The Little Lane Journal

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October 21, 2026

Again and Again: Understanding Patterns in Children’s Play

Carrying every toy into one corner or sending cars down the same ramp can feel repetitive to adults. Explore what play schemas mean, how to notice your child’s current interests and ways to support them safely.

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Wooden toy houses, a vehicle and small-world play materials.

October 14, 2026

More Than a Picture: Making Room for Your Child’s Creativity

When your child’s painting becomes a swirl of brown, there may be plenty of discovery happening. Explore ways to encourage creative choices, respond to artwork with interest and make art manageable in an ordinary family home.

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Paintbrushes and art materials arranged for creative play.

October 07, 2026

More Than Preparation: What Children Gain from Kinder and Preschool

Kinder and preschool make space for friendships, questions, independence and discovery. Here is what meaningful early learning can look like, how the names differ between states and what families can ask when exploring a program.

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Children and an educator exploring learning materials together at a table.

September 30, 2026

What Could This Become? A Family Guide to Loose Parts Play

A box can become a bus, a house or a place to collect a whole afternoon’s ideas. Learn how to offer simple, open-ended materials, follow your child’s imagination and choose loose parts with safety in mind.

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A divided tray holding a variety of loose parts for open-ended play.

September 23, 2026

Busy Hands, Everyday Independence: Fine Motor Play at Home

From opening a lunchbox to peeling a sticker, small hand movements help children take part in everyday life. Discover practical play ideas, gentle ways to offer help and safety tips for choosing materials and tools.

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A wooden bead maze with colourful beads and looping wires.

September 16, 2026

Books, Rhymes and Little Stories: Growing Early Literacy at Home

Your child does not need to read independently to enjoy being a reader. Shared books, playful rhymes and everyday writing give young children welcoming ways to explore stories, sounds and the purpose of print.

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An educator and child sharing a colourful picture book.