Children from Attadale childcare centre enjoyed activities with local seniors

Jellybeans Child Care in Attadale worked hard preparing craft and activities to share with their visitors and enjoyed a morning together.

Centre director Natasha Wheeler said the children enjoyed interacting with the seniors and it gave them a chance to make new friends. “Many of the children were excited to show their own toys for show and tell for the seniors, along with there being storytime and morning tea for everyone to enjoy,” Ms Wheeler said.

Mrs Wheeler is planning to make the visits a regular event, helping to create a connection between children, families and the community, and demonstrate the importance of reciprocal relationships.

“We’re hoping this ongoing relationship will strengthen over the years to give the children and seniors an opportunity to bridge the gap between the generations,” Ms Wheeler said.