... respectful and reciprocal relationships OOSH Example: Educators greet each child warmly at sign-in, ask about their day, and check in emotionally before activities.
Partnerships OOSH Example: Families ...
... celebrate diversity, promote well-being, and foster creativity. By embedding these activities into programming, educators can create inclusive, joyful, and meaningful learning experiences for children. ...
A child’s sense of identity is the foundation for all learning, relationships, and wellbeing. Outcome 1 of the EYLF Children have a strong sense of identity reminds us that when children feel safe, seen, ...
... charts or role-playing.
Engage in Physical Activities:
Provide opportunities for outdoor play, dancing, or sensory activities to release energy and reduce frustration.
Time-In Instead ...
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... (e.g., flipping a switch turns on a light).
Fine Motor Skills: Activities like turning knobs or fastening buttons strengthen hand-eye coordination.
Sensory Stimulation: Different textures, sounds, ...
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Reflect on Identity Development: Consider how activities and interactions support children's emerging identities. Reflect on how children express their individuality and cultural heritage.
Family ...
Group games are a wonderful way to build social skills, cooperation, and confidence in preschoolers. They encourage children to listen, take turns, and celebrate each other’s successes. Here are 30 tried‑and‑true ...
... to self-regulate while staying safe, engaged, and included.
Further Reading
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... methods can be equally effective and engaging:
Photos: A few images of children engaged in activities can communicate experiences more vividly than words.
Floorbooks: Large, shared books where children’s ...
... settings, celebrating this day can foster belonging, resilience, and emotional literacy. By embedding happiness-focused activities into daily routines, educators can nurture environments where children, ...
... build trust with the wider community around child safety?
4. Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected
Do our activities reflect cultural diversity and inclusion?
How do we ensure children ...
... arrivals, departures, and movement between activities.
Documentation: Record incidents, near misses, and supervision adjustments for continuous improvement.
Excursions: Conduct risk assessments before ...
... Practice
Choice in Activities: Offer multiple options (art, sport, quiet play) and let children decide where to engage.
Program Planning: Involve children in brainstorming themes, holiday program ...
When you’re running OSHC programs, it’s easy to feel like you’re recycling the same handful of activities. Children thrive on variety, and having a big bank of creative options can help you break out of ...
... makes our world happy and fair.
Practical Strategies
Keep it short & playful: Activities should be 5–10 minutes for toddlers, 10–15 minutes for preschoolers.
Repeat daily: Reinforce belonging ...
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... exploration needs.
Provide body-awareness activities like yoga stretches or “Simon Says” to channel curiosity into safe movement.
4. Creating Safe Environments
Adjust room layout to reduce hidden ...
... Reflection Example
Child Agency
1. Hold “planning circles” where children vote on activities. 2. Use suggestion boxes or digital polls for weekly program input.
Inclusion
1. Invite ...
... When thoughtfully facilitated, Minecraft activities can extend children’s interests, foster teamwork, and embed meaningful learning outcomes.
Why Minecraft Works in OOSH
Child-led exploration: ...
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