Sustainability
Raising children to care for our planet
Growing Green together
At The Green Elephant, sustainability isn’t just a practice — it’s a way of life. We believe that raising children with care for the planet helps nurture compassionate, curious, and capable little humans.
From our eco-friendly environments to our waste-wise practices, we model everyday actions that respect and protect the Earth. Children learn through nature play, mindful choices, and hands-on experiences — planting seeds, sorting recycling, and caring for their surroundings. These small, meaningful moments add up to big values: responsibility, empathy, and a love for the natural world. At Green Elephant, we’re proud to raise the next generation of eco-leaders.
Recycling and Waste Reduction
We inspire children to care for their environment by using recyclable materials wherever possible and encouraging thoughtful recycling of paper and waste—at our centres, at home, and within the wider community.
Water Conservation
Every drop matters. Children learn mindful habits such as choosing half flushes on toilets and turning taps off after washing their hands, building respect for one of our most precious resources.
Powering Positive Habits
At The Green Elephant, we nurture awareness of how our everyday choices impact the planet. Children are encouraged to switch off lights and become mindful of energy use, developing habits that protect our shared future.
Composting and Decomposition
Through hands-on experiences with worm farms and composting food scraps, children discover the natural cycle of decomposition—learning how yesterday’s waste can become tomorrow’s nourishment.
Garden to Plate Experiences
Children engage in the joy of seed sprouting, weeding, growing vegetables, and cooking. These “garden to plate” journeys connect them to nature, sustainability, and the wonder of producing and sharing food.
Caring for Living Things
From nurturing plants to caring for our centre animals, children learn empathy, responsibility, and respect. They also explore how we can protect waterways and recycle water, deepening their understanding of our living world.
Caring for Our Planet Together
"Small hands can make a big difference."
– Unknown
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There are so many play-based learning activities which develop imagination and self-expression. Exploring artistic activities like drawing, painting, music and make-believe, your child will develop their imagination, creativity and emotional expression. They’ll also enhance their cognition and problem-solving skills.
Language and communication skills are a must-have for self-expression, social connection, and improved cognition. We use storytelling, conversation, songs, and play to help your child expand their vocabulary, enhance their comprehension, express their thoughts and emotions more confidently.
Cognitive learning fosters problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking through exploration. It helps children understand concepts like cause and effect, memory, and reasoning. It strengthens brain connections, nurturing intellectual growth and a lifelong curiosity.
The Green Elephant movement program fosters motor skills, coordination, balance and strength. We encourage your child to explore and expand their physical capability, from their first roll to confident running.
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Caring for Our Planet Together
Our sustainability practices include:
• Using recyclable materials wherever possible
• Encouraging half flush use on toilets to conserve water
• Teaching children to turn off taps after washing their hands
• Promoting recycling of paper and waste within the centre, at home, and in the community
• Raising awareness about electricity use and encouraging children to switch off lights
• Exploring decomposition through worm farms and composting food scraps
• Engaging children in ‘garden to plate’ experiences—seed sprouting, weeding, growing vegetables, and cooking
• Teaching pet care through hands-on involvement with our centre animals
• Educating children on nurturing plants and protecting our waterways, including water recycling
Through these meaningful, hands-on experiences, we empower children to make thoughtful choices that contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
"Small hands can make a big difference."
– Unknown
Caring for Our Planet Together
Our sustainability practices include:
• Using recyclable materials wherever possible
• Encouraging half flush use on toilets to conserve water
• Teaching children to turn off taps after washing their hands
• Promoting recycling of paper and waste within the centre, at home, and in the community
• Raising awareness about electricity use and encouraging children to switch off lights
• Exploring decomposition through worm farms and composting food scraps
• Engaging children in ‘garden to plate’ experiences—seed sprouting, weeding, growing vegetables, and cooking
• Teaching pet care through hands-on involvement with our centre animals
• Educating children on nurturing plants and protecting our waterways, including water recycling
Through these meaningful, hands-on experiences, we empower children to make thoughtful choices that contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
"Small hands can make a big difference."
– Unknown