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  How Do I Create a Play-Based Learning Program?

  Butler Diaries @ Oct 21, 2024

  Creating a play-based learning program is not just about facilitating play but harnessing its potential to foster holistic development. In this post, we’ll guide you through creating a play-based learning program and offer tips for recording it effectively.

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  Engaging Parents in Children’s Programs: 10 Strategies for your Service

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 11, 2024

  Parent involvement is key in creating a supportive, well-rounded learning environment for children. Active engagement can enhance children’s learning experiences and foster a collaborative, supportive relationship between educators and families. It is also a core component of NQS and ALFs. Here are 10 tailored strategies for each type of Early Childhood Education and Care setting to encourage parent interest and involvement in their child’s program.
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  The role of loose parts in ECEC and how it links with EYLF

  Butler Diaries @ Oct 23, 2024

  Loose parts play in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) offers a rich opportunity for children to engage in open-ended, creative, and exploratory play. This type of play allows children to manipulate and transform materials in a variety of ways, fostering key developmental areas. Linking loose parts play to the EYLF, it strongly supports children's learning in several key learning outcomes. Here’s how loose parts play promotes children's learning, aligned with the EYLF...