Thrive with Ali Fleming

Thrive with Ali Fleming I am an Early Years Intervention Teacher & Play Therapist. I create environments in which children can thrive. www.alifleming.com.au

Experienced and compassionate Early Education Teacher with experience in Australia and abroad. Ali has passionately supported children and families in diverse settings, from schools and kindergartens to homes and childcare centers. Holding a Bachelor of Education specialising in Early Childhood and a Diploma of Children’s Services, Ali's journey includes accolades such as being a Regional Winner i

n the Family Day Care Australia Excellence Award 2021 and 2024. In her personalised approach, Ali seamlessly integrates the philosophy of 'learning through play' to connect with children on an individual level. She incorporates her deep understanding of developmental stages and sensory profiles, she collaborates with families and caregivers as a key worker to plan interventions that foster holistic growth and development.

Yin yoga taught me something I wish I'd learned as a child.Discomfort isn't the enemy. It's the teacher.In early childho...
17/04/2026

Yin yoga taught me something I wish I'd learned as a child.

Discomfort isn't the enemy. It's the teacher.
In early childhood — and honestly, throughout life — one of the hardest lessons we face is learning to sit with what's uncomfortable.

The change we didn't ask for. The hope that didn't pan out. The uncertainty that just... lingers.

Yin yoga puts you right in that place. You hold a pose that challenges you, and instead of pulling away, you lean in. You breathe. You stay.

And slowly, something shifts — not the discomfort, but your relationship with it.
That's the practice. That's the gift. Learning that you can feel uncomfortable and still be okay. That disappointment won't break you. That change, even the hard kind, is something you can move through.

The mat becomes a training ground for life.
So next time life asks you to sit in the difficult — lean in. You've been practicing for this. 🌿

What is a play plan — and why does it matter?At the start of every session, we begin with a play plan — not a rigid sche...
17/04/2026

What is a play plan — and why does it matter?
At the start of every session, we begin with a play plan — not a rigid schedule, but an invitation for children to share their ideas.
Each child gets to share what they'd like to do, explore, or create that day. Maybe they want to build something. Maybe they want to go outside. Maybe they haven't quite decided yet — and that's perfectly okay.
The magic is in the brainstorming. When one child shares their idea, something wonderful happens — their peers get curious. "Oh, that sounds interesting. Maybe I'll try that too."
Arrows connect the same play choice into someone else's idea box. A possibility for collaborative play, friendship development… the possibilities are endless.
Play plans honour each child's voice. They tell children: I'm genuinely interested in what you want. And that trust? It changes everything. 🌱
What does your child love to do on a free play day?

🌟 Did you know?Thrive with Ali Fleming runs an alternate Tuesday Playgroup from our home-based studio in Tea Tree Gully!...
13/04/2026

🌟 Did you know?

Thrive with Ali Fleming runs an alternate Tuesday Playgroup from our home-based studio in Tea Tree Gully!

Sessions run from 9:00 – 11:00 am during term time only and do not operate during school holidays.

We'd love to see you there next term! 🌱

📆 Term 2 Playgroup Dates:

Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
📝 Registration is essential 👉 Register here: https://alifleming.com.au/playgroup-registration-form

🚗 Did you know there is a new parking arrangement? Families are kindly asked to park at the Tea Tree Gully RSL car park, accessed via Memorial Drive.

How to find us from the new parking area: → Park at the Tea Tree Gully RSL car park off Memorial Drive → Walk down past the basketball and tennis courts → Turn right at the bottom of the path → You will find our same entry point — look for the sunflower on the back gate 🌻

Our studio entry point remains the same — only the parking location has changed. 😊

📞 0423 769 549 | ✉️ admin@alifleming.com.au

Tomorrow is our last Playgroup session for the term and we would love to see you there!Tuesday, 7 April 20269:00 AM – 11...
06/04/2026

Tomorrow is our last Playgroup session for the term and we would love to see you there!
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
If you have not yet registered for next term's Playgroup, now is the perfect time! Spots fill up quickly so do not miss out.
Register here:https://alifleming.com.au/playgroup-registration-form
We cannot wait to see all our little ones for one last session this term!

🌟 Co-Regulation Isn't Just for Meltdowns: The Small Moments That Change Everything 🌟When we talk about co-regulation, we...
06/04/2026

🌟 Co-Regulation Isn't Just for Meltdowns: The Small Moments That Change Everything 🌟

When we talk about co-regulation, we often picture a child in crisis and an adult helping them come back to calm. But the most powerful co-regulation happens long before the wheels fall off.

