The My Outdoor Classroom Nature Passport package supports educators in taking children outdoors for enriched play-based learning. It includes five outdoor classroom activities (supported by lesson plans) and explores the value of play.
On Thursday, the 8th of May, it is Outdoor Classroom Day, a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning. The following provides activity ideas and resources that will help you celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day at your service and can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
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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Engaging families in early learning is crucial for fostering a collaborative environment that supports children's...
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Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standard focuses on children's health and safety. This...
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Sensory experiences enable children to use their senses to explore and manipulate objects. The following...
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