With drought certainly impacting on agriculture throughout the State, Guyra Preschool and Long Day Care Centre is proving it is never too early or dry to sow the seeds of knowledge.
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Knowing certain messages are taken home to the children's families, centre educators ran a number of activities to teach the youngsters about drought and the ongoing need to conserve water.
At the same time, the centre cut its own water consumption by around 800 litres per day, simply by using water-efficient taps, grey water on the preschool's vegetable garden and hand-washing practices that ensured water was not wasted.
Preschool nominated supervisor Amanda Campbell said the centre had a roster of water monitors in the preschool room, so the children had ownership of their own water consumption practices, and could put their newfound knowledge to work.
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"Environmental sustainability is a central focus of our educational activities, teaching the kids about how their actions can affect the world around them," she said.
"In response to the drought, water conservation learning is now woven into our daily activities, whether it's art and craft, story time or washing their hands before eating.
"We also have frequent conversations about Guyra's water issues, including visits by community members to provide further insight."
While the children gained extensive knowledge of drought and water conservation, the message is also going straight to the families through newsletters, displays, free shower timers and the preschool's Facebook page.
