The Interest Area Signs are to be added to the different areas within the learning environment. Interest areas guide play, exploration and discovery which are all used to foster children’s holistic development. Interest areas enable educators to think intentionally about how to organize the space and involve the children to provide accessible materials that engage children and enhance their play experiences.

Interest Area Poster with detailed information on how the specific interest area benefits children while they play. It also links the EYLF Learning Outcomes and the QIAS principles. Interest areas that support learning are vibrant and flexible and are responsive to the interests and abilities of each child.

Signs of interest areas within the physical childcare environment