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Yarralea Bush Playgroup

Address: cnr Parklands Ave and Yarana rd 3078

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

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25.01.2022 Where is Bush Playgroup located? In the Darebin Parklands, Alphington. Check out the pin drop on the map on our About page and come along this Thursday 9.30-11am.Where is Bush Playgroup located? In the Darebin Parklands, Alphington. Check out the pin drop on the map on our About page and come along this Thursday 9.30-11am.

25.01.2022 Great parents first aid training opportunity on Saturday 24th June. https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au//first-aid-for-new-parents

24.01.2022 Check out this great session!

24.01.2022 Unfortunately we have to cancel playgroup again tomorrow. It’s tricky with a shared space and we have had bad luck with a string of having to cancel due to the weather. Apologies.Unfortunately we have to cancel playgroup again tomorrow. It’s tricky with a shared space and we have had bad luck with a string of having to cancel due to the weather. Apologies.

21.01.2022 Playgroup is cancelled tomorrow due to forecast hail.Playgroup is cancelled tomorrow due to forecast hail.

21.01.2022 Bush playgroup is back! Join us Thursday 2nd May 9.30-11.00am

20.01.2022 Due the the hot weather forecast Bush playgroup is cancelled tomorrow and the 3 year olds using the garden space. Some families are keen to get together in the shade of the trees at Alphington Park so please feel free to join 9.30-11am.

19.01.2022 Luke Carroll, Miranda Tapsell and Hunter Page-Lochard are so excited to be sharing their languages, stories and songs in this special Play School episode celebrating Australias First People. Also, they can't wait for your little ones to meet Kiya on Monday.

19.01.2022 Our first bush playgroup for the year was lots of fun. The weather really performed providing some great puddles and staying at a comfortable drizzle, then in perfect Melbourne style, the sun came out! There was lots of splashing in puddles, rock hopping, cooking grass soup for baby rock wallabies and rolling things down the hill.

17.01.2022 Hi Bush Playgroupers! Just a note to let you know that next Thursday 29th August the Yarralea 3 year olds will be starting their Bush Kinder program. Therefore, unfortunately the Darebin Parklands space will be unavailable for playgroup. The good news is that Bush Playgroup will occur in the rear Yarralea garden! Whos keen??!! This is a good opportunity to get to know the space at Yarralea. The only downside will be that if bush kinder is cancelled due to extreme weather the children will have to attend at Yarralea and bush playgroup will be cancelled via the facebook page. But hopefully that doesnt happen too much!

15.01.2022 Unfortunately we have to cancel playgroup again tomorrow. Its tricky with a shared space and we have had bad luck with a string of having to cancel due to the weather. Apologies.Unfortunately we have to cancel playgroup again tomorrow. Its tricky with a shared space and we have had bad luck with a string of having to cancel due to the weather. Apologies.

14.01.2022 Bush playgroup is cancelled tomorrowBush playgroup is cancelled tomorrow

13.01.2022 Follow the red line through the side gate to playgroup in the garden today 9.30-11am. Ani is teaching in the program today but will pop out and say hi.

13.01.2022 This Friday 21st Dec, bush playgroupers are welcome to use the Darebin Parklands site 9.30-11am as 3yo kinder has finished. This will be the last one for the year. Next year we are looking for some parents to help us facilitate the program. March-October its in the Darebin Parklands. September - Dec its in the Yarralea garden. Please get in touch if you can help and thanks for a great year!

11.01.2022 Check out this great opportunity to access the fabulous Tuning into Kids parenting program FREE!!

09.01.2022 Experiences of nature boost childrens learning Critical review finds cause-and-effect relationship. Kuo and her University of Minnesota co-authors found th...at nature boosts learning in eight distinct ways. "We found strong evidence that time in nature has a rejuvenating effect on attention; relieves stress; boosts self-discipline; increases physical activity and fitness; and promotes student self-motivation, enjoyment, and engagement," Kuo explains. "And all of these have been shown to improve learning." Moreover, nature creates a calmer, quieter, and safer setting for learning; fosters warmer, more cooperative relations among students; and affords more creative, more exploratory forms of play. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases//03/190312123754.htm

08.01.2022 Can anyone assist tomorrow and this term by picking up the playgroup bag from Yarralea for playgroup on Thursdays 9.30-11am and dropping it back to Yarralea?Can anyone assist tomorrow and this term by picking up the playgroup bag from Yarralea for playgroup on Thursdays 9.30-11am and dropping it back to Yarralea?

