Why playing in dirt is actually good for children. Squelch. Splish. Splat. Ah, the familiar sounds of mud being squished and squashed and moulded and transformed. We all remember as kids the fun of navigating a course through the perilous terrain that was a pool of mud. The feeling of wet dirt sloshing between our palms, pressing it together until it was a brown ball with an occasional twig sticking out. Then throwing it back to the ground and seeing it splatter outwards. Do

Why Yoga for children is the next great thing. A great feeling at the end of the day is to pick your child up and hear their excited voice telling the different stories they have from the day. From the new friends they met, to the games they played, to the new things they learned. One second they’ll talk about how little Jessica left a handprint of paint on Jimmy’s face, and the next they’ll be throwing themselves on the grass to show you the cool new cartwheel Robert did. Bu

To maximise early children development it is crucial for them to be outdoors Let’s be honest, we all could be a little more active. Keeping up with our kids is hard enough but since they never run out of steam we often forget how important it is to implement a daily dose of exercise. Exercise is absolutely vital for good health and development, and different physical activities teach children invaluable skills they will need throughout their lives. Here at Mount Coolum Day Ca