The Little Lane Journal

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November 11, 2026

Sensory Play, Your Child’s Way: Simple Ideas Without the Pressure

Sensory play can be as simple as noticing a sound or wiping a damp surface. Find manageable activities, safer material choices and ways to welcome children who prefer to watch, use a tool or keep their hands clean.

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Toy vehicles and a scoop in a sand play area.

November 04, 2026

When Your Child Is Unwell: A Practical Guide for Childcare Families

A sick morning can unsettle the whole family. Find a calmer way to decide what to do, talk with educators, prepare for time at home and understand the guidance on returning to childcare.

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An educator sitting closely with a child in a garden setting.

October 28, 2026

Starting School: A Whole-Child Approach to Feeling Ready

School readiness includes relationships, communication, wellbeing and the support waiting at school. Explore practical ways to prepare for the transition, with room for different abilities, personalities and family circumstances, without turning childhood into a checklist.

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An educator and children taking part in a shared activity on a mat.

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.