Piptree Early Learning in Eight Mile Plains, Queensland | Childcare service

Piptree Early Learning

Locality: Eight Mile Plains, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3423 3879

Address: 526 Warrigal Road 4113 Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.piptree.com.au

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25.01.2022 Last week our Pips (0-15m) participated in Book Week 2020, by reading the nursery tale of Goldilocks and The Three Bears while engaging in the drama play of tasting porridge and sitting on the tiny baby chair Our Pips are confident and involved learners who are rapidly developing communication skills, playing cooperatively, trying on different roles, and exploring real life (or fairy tale) situations Excellent play babies!!!

24.01.2022 'R U OK? Day' is recognised today on Thursday the 10th of September 2020 It's our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask Are You Okay? This year has been especially trying for all of us as we navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic Reach out to your friends, family, colleagues and peers today and every day to ask how they're doing, and to let them know that you care for them To find out more about the day and what it means, follow the link to the RUOK website: https://buff.ly/3iglxS2

24.01.2022 Our Buds 2 class (2 - 3 yrs) had a lot of fun playing with their favourite instruments and were very confident when given the chance to play them! They explored cause and effect by figuring out that different actions and buttons on instruments have different sound effects They were encouraged to explore through play by testing out how sounds are created using different musical instruments!

23.01.2022 Mindfulness teaches your child to not look at what they would like, but to focus on what is already there. It is very easy to look at someone else and be envious or jealous of something they have. Practicing mindfulness will teach your child to focus on their own or others positive characteristics! Read more to find out what exercises you can do with your child to encourage positive thinking. Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

23.01.2022 ------ Piptree Product of the Day ------ Educo Combi will help develop your child's visual distinction, language, and focus skills Your child will be challenged to assess the images and find pairs with the best fit. This game can be played alone or with friends for some interactive playtime! Click to Shop

22.01.2022 We would like to say thank you to the lovely Ocean for sending our little Pips' educators a lovely gift to say thank you for helping her settle in so well on her first week. It really made it easy for mum to feel at ease! Thanks to Miss Dolly and Miss Mary for their dedication to our babies The donuts were very yummy!!!

22.01.2022 Our Buds 2 class (2 - 3 yrs) have been busy playing with shaving cream! Shaving cream encourages children to manipulate and mould materials, build on their fine motor skills and improve their coordination They also developed their social skills by practicing negotiating with friends, turn taking and sharing This activity provided opportunities for problem solving and experimenting with solutions. Well done Buds 2!

22.01.2022 During our National Science week in August, our Buds 3 class (2 - 3 yrs) experienced creating their own bubbles using water and dish washing liquid Have a look to see who blew the biggest bubble!!!

21.01.2022 Our Blossoms 2 children (3 - 4 yrs) had lots of fun creating pretend cupcakes to enhance their imagination and creativity Play-dough cupcakes are a fun sensory play activity to work together with others whilst improving on their senses!

21.01.2022 Engaging in risky play can encourage your child to take risks and learn skills that will stick with them for life It also promotes your child's physical and emotional health! We've compiled 5 ways you can help your child take risks! Click to read more Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

21.01.2022 We love helping our families in any way we can, by putting the children first! It's lovely seeing our children grow with skills we have worked very hard on developing during their ever important early years! Thank you for this lovely review!

20.01.2022 Look at the vegetable garden we started growing a few weeks ago!! At Piptree we want our children to grow into responsible adults and have sustainable habits instilled in them. Children are born curious and love to learn about new concepts and approaches to the natural world. By making a small space in your home to garden, care for plants, learn about sustainability and take on new projects, it will both tap into your child's natural sense of wonder and instil in the children the importance of caring for their environment

20.01.2022 Cardboard boxes inspire creativity and imagination as Pips (0-15m) transform, build upon and re-invent them Young babies are being resourceful whilst challenging their creative skills and having fun in a reading cave, animal kingdom or simply enjoying moments of solitude - just knock before you come in!

18.01.2022 We all know how much of a challenge it can be to get a bright, bubbly and energetic child to sit still for longer than a few minutes. At certain stages of their development, the importance of slowing down and reflecting should be emphasised. The exercises we've compiled will assist you and your child in becoming more mindful of yourselves and others Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

18.01.2022 ------ Piptree Product of the Day ------ Creativity starts now! The Beleduc LogiPic is a magnet game with which different patterns on the task cards need to be copied on the board. Here fantasy can be unfolded to the fullest extent. The handy design makes the game suitable for both children and adults Click to Shop

17.01.2022 ------ Piptree Product of the Day ------ The Beleduc Torreta Mini is a smaller version of the original Beleduc Torreta game with the same educational value. This very portable version means that it's easy for you to take it out on trips as well! Featuring fun, colourful components, specially designed for little hands, Torreta Mini is a must-have for your little builders. ... It will help in the development of your child's language skills, fine motor skills and social skills! It is designed for 2-4 players for an interactive playtime, but is also great for independent play Click to Shop

16.01.2022 National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations will be held from the 8th to the 15th of November. This year's theme is Always Was, Always Will Be Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Find out more about NAIDOC Week on the NAIDOC Website: http://naidoc.org.au

16.01.2022 Resilience and perseverance are essential traits for children to develop. They are life skills that children take into adulthood and can affect how they grow up. We've put together some tips you can use to help your child develop these traits Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

16.01.2022 This week, our Buds 2 class (2 - 3 yrs) have been busy painting with nature Working with natural objects teaches children about the many different textures, shapes, and colours in the environment Great work Buds 2!