08.01.2022 Experiences of nature boost children's learning Critical review finds cause-and-effect relationship. Kuo and her University of Minnesota co-authors found th...at nature boosts learning in eight distinct ways. "We found strong evidence that time in nature has a rejuvenating effect on attention; relieves stress; boosts self-discipline; increases physical activity and fitness; and promotes student self-motivation, enjoyment, and engagement," Kuo explains. "And all of these have been shown to improve learning." Moreover, nature creates a calmer, quieter, and safer setting for learning; fosters warmer, more cooperative relations among students; and affords more creative, more exploratory forms of play. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases//03/190312123754.htm

07.01.2022 Thanks to Janine for offering to help facilitate playgroup fortnightly. We are hoping to start next Friday 15th March and need someone to help with the alternate weeks. This basically means picking up the playgroup backpack from Yarralea before the session and dropping it back. The dates we need covered are March 8th & 22nd April 12th & 26th May 10th & 24th June 14th & 28th July 12th & 26th... Aug 9th & 23rd Sept 13th & 27th Please let us know if you can help See more

07.01.2022 Hi everyone. We are looking forward to getting back into playgroup in March. We are currently looking for a parent or two to help facilitate the group. This would involve taking the bush playgroup bag with sign in sheets and wet weather gear etc to and from playgroup, welcoming people and letting them know how to register through playgroup Victoria. If you are interested in helping please let us know. Thanks

07.01.2022 Last playgroup for 2019 is today. Thanks for a great year!Last playgroup for 2019 is today. Thanks for a great year!

07.01.2022 Can anyone help with playgroup tomorrow by picking up the bag from Yarralea and returning it? Our regular helpers are unavailable.Can anyone help with playgroup tomorrow by picking up the bag from Yarralea and returning it? Our regular helpers are unavailable.

06.01.2022 Please note that Bush Playgroup is not running until further notice.

06.01.2022 Hi Bush Playgroup friends! Ani is back from her great adventure and is looking forward to playing and adventuring with you on Thursdays 9.30-11am. There were some great puddles to jump in last week, and we even made some mud balls ! We also made a swing which was turned into a bus Hope to see you in the coming weeks. Also a reminder that from the 29th August onwards we will be meeting in the rear yard at Yarralea.

06.01.2022 When you head to the ballot box make sure you vote for a party that supports fair funding for public schools, preschools and TAFE.

04.01.2022 RISKY PLAY FOR CHILDREN: WHY WE SHOULD LET KIDS GO OUTSIDE AND THEN GET OUT OF THE WAY. "Mariana Brussoni, a professor at the University of British Columbia... and BC Childrens Hospital featured in The Nature of Things documentary The Power of Play has spent years researching the benefits of play that have an element of risk. Risky play for children, she explains, is thrilling and exciting play where children engage in risk without certainty, and it has been proven to have immense benefits." https://www.cbc.ca//risky-play-for-children-why-we-should- See more

04.01.2022 Playgroup is cancelled tomorrow due to the 3year olds using the space.Playgroup is cancelled tomorrow due to the 3year olds using the space.

03.01.2022 Sorry to say that Playgroup is cancelled tomorrow due to the 3year olds using the space.Sorry to say that Playgroup is cancelled tomorrow due to the 3year olds using the space.

02.01.2022 Great Free session by renowned occupational therapist next weekend about Sensory Engagement and Learning through Outdoor Play 9th of November 10am til 12 noon. MC2 Manningham Community Centre - Doncaster EEEC and Play Australia are pleased to co host this inspiring FREE event featuring renowned Occupational Therapist Kait Cummins.... Kait is passionate about discussing how children develop their proprioceptive system (sense of self in space) and vestibular system (balance). Kate will highlight how important these senses are for learning and development and how critical active outdoor nature play is for the development of these senses. She will also explore practical strategies for incorporating developing them into daily life. This session is a must do for parents, educators and teachers so please join us for the presentation, questions and morning tea! Register for this FREE event under our professional development section of the EEEC website, or text 0488 544 527 with your name and how many attending. PLACES LIMITED!

01.01.2022 Hi everyone! Due to some changes that are beyond our control Bush Playgroup will be on a Thursday in 2019 not Friday. (Apologies to any dedicated Friday people that cant make a Thursday) So... we need to seek some Thursday volunteers to help. Please let us know if you can. Thanks and apologies for the confusion

01.01.2022 Great cubby building this week using lots of sticks and rocks for seats! Cubby building involves lots of problem solving, working together, fine and gross motor skills and stimulates dramatic play. And is fun!!