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25.01.2022 Exploring MARBLE RUN game ( Stem : Engineering/ Science ) : The children were super excited today as they noticed their favourite MARBLE RUN GAME set up for them in our STEM area. The children participated in small groups as they build their tracks for marble to move in. Some children worked together to build their awesome tracks . The children participated enthusiastically in this experience and were engaged for quite sometime.

25.01.2022 Goodstart Families! Just wanted to clarify with you that the 'free childcare' package announced by Government today absolutely includes ALL Goodstart centres. I...f your child is enrolled in one of our centres and you are still working, studying or searching for work you will be able to send your child for free from Monday 6 April. We know you probably have lots of questions, and your Centre Director will share more tomorrow once we understand the finer details of how it all works. See more

25.01.2022 Mornings with children can be tricky. Theres not much time and lots to do. So what's the secret for making mornings magic? Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia...s most respected and popular parenting authors and speakers, tackles an important issues for families - how to start the day well. See more

24.01.2022 Communication can be so much more than just the words! Eryn tells Dad a really interesting story about her day using her voice and lots of natural gestures. Using gesture and sign can support children to develop their language, social skills and later literacy development. Here at Goodstart Parafield Gardens we love to help children to learn new ways of communicating every single day.

23.01.2022 Supporting fire fighters, thank you from all of us at Goodstart.

22.01.2022 Where does the rubbish go ? ( Stem - Science ) : We have been continuing on with our project about ‘ Sustainability ‘ as the children were involved in a sorting experience. Deepika provided the children with picture cards . She kept the wooden bins that were labelled as Recycling, Rubbish and Compost. As the children took each picture card, we talked about what it is and which bin it should go. Grace was quick in responding as she got the picture of a packet of chips. She said to a Deepika ‘ This is rubbish Deepika ! It goes in the red bin ‘ . We continued with the sorting experience as we discussed each picture card and put it in the right bin.

22.01.2022 The children had the opportunity to engage in some water and sand play in which they were able to discover different textures as they added dry sand to the water to make it wet. We also explored how we could mold the wet sand using our hands and shovels and of course we love getting wet and cooling off.

22.01.2022 Have your say on our 2020 campaign! Dear Parents, Welcome back to another year of laughter and learning! As a parent, you know firsthand the difference that quality early learning makes for a growing child.... Right now, the Federal Government is reviewing funding for preschool and kindy programs in the next Budget. One wrong decision, and Australian families will lose over $1,200 per child in funding. At Goodstart, we believe all families should have access to quality and affordable preschool and kindy programs. Thats why we launched the Smart Start campaign to ensure the Government continues to support children through those critical first years. But we need your help. Will you take a few minutes to have your say in the Smart Start Summer Survey? https://essentialmedia.az1.qualtrics.com//SV_1MTpAN6jBumm0 Our annual Summer Survey tells us whats most important to Australian families, so we can campaign for early learning that works for you. Its quick, easy, and completely anonymous! This year were focusing on childcare affordability, the child care subsidy and your experience with preschool/kindy programs. Your experiences will help shape what we campaign for in 2020. Dont miss your chance to have your say. Click here to take the Summer Survey now. https://essentialmedia.az1.qualtrics.com//SV_1MTpAN6jBumm0 The first five years of development are the most crucial, setting a child up for school and life. The learning habits they develop in these critical years can last a lifetime. No child should miss out on the chance to thrive. Help us secure quality preschool/kindy programs that all families can afford.

21.01.2022 Hi Goodstart families! As you know the Government announced today that the 'free childcare' package will expire on 12 July and that the CCS system will return f...rom 13 July, along with new transition measures (up until October) to support the sector and parents as they move back to the subsidy. This announcement is a little bit complex so we are working hard to understand what this means for our families and for Goodstart. We will provide an update to our centres and our families later today and over the coming days as we learn more. #5weekstogo! See more

21.01.2022 Nikki and Tayla went for an adventure outside today and met with an unexpected surprise!!

21.01.2022 Come along to the Salisbury Community Hub this Friday 26 February (5.30pm to 9.30pm) and Saturday 27 February (10am to 10pm) for the Salisbury Fringe Carnival. www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/sfc

