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Gardening

Best Edible Australian Native Plants for the School Garden (Part 2)

Pictured above: Appleberry (featured in Part 1) This is Part 2 of Linda Dipper from Oz Tukka's list of recommended...
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Recipes

A plant-based & sustainable diet for kids, but where do they get their protein?

Real food that's colourful, fun and good for our bodies and the planet It is likely that you have heard...
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Recipe: ‘Tofish’ and Chips

Life changing, sustainable, planet and ocean friendly A family favourite for many Australians born from English heritage, it's good ol'...
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Parenting + Pregnancy Recipes

Meal Times at Sustainable Play Preschool

Recently at Sustainable Play Preschool, we had the opportunity to learn from Valerie Gent from ‘Let’s Eat! Feeding Therapy’ and...
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Preschool News Recipes

Why do we include soy in our plant-based menu?

When we first released our menu in January 2021, questions arose around the topic of soy. Isn't soy suspicious? Doesn't...
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Gardening

Best Edible Australian Native Plants for the School Garden (Part 1)

All around the world, school gardens dedicate growing areas for native plants.  The Australian Native Plants Society defines "native plant"...
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Settling in and separation anxiety

When beginning care, just about every child will experience some form of separation anxiety. It is very normal and often,…

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Settling into care with Sustainable Play Preschool

We know that beginning care can often be a little daunting for both children and families alike. For some families,...
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Recipes

Why plant-based? Launching our sustainable Autumn + Winter 2021 menu

Yes, you read that right.  Our pre-school menu is 100% plant-based, entirely free of animal products, and most importantly highly…

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Gardening

8 Preschool Garden Themes with Activities

It's a beautiful experience teaching preschoolers in the garden and watching them connect with nature. However, the playful, exploratory nature...