Meerilinga Training College

Look, we don’t want to boast but we were super impressed with our student’s skills when it came to puppet making!

Arts and craft are a great way to engage children in the Early Years sector because it helps engage their hand/finger coordination and problem solving while allowing their imagination to run wild. Our student’s imaginations definitely ran wild with these creations!

What’s your favourite? (See photo no4 for all the options)

▶️🍩 is one of the best tools Early Childhood Educators have available!

That’s why the learners at Ballajura were exploring both how to make playdough and the different ways they could use it in activity planning. As Trainer and Assessor Maria points out, playdough encourages creativity and imagination, allows children to explore different textures, colours, and shapes, and strengthens their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Additionally, playdough activities support social interaction when children work together, share tools, and communicate their ideas. Overall, it is an enjoyable, hands-on experience that promotes both learning and play.

Want our secret recipe? Comment ‘playdough’ below and we’ll message you with it!

Want answers? We've got them!

Here are some of the things you can ask about at the Careers Expo over the weekend:
🌟 How do I start a traineeship?
🌟 How many years experience have we got in childcare?
🌟 When do classes start?
🌟 Why would I employ a Meerilinga graduate at my service?

Find us at booth 538!

Celebration time 👏

Trainer and Assessor Briana was proud to present Madison with her CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care last week. Madison completed her Certificate III in the classroom with Meerilinga Training College before seeking employment to help her complete her Diploma as a trainee. She has been a valued part of Moolanda Care and Learning Centre throughout her traineeship and is now even better equipped for her work in the sector.⁠

Well done, Madison!