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Australian Childcare Alliance

Daylight Savings Time Starts

What is Daylight Savings Time?

On the first Sunday of October, day light saving time starts. We adjust our clocks by one hour to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer.


When does Daylight Savings time start?

Sunday, October 6 


Activities: 

  • Sunset Observation: encourage the children to watch the sunset. Use this time to describe the colours they see
  • Clock craft: using art and craft materials, encourage the children to create their own clocks
  • Springtime planting: encourage the children to plant flowers, herbs, or vegetables. Discuss the importance of sunlight to grow these flowers, herbs, and vegetables
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