube then let them watch Netflix kids instead as it has stronger filters. SBS and ABC iview are both free alternatives for childrens online content. The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is a great resource for parents, guardians and kids: www.esafety.gov.au

04.01.2022 Big thanks to Patch theatre for their fabulous show 'Me and my shadow. Our preschool children loved it! From our expert critics.... "I liked the magic." "I liked the funny things 'cause when the girl put her hand next to the curtain, it got very long."

03.01.2022 JOHN MARSDENS TIPS FOR PARENTS 1. Give children space. Back off. Let them roam. Let them be bored. Don't over-plan their lives. Cut way back on the after-scho...ol activities programs. 2. Keep away from all those ghastly, soulless, sterile playgrounds. Keep away from shopping malls. Look for real places. Wild places. 3. Be an adult. Say no to your children at least once a day. If the role of Adult in your family is vacant, then one of your children will fill it. And it won't be pretty. 4. Don't take up all the space. If you are dominating, loud, forceful, your children are highly likely to become passive, lacking spirit and personality and/or sullen. 5. Believe about 40 per cent of the dramatic stories your children tell you of the injustices, corruption and satanic practices happening at school. 6. Teach them empathy. For example, after their jubilant victory celebrations when they win a sporting match, remind them that their jubilation was only possible because someone else the losers have been made to feel awful. 7. Help them develop language skills. Don't finish their sentences for them. Don't correct them when they mispronounce a word they'll work it out sooner or later. Ask them open-ended questions, that need a detailed answer, not Yes/No questions. 8. Make sure they have regular jobs/duties at home and that those jobs are done to a consistently high standard. 9. Don't whinge endlessly about the miseries of your adult life. A lot of children now are fearful about growing up because their parents paint such a grim picture of the awfulness ahead. 10. Teach them to be very wary of people who Absolutely Know the Absolute Truth about Absolutely Everything! The colour of truth is always grey. Extreme positions are for the ignorant. Every creature, every person and every situation is complex. The universe is a wonderful mystery.

03.01.2022 Hi Playgroup and Community Group Families! The community and baby playgroups commenced this week, following the current COVID guidelines. Due to having limited numbers in each group, all groups are currently booked out. We would like all families that are interested in joining a group to phone the centre (82962686) to register. The centre will contact you when a place becomes available. New families very welcome to register too.... Thank you for your support and understanding through these unprecedented times. See more

02.01.2022 Update 16 June regarding recommencing playgroups at Darlington during COVID-19 Thank you to everyone who has contacted the Centre inquiring about when we will be recommencing playgroups. We have been advised today by the Department for Education that playgroups can recommence from Monday 29th of June.... This means that in effect we will be offering playgroups at Darlington from the being of term 3. That is the week beginning 20th July. Social distancing rules will still apply for adults so this means that to resume playgroups we may need to limit the number of people who can attend at one time. Watch this space for more details to come in the near future.

01.01.2022 Lets nurture this inborn quality.

01.01.2022 Public schools, preschools and children’s centres will reopen to all students on Monday 23 November. While OSHC is able to operate as usual, families should check with their OSHC service whether it will run a service on Monday. We look forward to having children back on Monday!