The following provides a list of activity ideas for each sub-outcome of MTOP Outcome 1: Children Have a Strong Sense of Identity.
MTOP (My Time, Our Place) Outcome 1 focuses on children having a strong sense of identity. This means that in school-age care settings, children develop a sense of belonging when they feel accepted and can build relationships with peers and educators. Their confidence, motivation, and self-identity are shaped by their interactions with others.
Open ended questions cannot be responded to with one word answers such as yes or no. These types of questions enables a child to provide… Read More
During your child’s preschool years, an important milestone begins to emerge. This is the development of pre-writing skills. Pre-writing skills are used to encourage, develop… Read More
Open ended materials enables children to play freely. They are objects that have no rules to follow, use or function. Raw materials that can be… Read More
Language plays an important role in a child’s development. It enables a child to communicate effectively with their family, learn at school, socialize with friends,… Read More
An Acknowledgment of the Country is a way of showing respect for the Traditional Owners and can be given by both non-Indigenous people and Aboriginal… Read More
Like adults, children have to deal with their own stress in life. Moving house, starting a new school, preparing for a new sibling - these are… Read More
Playdough is such a versatile material. It provides numerous benefits to children as they manipulate it, it is safe and soothing and provides children with… Read More
Teaching children about sustainability enables them to appreciate and respect the natural environment. Early childhood services can provide meaningful hand on learning experiences in order… Read More
Recycling is an important concept that teaches children to care for the environment. It encourages children to be responsible and show a growing appreciating for… Read More
When children apply paint to paper, glue things together, or pound a lump of clay, they experiment with colour, shape design and texture.
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Anecdotes are the most commonly used tool in gathering information about children.
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The My Time Our Place Framework provides broad direction for school age care educators in...
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As an early childhood educator, you are entrusted with shaping children for the future. Creating...
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