Goodstart Early Learning Springfield Lakes

23/02/2026

🔬🎨 Our Kindergarten Two children enjoyed exploring science concepts through a fun and creative experiment using bicarbonate soda and vinegar to create colourful artworks. Watching the bubbling reactions sparked curiosity and excitement, while encouraging the children to ask questions, make predictions, and share their ideas.

This hands-on experience also supported the development of fine motor skills through pouring, squeezing, and careful mixing. Activities like this help strengthen learning dispositions such as curiosity, creativity, and persistence.

We love providing opportunities for children to learn through discovery and play. Families, have your children been experimenting or creating at home lately? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear! 💛

20/02/2026

🌿 Our Nursery One children explored a Waitangi Day sensory tray filled with feathers and sand, giving them the opportunity to discover and enjoy a variety of textures through hands-on play. This sensory experience encouraged curiosity, gentle exploration, and early learning through touch and movement in a calm and supportive environment.

Activities like this help build confidence, concentration, and independence as children engage with new materials and experiences. These moments support Outcome 4 – children are confident and involved learners.

We love creating meaningful sensory experiences for our youngest learners. Families, have you noticed your child enjoying sensory play at home? Share with us in the comments—we’d love to hear! 💛

18/02/2026

Families' needs change, and we're here to support you.

As your local leader in early learning, Goodstart partners with families to provide nurturing, play-based learning in safe, joy-filled environments where children can thrive.

If you're reviewing your early learning plans for 2026, our Family Support Team can help. Whether you're looking to start care, increase days, understand your subsidy, or talk through any questions or feedback.

📞 Get in touch with our Family Support Team to talk through your options - 1800 222 543

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18/02/2026

📚 Our Kindergarten Two children have been enjoying quiet reading time outdoors in our creative reading space, using recycled tyres to create a comfortable and inviting area. This unique environment encourages children to relax, focus, and develop a love for books while connecting with nature.

Spending time reading in outdoor spaces supports children’s emotional wellbeing, helping them feel calm, confident, and secure in their learning environment. These experiences reflect Outcome 3 – a strong sense of wellbeing.

We love finding creative ways to support learning and wellbeing throughout the day. Families, where do your children enjoy reading at home? Share with us in the comments—we’d love to hear! 💛

17/02/2026

🏮 Today we celebrated Lunar New Year together at the centre! The children explored the meaning of the celebration through conversations, creative experiences, and collaborative artwork. You’ll be able to spot their beautiful creations displayed throughout the hallways and foyer as you arrive.

Celebrating cultural events helps children develop respect, understanding, and a sense of belonging within a diverse community. We value recognising and learning about many traditions from around the world, supporting Outcome 2 – children are connected with and contribute to their world.

We loved sharing this special occasion with the children. Families, do you celebrate Lunar New Year or other cultural traditions at home? We would love for you to share your traditions or stories with us in the comments or with educators at drop-off! 🧧💛

16/02/2026

Meet the Educator!

Today’s educator is Miss Renee

⭐️ Role: Assistant Director and Relief Chef

⭐️ Qualification: Diploma Early Education and Care

⭐️ How long have you been in childcare: “8 years”

⭐️ What’s your favourite part about working with children: “being able to have a bit of fun with the children, being silly with them”

⭐️ What’s your favourite activity with children: “music, I love to dance and sing with the children and I believe music creates the vibe in a classroom”

⭐️ Fun Fact: “I have a twin sister”

13/02/2026

🐣🥚 Miss Cari has bought in some chickens for us to hatch 🐥🐓

The excitement of hatching chickens gives children a hands‑on experience with life cycles, responsibility, empathy, and the wonders of nature. From observing the eggs to caring for the chicks, children build scientific understanding, patience, and a deep sense of nurturing as they watch new life unfold before them.

Once the eggs have hatched, they will be heading off to Miss Cari's mum's farm to live their best life 💕

12/02/2026

Planning ahead for your child’s early learning journey?

We offer quality early learning grounded in purposeful play, safety and wellbeing, and evidence-based practice. All led by degree-qualified teachers and educators.

If your family's needs have changed for 2026, our Family Support Team is here to help.

Whether you’re looking to start care, increase days, understand your subsidy, or talk through any questions or feedback, they'll take the time to support you.

📞 Contact our Family Support Team to discuss your family's needs - 1800 222 543

https://brnw.ch/21wZUct

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Learn about our Birth to 3 Practice Framework and programs at Goodstart for your baby or toddler.

12/02/2026

🌧️🌿 Splish, splash, and so much learning!

Our children delighted in mud and wet sand play - exploring textures, experimenting with water flow, building, creating, and working together.

This sensory-rich play strengthens their curiosity, problem‑solving skills, early science concepts, and pure joy in discovering the world around them. 💛✨

❓When was the last time you made a mud pie?

11/02/2026

✨ Building Independence, One Scoop at a Time! ✨

Our children big and small have simple routines routines that build confidence, coordination, decision‑making, and a strong sense of agency. When children choose what goes on their plate, they’re learning to listen to their bodies, take responsibility, and engage in meaningful, everyday life skills.

Children learn responsibility, independence, and real-life skills when they empty and wash their own plates after meals, helping them feel capable and confident in caring for their environment.

These simple routines also strengthen children's ability to sequence and support a sense of belonging within their learning community and support development of milestones, reaching early learning outcomes and meeting the requirements of the National Quality Standard.

We love watching these moments of independence blossom! 🌱💛

👑 Have you tried family style, self-serving meals at home?

09/02/2026

🧪 Our Kindergarten Two children had a wonderful time creating their own magical potions using natural resources and a variety of fine motor tools. Through scooping, pouring, mixing, and experimenting, the children explored their creativity, imagination, and curiosity in a fun and meaningful way.

This hands-on experience encouraged problem-solving, concentration, and confidence as the children tested ideas and discovered what happened when different materials were combined. Activities like this support Outcome 4 – children are confident and involved learners.

We love seeing our children so engaged in their learning through play and exploration. Families, have your children been experimenting or creating at home lately? We’d love to hear about it in the comments! ✨