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Play-Based Learning

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Play-based learning reflects the children, educators, families and communities at our centre. Our educators enrich and extend on children's play, and learning through play will happen in ways that are meaningful for your child. 

For example, if your child is playing in the sandpit, an educator may encourage them to draw maps in the sand and label them or measure the water levels in the dam they have built. In this example the educator is purposely supporting your child’s interest to explore opportunities for literacy and numeracy development.

Programs in our centre also include:

  • Nature play - having time to play freely outdoors, connect with nature and use natural materials which is a vital part of childhood. 
  • Risky play - How can I keep myself safe? Can this branch take my weight?  These are some of the questions and situations children may explore, safely with our expert educators. 
  • STEM - (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are weaved into inquiry-based experiences. Children are encouraged to use design thinking, investigative and scientific processes to explore and learn about the world around them and how things work.
    • Literacy and language - taking time to talk and read, to have conversations, to draw and play with open-ended materials are some of the ways we incorporate this curriculum area into your child’s learning journey. 
    • The arts - your child will be able to explore their creativity through visual arts, drama, music, movement and a range of materials, as part of their daily play. 
    • First Nations Peoples' - histories, perspectives and continuing connections to land, sea and sky in our program deepens everyone’s learning.