20.01.2022 Dear families, Following the State Government’s announcement that a six-day lockdown will begin at midnight tonight, I wanted to provide you with some further information. Our centre will remain open for children of essential workers and those in vulnerable circumstances. For children who can attend, please be assured we have maintained the highest level of hygiene since the beginning of the pandemic, and further strengthened these measures as community transmission was ident...ified this week. This has included two-hourly touchpoint cleaning, health and wellness checks and limiting the number of non-staff adults within the centre. These measures will stay in place over the coming weeks. We also know that during uncertain times, routines and familiar faces are really important for children. We have and will continue to provide the best possible learning and care for all children in our centre. For those of you unable to attend or do not wish to send your child to care you can access our online learning platform Goodstart@home which is packed with fun, play-based learning activities. To sign up for free email [email protected] We know this week has been increasingly concerning for families but please be assured that we are here to help. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to discuss the above. As always, I am here to help and answer any questions you may have. Kind regards Sarah

19.01.2022 Reminder to all families that SA lockdown restrictions will ease this Saturday 21 November at midnight meaning we are back to normal and open on Monday 23 November to support all our families with quality early learning and care!

19.01.2022 Each day across 665 centres we read stories across Australia to 75,600 little geniuses. As a parent you know your child is a genius because you see it every day. They never cease to amaze, surprise and wonder you as they grow and develop. We see this genius too which is why we model our curriculum around identifying what makes your child special and providing the right environment and opportunities to see them thrive. Contact us to find out how we can instil a love of learning in your child: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/parafield-gardens

19.01.2022 Celebrating with our Kids today! SNAICC-National Voice for our Children #hearourvoice #eldersoftomorrow #stronginculture #aboriginalidentity #a...boriginalchildrenslivesmatter #aboriginalearlychildhoodeducation #aboriginalearlychildhoodresources #aboriginalearlychildhoodconsultant #aboriginalearlychildhoodconsultancy See more

19.01.2022 Early Childhood Educators' Day recognises and celebrates the work of Australia's educators in early learning services for their wonderful contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the young children in their care.

18.01.2022 Goodstart is a great place to work and build a strong career. To apply for our upcoming employment offer. Click on the link https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=603956&

17.01.2022 We know that early exposure to books and stories leads to strong literacy and reading skills. Many sites and libraries have books for children available, just like this site:

16.01.2022 This is an image weve come across that simply explains the latest advice from the Prime Minister around Australias response to COVID-19. We just wanted to reassure you that our centre is open and we will continue to provide an essential service to our children and families. Goodstart is well prepared and has been planning around COVID-19 since early January.... Our teams are highly trained in dealing with infectious diseases and we have Public Health approved infection control processes. We use hospital-grade cleaning products and have rigorous hygiene practices and protocols in place. It is important to remember that maintaining your childs daily routines and positive relationships can be beneficial during uncertain and stressful times such as these. Our priorities are ensuring the ongoing safety, health and wellbeing of everyone in our Goodstart family and continuing to provide the highest standard of early learning and care in our 665 centres across Australia for the families that rely on us each day.

13.01.2022 We are seeking a part time Occupational Therapist for our Centre and we’d love if you could share this with anyone you know who may be interested in joining our team. You can view more information about the job role here: https://careers.goodstart.org.au//PARAFIELD-GAR/684086900/

13.01.2022 Its Dental Hygiene Week this week (3 9 August), so weve created some fun activities you can do with your toddlers to encourage them to brush their teeth on our Goodstart@Home website. These activities are easy to do and a great way to support the development and understanding of dental hygiene and teeth brushing techniques. This years Dental Hygiene Week theme is all about sugar and How much sugar is hiding is your trolley? Wed like to encourage families to be mindful... of hidden sugars in food. Making healthy choices at the supermarket extends to making similar smart food and drink choices at home. Early childhood tooth decay can affect your childs health and cause pain, making it hard for your child to sleep, eat or speak. It can also affect your childs ability to concentrate and learn. Children who develop dental decay at an early age are more likely to suffer from it throughout childhood. To find out more about Dental Health Week visit the ADAs Your Dental Health website: https://www.ada.org.au/tips

13.01.2022 Dear families Following the local cluster of COVID-19 cases over the weekend, we have been advised that a parent at the centre has tested positive. The parent’s contact with the centre has been minimal and there is no impact to anyone at the centre. We will follow all advice from the SA Health and in line with our COVID-safe plan the child involved is excluded from the centre until health clearance is provided. ... Please be assured we have strict health and safety policies in place to protect our children, families and team members as well as the wider community. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you update.

