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Our babies at Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds enjoyed a wonderful day of hands-on learning and fun!

The children explored a colourful science experiment using water, soap, and food colouring, encouraging curiosity, sensory exploration, and early learning through play.

They also took part in a “Saving the Animals” activity, carefully removing tape to rescue hidden animals while developing fine motor skills, concentration, and hand-eye coordination.

Through play-based learning, our babies continue to build important developmental skills in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. 💛

We loved celebrating Mother’s Day at our Afternoon Tea at Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds.

Our children were so excited to share this special time with their mums, grandmothers, and special persons — enjoying bracelet making, planting, painting, and gift giving together.

The room was filled with smiles, laughter, creativity, and so much love 💕

Thank you to all the families who joined us and made the day so special.

🎒✨ Building confident transitions to school

Our 4-year-old kindergarten children at Sparkways Early Learning Footscray have begun their regular visits to the local primary school. From exploring playgrounds to discovering the sensory garden, these experiences help build familiarity and confidence in a new environment 🌿

Each child is paired with a Grade 2 buddy and takes part in classroom learning alongside primary students—creating meaningful connections and a strong sense of belonging 💛

These shared experiences play an important role in supporting a smooth and positive transition to school in 2027.

At Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds, to celebrate Nature Play Week, we enjoyed leaf painting 🌿🎨—a beautiful activity that sparked curiosity, supported fine motor development, and encouraged a deeper appreciation of nature.

What a creative and hands-on week of learning! 💛

🌿✨ This week at Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds, the Koala Room children have been busy building, creating, and exploring!

They worked together to design and build a “mega hut,” showing amazing teamwork, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and early engineering skills. So much persistence and shared decision-making on display!

As part of Harmony Week, the foyer board at Sparkways Early Learning Footscray celebrated and acknowledged our diversity. The children contributed their own creations, alongside our educators, making it a truly collaborative display.

It has been a wonderful conversation starter during morning drop-off, sparking positive connections within our community. 🌏🧡

Last week, the children at Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds participated in a range of Easter-themed activities that supported creativity, social interaction, and overall development. Bunny decorating and colouring experiences encouraged fine motor development and creative expression. Wearing bunny ears and engaging in face painting supported imaginative play, self-expression, and helped strengthen a sense of belonging within the group. 🐰🎨

Our Centre Director at Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds prepared a delicious biryani for children and staff to share during Harmony Week 🌏✨

This rich South Asian dish sparked curiosity as children explored new tastes, smells and textures. It encouraged meaningful conversations about culture, diversity and belonging—creating a warm, inclusive moment of connection and discovery.

At Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds, our Koala Room children explored “What I like about myself” 🧡🌏

Through conversations and creative expression, children celebrated their strengths and what makes them unique 🤝🌈

Children’s voices 💬
“I like my eyes because I can see without glasses.”
“I like my arm because I am strong.”
“I like my hands because I can fix things.”
“I like my mouth because I can talk.”

Building confidence, identity and belonging—because everyone is unique and equally valued ✨

What does learning actually look like at kindergarten?

When families visit open days or information sessions, kindergarten can look very different from a traditional classroom.

At kindergarten, children learn through play, relationships and everyday experiences.

These experiences support confidence, curiosity, social skills and a strong sense of belonging.

If you are wondering what children typically experience during a kindergarten day, we have explained it in simple terms.

👉 Read the full article on The Village to learn more.

🔗https://sparkways.org.au/about/the-village