Busy Bees Blog

Service Spotlight: Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees

Follyfoot Farm is situated amongst 3 lush acres of landscape. The Service and its values are primarily fostered through their unique farmyard setting and community

June 4, 2021

Busy Bees Celebrates World Bee Day 2021

What is World Bee Day? World Bee Day is celebrated on 20 May 2021. The main purpose of World Bee Day is to spread awareness

April 30, 2021

The Benefits of Using Natural Resources in Children’s Play

“Young children explore their world with all of their senses, through hands on experiences they see their evolving creations, the colours, the patterns, they feel

March 31, 2021

An adult shows two children plants in a garden while all three wear navy blue hats. The adult, involved in early learning, holds a plant in their hand, and the children observe closely.

Sustainability in Childcare: How We Teach Children to Care for Our Environment

Photo: Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees As a five-year-old in Ireland reportedly explained to an International research group, sustainability means “to save the world for

March 5, 2021

Service Spotlight: Busy Bees at Panania wins ‘Most Sustainable Service’ Award

“Education should teach children to respect the natural environment” – Article 29 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Busy Bees

March 5, 2021

Supporting Your Child With the Transition from Early Learning to School

Photo: Busy Bees at Burpengary East At Busy Bees, we understand that the transition to school is a huge milestone in a child’s learning journey

December 22, 2020

Four young children wearing hats play with water at a playground, joyfully catching the flow from a green water trough. This playful and interactive outdoor activity highlights early learning experiences often seen in kindergarten and childcare settings.

The Benefits of Water Play for Childhood Development

Image: Busy Bees at Heritage Parc With the weather heating up, it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore, and there’s nothing more fun

October 30, 2020

A young child wearing a blue hat and yellow shirt, with sunscreen on their face, smiles at the camera while playing outside at daycare. Another child is seen in the blurred background sitting on the grass.

How to Talk to Your Child About Sun Safety

Image: Busy Bees at Fraser Coast As spring is coming to an end, we have already been experiencing some very sunny and warmer days as

October 30, 2020

Five children from the day care are playing outdoors, some in plastic tubs while others stand nearby. They are under a wooden structure with a wooden fence in the background.

Why Imaginative Play is Important for Your Child’s Development

Photo: Busy Bees on Maroochy “Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination” – Walt Disney There’s nothing quite like the magic of a

September 25, 2020

Helping Children Overcome Their Fears

Do you remember being scared of the dark? Or were you more frightened of hairy spiders, painted clown faces, monsters under the bed, or sharks

September 25, 2020

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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, Busy Bees Early Learning acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and recognises First Nations peoples’ continued cultural and spiritual connections to land, sea, sky and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.