12.01.2022 We are open and here for children of essential workers and to support vulnerable children. There are no new restrictions on early learning and care and we remain open and here to support you as we navigate through the next few days together. #COVID19 #Lockdown #Adelaide #StayingSafe #GoodstartEarlyLearning

12.01.2022 Today is International Women's Day, aimed to help nations worldwide eliminate discrimination against women. It also focuses on helping women gain full and equal participation in global development. May we know them May we be them May we raise them #IWD2020 #equalforequal... #equaliyforeveryone See more

11.01.2022 Creating a new SunSmart generation is important, and skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. StartingBlocks.gov.au resource for families for tips on how to be sun safe at home https://bit.ly/37dluAP

11.01.2022 "Childhood is a state of mind which ends the moment a puddle is first viewed as an obstacle instead of an opportunity."

10.01.2022 Were super excited to share our passion for early literacy with families all across Australia, by supporting the launch of NewsCorps Great Australian Storybook Collection on February 8. The first book Thelma the Unicorn is available for free on the 8th, along with a free collector case when you buy a participating NewsCorp Australia newspaper and theres 15 in total to collect. Show us your magical reading moments! To celebrate our partnership, we will be offering famil...ies the opportunity to win one of 3 $100 Educational Experience vouchers. Simply share photos of your family enjoying the books on Instagram with the hashtag #KidsBookCollection and tag @goodstartmoments_ with a caption stating what you enjoyed most about the book. For more information visit www.goodstart.org.au/storybook

10.01.2022 Garden Spaces & Native Plants with Uncle Frank Wanganeen Limited spots available for the launch of a series of workshops aimed at activating gardens spaces. J...oin us as Uncle Frank Wangutya Wanganeen discusses native plants, water wise, bush tucker plants, connection to land and connection to each other. See more

09.01.2022 Looking for ideas to help children explore the natural environment over Easter? This Nature play diary might help. Thanks Mindstretchers for the resource.

09.01.2022 This stage in your child's life is crucial. Make it count. In the first five years of life, your childs brain develops faster and more than at any other time in their life. Children need a stimulating and caring environment with many different activities to give them the best chance to reach their full potential. If you're looking for childcare, we have vacancies available. Book a Tour with our Centre Director now: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/parafield-gardens

08.01.2022 REMINDER: effective 7 August 2020, children will not be able to enrol in or attend early childhood services unless all immunisation requirements are met. . T...his applies to childcare, family day care, occasional care, pre-school, kindergarten and early learning centres, including early childhood services provided at primary school sites. . Exemptions may be granted for medical reasons. . Services such as primary education, babysitting, playgroups, childminding, or services comprising out of school care are excluded from the legislation. The legislation does not apply to compulsory education after the child turns six years of age. . Read through our parent and carer FAQs to learn more: https://bit.ly/39qbxlB . . How do I know if my child is up to date? . Vaccines must be administered on, or close to, the specific schedule points for children to be considered up to date with their immunisations; usually a few days before or a few weeks after is acceptable. . Follow our guide to learn how to access your childs immunisation history statement: https://bit.ly/2ZWBhTi See more

08.01.2022 GOODSTART PARAFIELD GARDENS UPDATE: We are pleased to advise that SA Health has lifted all quarantine and further testing requirements for all children, families and staff at the centre. As the lockdown restrictions ease from midnight Saturday, the centre will be open for all families on Monday (November 23). We thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time, we appreciated it has been inconvenient for many families. More information has been sent by emai...l, and we look forward to seeing you all at the centre next week. Sarah

07.01.2022 Today Wilburs Wildlife visited the centre to teach the children about wildlife and caring for our environment. Thank you Kale for visiting it was great fun.

