I Can Jump Puddles

11/11/2025

Play is more than just fun!⁠
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It’s one of the best ways to support your child’s learning and development. Through play, children explore, build skills, spark interests and connect with others.⁠
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Try this simple, low-cost DIY activity at home!⁠
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You’ll need:⁠
→ Sock⁠
→ Markers⁠
→ Glue⁠
→ Googly eyes (optional)⁠
→ Felt/material scraps/paper (optional)⁠
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This activity helps support:⁠
→ Fine motor skills (drawing, sticking, puppeteering)⁠
→ Cognitive skills (imagination, problem solving, language)⁠
→ Social skills (communication and cooperation)⁠
→ Creativity (character making and storytelling)⁠
→ And most importantly… fun family connection!⁠
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Find more easy DIY play ideas on the Raising Children Network → https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/play-learning/low-cost-play-ideas/homemade-toys
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07/11/2025

Friday Focus is here! 🌼🧠⁠
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Every Friday, we’ll share simple, practical information from the team at ICJP to help build your expertise and confidence and support you to bring best practice into everyday life.⁠
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We’ll be starting next week by unpacking the updated National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention, recently released by PRECI.⁠
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Each Friday, we’ll explore one principle and offer examples, ideas and resources to help you bring it to life.⁠
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See you next Friday 👀⁠
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Learn more about our services via the link in our bio → https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/

04/11/2025

Last Friday, in theme with Halloween, some of the I Can Jump Puddles team swapped their usual routines for an Escape Room!

Two teams went head-to-head but only one managed to escape. 😂

We make time to have fun together, so we can show up as our best selves for the children, families and educators we support.

31/10/2025

Learn more about the Pyramid Model with one of the founder's Dr. Mary Louise Hemmeter from Vanderbilt University in Nashville.

This proven approach to help young children build social and emotional skills is rolling out across Australia, and this is an opportunity for you to learn and ask questions to see how this model can support your young people and build capacity in your team of educators and programs into the future using a coaching model of sustainable support.

The Pyramid Model is part of the PreSchool Boost menu being facilitated by I Can Jump Puddles in South Australia and we are excited to bring Mary Louise to Adelaide for one morning only!

→ The Playford Hotel
→ 1st December 2025
→ 9:30am to 12:30pm

To register for your free ticket, scan the QR code or follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/introduction-to-the-pyramid-model-with-dr-mary-louise-hemmeter-tickets-1894568548529?aff=oddtdtcreator

You can register to attend face-to-face at the Playford Hotel or join via Online Video Call.

27/10/2025

Happy World OT Day!

Today we celebrate the incredible work of Occupational Therapists everywhere. This year’s theme, Opportunity + Choice = Justice, highlights how OT creates greater opportunity and choice, helping build a more open and just society.

Our team enjoyed some sweet treats in celebration of the incredible impact OTs make every single day. 🧁🎉

Learn more about our services → https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/

15/10/2025

💫Now and Next has returned to Adelaide with a highly successful inaugural session today.
We are privileged to facilitate the Now & Next Program for the bect 8 weeks
Parent peer support is a vital component of best practice in early childhood intervention .
Plumtree Children's Services Sam Boag

12/10/2025

We are delighted to announce our nomination for the 2025 Reimagine Australia Awards! 🌟

This recognition is a tribute to the outstanding dedication of our team at I Can Jump Puddles, who work tirelessly to support children and families in Adelaide.

Our commitment to our core principles is evident in our daily practice, working with families in their everyday lives, recognizing parents' expertise, and coaching, upskilling, and empowering those around the child. Together, we build inclusive communities where all children have an equal opportunity to thrive. We appreciate our clients' trust, which inspires us daily.

Thank you to our remarkable staff for their passion and commitment to making a difference. We look forward to celebrating at the Childkind 2025 Awards Dinner on 27 October at Manly Pacific!

Let's continue to ensure every child can thrive in our community! 💖

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03/10/2025

We are so proud to share that I Can Jump Puddles has successfully passed our NDIS Recertification Audit! 🎉

A huge thank you to our wonderful clients who gave their time in allowing file reviews and conversations with auditors — your feedback means everything. 💙

And an even bigger thank you to our amazing team. Every day you live and breathe our Puddles values, and this achievement is only possible because of your commitment, heart, and expertise.

Despite the challenges of recent NDIS changes, we continue to deliver high-quality supports with our clients at the centre of all we do. Our mobile model remains what clients love — meeting children, young people, and adults where they live, learn, work, play and thrive.

Here’s to continuing to jump puddles together!
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02/10/2025

🌊💦 In true Puddle style, we decided to make a splash amidst our NDIS audit! We’re thrilled to share that we launched our very first professional development workshop – the Serial Casting Workshop – led by our amazing physiotherapist, Sue Gibson! 🎉

Proudly sponsored by OPC, this workshop was all about collaboration, allowing us to share our skills and expertise beyond our team at I Can Jump Puddles. We are excited to contribute to upskilling the NDIS allied health workforce in South Australia! Stay tuned for more opportunities to jump in, connect, and grow together as we offer more professional development opportunities 💙

19/09/2025

Love this 🩵

📺💙 Bluey and Play School share stories of children with disability 💜👧🧒

TV shows are a great way to talk about disability with your child and help them feel confident in who they are from a young age.

There are some great episodes of family favourites like Play School and Bluey that share the stories of children with disability. 🐶📚

There are also new shows to discover! 🌟

We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite episodes, segments and shows that are suitable for pre-school aged children, and available to stream for free online.

👉 Read more and find links to recommended shows here: https://www.acd.org.au/tv-shows-for-early-years/

19/09/2025

From our founder.
As a physiotherapist – and as a mum of three (now grown-up) kids – it saddens me to see how much children’s play has shifted into NDIS-funded therapy “super gyms” and away from the local community park.
This morning, Willow (I Can Jump Puddle’s office dog) and I walked past three beautiful parks on our way to work, and I couldn’t help but reflect: what happened to the power of the park?
Parks give children so much – for free!
✨ Core strength on a swing or seesaw
✨ Coordination climbing a rock wall and steps to slide
✨ Balance on uneven surfaces and logs
✨ Sensory play from nature – the sun, wind, flowers, birds, even the sounds of cars passing
These everyday experiences build strength, curiosity, and joy. They are the foundation for thriving kids – and they don’t come with a price tag.
NDIS-funded therapy has its place, but nothing can replace the joy and richness of play in natural, community spaces. These school holidays, why not rediscover the magic of your local park? 🌞