15.01.2022 ------ Piptree Product of the Day ------ Things are getting a bit crazy at Castle Cheeseburg The Beleduc Tempo Toni Game helps in the development of your child's visual distinction, focus and concentration skills Click to Shop

15.01.2022 Mindfulness teaches skills that your child can use at school and in their daily life. These skills will stay with them and only continue to get stronger as they grow. It is also good for both adults and children to practice mindfulness. Taking a break to focus on yourself and your thoughts will be beneficial to both you and your child Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

15.01.2022 Happy Thursday! What better time for a #throwbackthursday to Dental Week and our Buds 3 (2-3 yrs) class demonstrating how to thoroughly clean Mr Clean's teeth with a toothbrush Through this visual learning and self help activity, the children applied their problem solving skills and used their fine motor skills to control the brush whilst cleaning Mr Clean's teeth! Well done Buds 3!

15.01.2022 Reading is a great way to bond with your child while helping them to develop important skills including imagination, empathy and comprehension. We've put together some tips on how you can help inspire a love of reading in your child! Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

15.01.2022 Thank you to Gould Estate Agents for the use of their trailer to bring resources to our centre for our little people to use! Adam one of the agents kindly helped with getting these to the centre Big shout out to the Gould Estate Agents Team from Piptree Eight Mile Plains!

14.01.2022 Merry Christmas, from our family to yours! 2020 has been a unique year to say the least, but we made it through together We wish everyone a safe and happy holidays and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

14.01.2022 ------ Piptree Product of the Day ------ You need to have fast reflexes and concentration to win the Beleduc Action game! This game will help develop your child's concentration skills and visual memory. It will also enhance their vocabulary! As part of the Beleduc Games to Go range, it is portable so you can play with them at home or take them out on trips with you!... Click to Shop

12.01.2022 Recently, our Pips (0 - 2 yrs) enjoyed some musical play dancing to the popular song ‘head, shoulders, knees and toes’! Ms Sherelle sang it in Maori whilst playing a ukulele and hand drumming whilst our babies did the actions. Take a look at all the fun we had listening and dancing to the song!

12.01.2022 Earlier this month, we began learning about the life cycle of butterfly in our Blossoms 1 room (3-4yrs) We read the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" in group time and the children did a drawing of the life cycle of butterfly during activity time. Our Blossoms were very intrigued at the transformation of a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly!

11.01.2022 Here's a quick throwback to our Buds 1 (2-3 years) experiment! All of the children had a great time creating and playing with the moon sand

11.01.2022 ------ Piptree Product of the Day ------ Funny Four is a matching game in which simple shapes are represented as cute animals Solid wooden blocks help the small child for easy grasping and sorting. For children age 3-4 they can learn the names of the shapes too!... Click to Shop

11.01.2022 ------ Piptree Product of the Day ------ With its challenging mechanics and cute components, the Beleduc Spiky Game makes a great addition to your child's toy collection! The game is designed for 2-4 players for some interactive playtime. It trains your child's tactile, numeracy and questioning skills ... Click to Shop

11.01.2022 Earlier this month, our Buds 3 class (2 - 3 yrs) created their own crazy hair collage using yarn on paper plates for our crazy hair day activity! During this activity, the children applied their problem solving, creativity, cognitive and fine motor skills when trying to create the craziest hair collage possible!!! Well done Buds 3!

10.01.2022 Last month our Buds 3 class (2-3 yrs) participated in many Dental week activities. For one of the activities, the children used white paint and a tooth brush to paint on their own teeth template. Through this 'role-play' and visual learning activity, our Buds applied their knowledge on how to manipulate the toothbrush and how to brush their 'teeth' With such activities, the children enhanced their fine motor and cognitive skills and built on their rapidly improving hand-eye coordination! Good job Buds 3

10.01.2022 Gravity and speed was the topic of the national science activity for our Buds 3 children (2 - 3 yrs) to experience Through this activity, the children observed the ball quickly rolling from the top of the ball tower all the way down By completing this activity, the children enhanced their fine motor and cognitive skills, hand and eye coordination and self esteem Well done Buds 3!!!

10.01.2022 Dear parents, We found this story on QLD health website which will be helpful in teaching our children about Coronavirus Quality area 2... Element 2.1.2 - Health practices and procedures Effective illness and injury management and hygiene practices are promoted and implemented. https://buff.ly/34LdqsD

10.01.2022 Our Sprouts children (15m-2yrs) have been learning about the sea life, sea creatures and the different types of sea animals The children have engaged in a variety of activities related to sea animals such as making baby sharks with paper plates and learning the names of the different animals from the sea animal place-mat They also had a chance to observe the sea animals closely by playing with the different figures! Our Sprouts were excited to see the many sea animals swimming in the blue water whilst enjoying discussing their favourite animals with their friends! Well done Sprouts!