06.01.2022 The year before school is so important for young children. It’s where they learn the skills to develop the confidence they need to make a smooth transition to school. At Goodstart the Kindergarten program is evidence based and is specifically designed for children aged 3-5 years. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework, which is delivered by degree-qualified Early Childhood Teachers. This program nurtures children’s collaboration, communication, creativi...ty and critical thinking skills. Our approach gives your child the full benefits of a daily learning program while you are supported with the longer care hours we provide. That means your child gets the best start to their schooling, while you juggle the day-to-day demands of life. Find out more at: www.goodstart.org.au/kindergarten-sa

06.01.2022 Families are spending more time together than ever before, and sometimes that can mean emotions (and behaviours) can go a little off track. We're really excited... to share with you a new resource we've developed for families to help them guide and support their children's behaviours and emotions. The Goodstart Family Behaviour Support Kit has information and resources to help support your child to understand and manage their emotions and help them learn how to communicate their needs in an appropriate way. It's a physical kit delivered straight to your door and includes a multitude of helpful tools and tips! You can purchase this kit direct from our Goodstart@Home website (click on Behaviour Support Kit). https://athome.goodstart.org.au/ See more

06.01.2022 Some great ideas! Thanks Family Zone Ingle Farm for the post.

05.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day, a day which commemorates the end of the First World War when the guns fell silent on the Western Front, and recognises the sacrifices made by the women and men who served their country. Visit the Australian War Memorial website for information about how to view the National Commemorative Service - https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance-day #LestWeForget

05.01.2022 One of our favourite storys Where going on a bear hunt - Stories in action We're going on a bear hunt. We're gonna to catch a big one. What a beautiful day!... Uh-oh! Grass! Long wavy grass. We can't go over it. We can't go under it. Oh no! We've got to go through it!

05.01.2022 Daylight savings ends tomorrow, Sunday 4 April! Don't forget to put your clocks (and phones) back 1 hour. Helpful dates like these are included on the Department 2021 school term calendar which you can download for free here: www.education.sa.gov.au//term-dates-south-australian-state

04.01.2022 Diwali is the Indian festival of lights, usually lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".

03.01.2022 We offer flexibility and strong support. We are Australias largest provider of early learning and care and that sure has its perks. We are able to offer our families 9 hour, 10 hour or all day sessions to better support the demands of daily life and minimise your out-of-pocket expenses. You have the reassurance of a high-quality play-based program in every centre based on the Early Years Learning Framework, international evidence and best practice. Every centre has access to central support teams to further enhance the safety, learning and wellbeing of all children in our Goodstart family. Find out more and book a tour online: https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/parafield-gardens

02.01.2022 Too often, I see children reprimanded when they're not able to control their behaviours and emotions. Theyre expected to remain calm and happy, not get upset, ...not display anger, and quickly calm themselves down if they do get angry or upset. If they cant do this, they may be referred to me for "self-regulation difficulties". Here's the thing. Self-regulation is a developmental process. Just as we wouldnt expect a child to run before they can walk, we cannot expect children to self-regulate until theyve experienced co-regulation time and time again. Unless a child has had it modelled enough, and their brain has developed enough, they will not achieve regulation on their own. Have a think - when was the last time you heard a 3 year old say Im so angry my sister hit me! I need to calm down. Im just going to take myself to the kitchen for a drink of water and do some deep breaths. Co-regulation begins from birth. When babies are unsettled and we cuddle them, rock them, feed them - we are helping them to regulate. When toddlers are angry that they can't have the toy they want, and we empathise with them, sit with them, get them a drink - we are helping them to regulate. When preschoolers are upset because they're not ready to leave their playdate, and we listen and help them take deep breaths - we are helping them to regulate. Self-regulation only BEGINS to emerge around 4-5 years. And whilst some 4-5 year olds may be able to regulate themselves, others may not be able to. Both are within the typical range of development. True self-regulation is not fully established until our mid-twenties. Even then, we often turn to others to help us feel better when we are feeling low. And we are often quite happy to help other adults feel better when they're feeling low, however when children need our help, we may be reluctant to give it, perhaps in fear that we will stunt their emotional resilience (amongst many other unfounded but understandable fears). When we ask a child to regulate themselves before they're ready, we risk shaming them, affecting their self-esteem, and affecting their relationship with us. Co-regulation needs to come first. You may not be able to help your child regulate 100% of the time, and thats okay. Just know that they may not be ready to do it themselves.

01.01.2022 Everyone has a story, knows someone who did it earlier than your child or has a strong opinion about when it should be done. However, what you do is dependent on yourself and your child.