top of page


Summer Sensory Play: Water, Sand and Sunshine
Keep summer simple with water, sand, and sunshine play made for under fives. Try these calm, low-mess sensory ideas with safety tips, gentle movement, and easy clean-up. Plus how Bear and Cub offers a cool, low-stimulation haven when you need it.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
2 days ago3 min read


Building Strong Bonds: Simple Ways to Connect With Your Child Every Day
You do not need hours to build a strong bond. Just tiny, consistent moments. Try these simple, everyday ways to connect with your child through play, rituals, and calm presence. Bear and Cub makes it easy with a gentle space designed for ages 0 to 5.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Local Family Friendly Activities This Summer in Bendigo
Looking for calm, kid-friendly things to do this summer in Bendigo? Here is a gentle guide to storytimes, parks, museums, markets, and low-key community events that typically run over the holidays, perfect for under fives. Plus, Bear and Cub’s calm sessions make the ideal cool-down base.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
Nov 26, 20254 min read


The Benefits of Open Ended Play
Open ended play is not just cute, it is brain building. Simple, child led materials boost attention, language, creativity, and self regulation while keeping sessions calm. At Bear and Cub in Bendigo, we design our 0 to 5 space to make this kind of learning feel effortless and fun.

Bear and Cub Play Centre
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Spring Play Ideas for Toddlers
Spring Play Ideas for Toddlers Spring is here and there is something so uplifting about the warmer weather, longer days, and all the new...

Bear and Cub Play Centre
Sep 17, 20252 min read
bottom of page
%20(1500%20x%20800%20px)%20(2).png)