10.01.2022 Our Blossoms 1 children (3 - 4 yrs) learning the alphabet in Auslan (sign) language!

09.01.2022 Dance can help develop your child's emotional, social, and cognitive skills! It can help build lifelong skills that your child will appreciate when they get older. Read more about it here Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

08.01.2022 Here are some pictures of our Blossoms 1 class (3 - 4 yrs) enjoying their lunch in our outdoor dining area

08.01.2022 Take a look at out our new little cow friends that have arrived They are getting used to the environment and can't wait to meet all our friends. Make sure you go say hello and give them a little pat!

07.01.2022 It is important that we start developing social skills from young so that children can gain a healthy level of confidence and emotional intelligence as they get older. We've put together 3 activities you can do with your child to help them break out of their shell! Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

06.01.2022 Our Blossoms 1 class (3 - 4 yrs) recently learnt the Rainbow Song in sign language! Sign language is a great way to communicate with children before they are capable of speech Did you know signing can help your child learn to sing? The connection between sound, hand actions and language has been a tradition in children’s music for hundreds of years. Great Job Blossoms 1!

05.01.2022 Last month at Piptree our children particapted in Science week. In our Buds 1 class (2 - 3 yrs), we explored colour mixing, using food colouring and water We asked the children to be involved by guessing the outcome that will result from mixing certain colours together! Well done Buds 1!

04.01.2022 Our Blossoms 1 class (3-4 yrs) participated in a construction activity displaying their creative skills by joining wooden blocks together in the many different ways Here are some pictures of our Blossoms enjoying group play in our construction area!

04.01.2022 Our young Pips (0-15m) enjoy spending time in the outdoor playground on a daily basis (if weather permits) In the video below, you can watch them enjoy using the outdoor slide as they respond positively to one another, are babbling and laughing together, kindly taking turns, risk taking and persisting when faced with any challenges Outdoor play can provide an opportunity to explore, discover, and appreciate nature, as well as moving freely by kicking legs, grasping ...objects, crawling and observing others playing and running, all support babies physical and social development!! (QA1, QA5) Our outdoor spaces allow babies to be active contributors and have an influence in their world This involves their contribution to make the environment safe for example, using equipment and resources in an appropriate manner while educators are actively supervising and engaging with babies when outdoors (QA3). We love watching our Pips playing outdoors! See more

03.01.2022 Cooking is a good skill to learn and it can also be a great bonding time between parent and child! Here are 11 easy ways you can cook with your child Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

03.01.2022 It is good for both adults and children to practice mindfulness. Taking a break to focus on yourself and your thoughts will be beneficial to both you and your child. Read more to find out how mindfulness can help your child grow into a well-rounded, kind individual Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

03.01.2022 Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! The first meal of the day can determine how your child will fare for the rest of the day. If you have trouble getting your child to eat breakfast, we have compiled 3 tricks you can use to encourage your child to eat in the morning! Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

03.01.2022 Our Buds 1 class (2 - 3 yrs) recently participated in a moon sand making experiment The materials used were: corn flour, water and sand All of the children got involved in measuring the ingredients, pouring them into the container and stirring them together. They were very excited to play with the moon sand after making it! Well done Buds 1

02.01.2022 Welcome to the new Piptree Parent's Hub! Here you will find interesting articles, tips and tricks as well as recipe guides and menu plans. We curate the content based on what you want to see. Your engagement and feedback is welcomed. Please do get in touch if there’s anything we can be doing better.

02.01.2022 During National Science Week, our Buds 3 children (2 -3 yrs) experienced the weighting activity: which object is heavier - the seed pod or plastic mushroom peg?

01.01.2022 We all know how important it is to be engaging in regular physical activity for both adults and even more so for young children. Weve been researching the reasons as to why so much importance is placed on physical play! Check out the article Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ

01.01.2022 It's Early Childhood Educators' Day today! On this day, we recognise and celebrate the work of Australia's early learning educators for their amazing contri...butions to the wellbeing and healthy development of the children in their care. We are grateful to have a dedicated team of educators who have gone above and beyond to ensure that our children at Piptree Early Learning get the best learning experience in the early stages of their lives! Join us in saying thank you and celebrate our wonderful educators when you see them! To find out more about Early Childhood Educators' Day, have a read of our blog post which explains the significance of the day and highlights some of our favourite moments with our amazing educators: https://buff.ly/3gWFMCY

01.01.2022 Personal hygiene is an important form of self-care that will ensure that your child will lead a healthy life. Forming good hygiene practice from early childhood can have a positive effect on your childs growth and development We've put together a few tips that can be very useful to ensure that your child is equipped with the best defence against all forms of bacteria and viruses! Enjoy this article? Follow us on Twitter for even more useful resources for all our families and to keep you updated on all things Piptree! https://buff.ly/2s2VTHQ