💛 It lives in the micro moments:
✨ A smile across the room — "I see you"
✨ A quiet wink — "you're doing great"
✨ A gentle hand squeeze — "I'm right here"
✨ A moment of eye contact — "you matter to me"
✨ A calm, unhurried presence — "there is no rush"

These tiny connections are the connective tissue of a regulated day. They fill the nervous system's cup before it has a chance to run dry.

I was reminded of this clearly in sessions this week. On the days where my attention was more evenly spread across a busy group, that's when I noticed children needing more support. The micro connections had been fewer — and the body keeps the score.

For children with high co-regulation needs, frequent small moments of connection aren't optional extras. They are the regulation strategy.

How do you weave micro moments of connection into your child's day? Even in the busiest mornings, these tiny anchors make an enormous difference. 🌿

Here you go! 🌻🌻 Playgroup is BACK!We are so excited to welcome you back for our last Playgroup session of Term 1 — and a...
01/04/2026

Here you go! 🌻

🌻 Playgroup is BACK!
We are so excited to welcome you back for our last Playgroup session of Term 1 — and an even bigger reason to come along… it is your chance to meet Ali in person and get a feel for what Term 2 has in store! 🌈
📅 Tuesday 7 April 2026
🕘 9:00am – 11:00am
Come and play, connect, and see what Thrive with Ali Fleming is all about. Whether you are already part of our community or have been thinking about joining us — we would absolutely love to see you and your little ones there! 💛
✨ Term 2 is just around the corner — and we cannot wait to have you with us!
📩 Got any questions or enquiries?
Feel free to reach out to us at admin@alifleming.com.au — we would love to hear from you!
See you Tuesday! 🌿

A 3 year old child in our group had figured out a strategy that worked for him. He'd scream. The other child would get o...
27/03/2026

A 3 year old child in our group had figured out a strategy that worked for him. He'd scream. The other child would get overwhelmed, run away, and he'd get what he wanted.

It worked. That was the problem.

So we taught him the swap strategy. Simple concept. Instead of screaming, he goes back to the other child, finds a resource he thinks they might like, and offers an exchange.

No screaming. No overwhelm. Just two kids figuring out how to share space.

The best part? He didn't just do it in the session. He started doing it at home. Then in the community. Different settings, different people, same strategy.

That's the thing about replacement behaviours. You can't just remove what a child is doing. You have to give them something that works just as well. When the new strategy gets them what they need, they'll use it.

He didn't need to stop wanting things. He needed a better way to get them.

🏡 Welcome to our little studio — where the real magic happens every single day. ✨This is the space where children laugh,...
23/03/2026

🏡 Welcome to our little studio — where the real magic happens every single day. ✨

This is the space where children laugh, grow, learn, and discover what they are truly capable of. Every corner has been thoughtfully designed to support learning through play, creativity, and comfort.

From the cosy reading nooks 📚 to the art supplies 🎨, the ukulele 🎵, and the beautiful garden just beyond the glass doors 🌿 — every element of this space is intentional.

Because we believe that when a child feels safe, settled, and joyful — that is when the most incredible growth happens. 💛

This is Thrive with Ali Fleming — and we are so proud to call this home. 🏠

📸 Photography by Oak Studio

🌿 This is how we do nature play at Thrive with Ali Fleming — and we wouldn't have it any other way. 🌱Research consistent...
20/03/2026

🌿 This is how we do nature play at Thrive with Ali Fleming — and we wouldn't have it any other way. 🌱

Research consistently shows that time spent in nature supports children's:

🌻 Sensory processing — through textures, sounds, smells, and natural light

🏃 Gross motor development — running, climbing, digging, and exploring

🧘 Emotional wellbeing — nature has a naturally calming effect on the nervous system

🌍 Environmental awareness — growing up to respect and appreciate the world around them

Our outdoor space includes a vegetable garden 🥦, chickens 🐔, a swing set, and so much open space for children to simply BE — to breathe, to move, and to thrive.

Because sometimes the best therapy happens outside. 💚

📸 Photography by Oak Studio

Address

Tea Tree Gully
Adelaide, SA
5091

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

0423769549

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I am a teacher who is passionate about outdoor education & supporting children to grow holistically, in their own time. I believe positive relationships are central to developing feelings of wellbeing and I consider it vital that a connection is established with each child from day one.