Gowrie NSW Blog | Parenting (2)

First Year in Preschool: Milestones, Tips & Challenges for Parents

The first day of preschool is a massive moment for you and your child. It’s exciting, emotional, and maybe a little nerve-wracking. As your child takes their first step towards school, you're likely ...

Play-Based Learning to Prepare Your Child for Preschool Success

Starting preschool is an exciting milestone; every parent wants to give their child the best foundation for success. While it’s tempting to focus on early reading and writing skills, research shows ...

How To Balance Work And Childcare Over The Holiday Period

How To Balance Work And Children Over The Holiday Period

Ready to tackle the holiday season like a pro? Gowrie NSW is here to help. Our flexible programs and fun tips will keep your children happy and your work-life balance in check. With planning and ...

How to Prepare your Child in Transitioning

How To Prepare For Transitioning To Big School Or To A New Classroom

Moving to a new classroom or learning environment can be a challenging experience for both children and parents. Transitioning can be tricky at any age, but these tips for moving can help make things ...

Top Gift Ideas to Encourage Learn Through Play This Christmas

Top Gift Ideas to Encourage Learning Through Play This Christmas

The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means: the annual race to Santa’s workshop (a.k.a. your living room) is on. As you tackle those gift lists, we suggest keeping the electronics at ...

Tips for Managing End-of-Year Events with Children

The end of the year is always a whirlwind. Calendars fill up, and suddenly, you’re navigating a series of end-of-year events and children’s activities and maybe even trying to sneak in some holiday ...

A Sense of Place: Meaningful Community Excursions in Early Learning

At Gowrie NSW Erskineville, we’re fortunate to offer children regular opportunities to explore the world beyond the preschool, taking our learning into the vibrant local community. This year, we made ...

Building Strong Parent Partnerships in Early Learning

As we approach the end of the year, many families in our preschool room have started asking about their children’s development, particularly in numeracy, literacy, and the transition to school. At ...

Reward Charts for Children: A contentious issue

Rewards charts have often been used as a way of getting children to comply with adult wishes, to change behaviour or to teach new skills, however, reward charts tend to be ineffective in the long ...