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The first five years of every child’s life are crucial in giving children a life-long love of learning. It is a very short but extraordinary period of time when experiences can change the architecture of the developing brain. At Bonkers Beat Music Kinder and Childcare in Aspendale, we feel it…

When it comes to enhancing our health, mood and wellbeing, the more tools we have access to, the better. At Bonkers Beat children and educators use both yoga and meditation, and enjoy a range of benefits these practices bring. One key element that these two practices have in common is…

Children are learning about emotions all the time. Through their play, their interactions with others, and their own natural responses. Learning to recognise different emotions is a vital part of a child’s development. Identifying a range of feelings can help them to learn to manage their own feelings, especially the…

The world can always use more kindness, and as educators or parents, we have the opportunity to help children realise how powerful kindness and compassion can be. With Be Kind to Animals Week coming up from 1 – 7 October this year, let’s jump on board and bring some extra…

Some things are just better when they are together. Hot chocolate and marshmallows, sun and sand, salt and pepper… We believe that people are better together too! There has been a lot of division in communities of late, so now is the time to support each other and bring teams…

Coming up with school holiday ideas that are engaging and fun can be challenging at the best of times. Let alone when events such as zoos , play centres, pools, fun parks, arcades and just about everything else are off the cards! Not to mention, you might only have a…