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Chores: the word has such a negative connotation. But does it need to be that way? Read this article on how to encourage your child to do chores, helping them foster a sense of independence.

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Incursion: introducing children to the preschool space (existing & new children) 

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The children will be asked to gather on the mat, using the new transition song (refer to daily activities section). This is where we will discuss with the children about what our room looks like, e.g. walking around the indoor environment, introducing different sections of our room.

Opportunities for the children to have an understanding of how the room looks, respecting the space for all to use.

Opportunities for the group to ask questions.

Gather back on the mat to formulate rules and respect for each other and our indoor environment. This will be a collaborative partnership between children and educators.

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The educators will create a tally system, to ask the children if they would prefer the song with lyrics or the instrumental version, below.

This song idea was inspired by my 6 month old granddaughter.

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Imogen Heap - The Happy Song - Official Music Video

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Children learning to adapt to new environments and sharing with their peers

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- Story telling resources

group time setting

Play-based setting

Child-based inquiry setting

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MC Grammar on Instagram: "Guess who’s back with another classic book rap?! This time Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy to the beat of @snoopdogg and @drdre ‘Next Episode’. Don’t forget to grab your copy to read and rap along! 😎
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20K likes, 622 comments - mrmcgrammar on February 25, 2025: "Guess who’s back with another classic book rap?! This time Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy to the beat of @snoopdogg and @drdre ‘Next Episode’. Don’t forget to grab your copy to read and rap along! 😎
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Reporting culture in child-safe organisations animation

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Reporting culture in child-safe organisations animation

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Outdoor provision for emotional regulation, social support and fine motor skills 

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Outdoor provision for emotional regulation, social support and fine motor skills 

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It’s Time To Play Now | SENSORY TRAYS on Instagram: "Strengthening little hands doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes the simplest fine motor play turns into the biggest fun!

For this fine motor water play setup, I shaped pipe cleaners into colourful fish, added water, and gave my little one a wooden dowel to go “fishing.”

It’s a great way to build hand–eye coordination, concentration, and fine motor strength through hands-on play.

Here are a few fun fine motor challenges to try:
Challenge 1: How many fish can you catch in 10 seconds?
Challenge 2: Can you scoop them all onto the dowel without dropping any?
Challenge 3: Try it with your eyes closed — it’s trickier than it looks!

A simple invitation to play that strengthens fingers and wrists, builds patience and focus, and keeps little learners engaged from start to finish.
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#sensoryplay #finemotorskills #toddleractivities #preschoolactivities #waterplay"

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207 likes, 11 comments - itstimetoplaynow on January 18, 2026: "Strengthening little hands doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes the simplest fine motor play turns into the biggest fun!

For this fine motor water play setup, I shaped pipe cleaners into colourful fish, added water, and gave my little one a wooden dowel to go “fishing.”

It’s a great way to build hand–eye coordination, concentration, and fine motor strength through hands-on play.

Here are a few fun fine motor challenges to try:
Challenge 1: How many fish can you catch in 10 seconds?
Challenge 2: Can you scoop them all onto the dowel without dropping any?
Challenge 3: Try it with your eyes closed — it’s trickier than it looks!

A simple invitation to play that strengthens fingers and wrists, builds patience and focus, and keeps little learners engaged from start to finish.
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#sensoryplay #finemotorskills #toddleractivities #preschoolactivities #waterplay". 

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Children will develop a strong sense of identity and feel secure, safe, and supported in the preschool environment

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Children will develop their social skills and learn to interact with others with care, empathy, and respect

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Children will develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities and an understanding of reciprocal rights and responsibilities

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Start the day with a welcome song and name recognition. Each child gets to wave and say good morning to the group, (Outdoor circle time).

'Hey good morning' song using actions to bring children together throughout our day.

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Set up an emotions corner with mirrors where children can practice identifying and expressing different feelings. This can compliment the zones of regulation station.

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A range of resources to be used throughout Term 1

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Read stories about friendship, sharing, and managing emotions in new situations.

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Create a Wild Figs welcome mural where each child contributes their handprint and decorates their own space, including a photos of them selves and family members.

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Monitor and document each child's social interactions, emotional responses, and participation in activities. Link to outcomes.

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The 5 Learning Outcomes are intended to document the complex and integrated learning and development of every child from birth to age five. They recognise that children learn in a variety of ways and at varying rates depending on their ability. The following articles provide a list of the 5 EYLF Learning Outcomes and their sub-outcomes (Version 2.0).

Learning Outcome 1 - CHILDREN HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF IDENTITY

Children feel safe, secure and supported

Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and agency

Children develop knowledgeable, confident self-identities and a positive sense of self-worth

Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect

Learning Outcome 2: CHILDREN ARE CONNECTED WITH AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR WORLD

Children develop a sense of connectedness to groups and communities and an understanding of their reciprocal rights and responsibilities as active and informed citizens

Children respond to diversity with respect

Children become aware of fairness

Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment

Learning Outcome 3: CHILDREN HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF WELLBEING

Children become strong in their social, emotional and mental wellbeing

Children become strong in their physical learning and wellbeing

Children are aware of and develop strategies to support their own mental and physical health and personal safety

Learning Outcome 4: CHILDREN ARE CONFIDENT AND INVOLVED LEARNERS

Children develop a growth mindset and learning dispositions such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity

Children develop a range of learning and thinking skills and processes such as problem-solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating

Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another

Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, places, technologies and natural and processed materials

Learning Outcome 5: CHILDREN ARE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS

Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes

Children engage with a range of texts and gain meaning from these texts

Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of media

Children begin to understand how symbols and pattern systems work

Children use digital technologies and media to access information, investigate ideas and represent their thinking

Further Reading

Education Ministers Approve New Updates To EYLF and MTOP Learning Frameworks - All Australian, state and territory Education Ministers have now collectively approved updates to Australia's EYLF and MTOP-approved learning frameworks. The original nationally approved learning frameworks will remain in operation alongside the EYLF V 2.0 and MTOP V 2.0 in 2023 to enable approved providers and their services time to transition.

Belonging, Being & Becoming, The EYLF For Australia - V2.0-2022

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EYLF Learning Outcomes Version 2.0 - Aussie Childcare Network

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The 5 Learning Outcomes are intended to document the complex and integrated learning and development of every child from birth to age five. They recognise that children learn in a variety of ways and at varying rates depending on their ability. The following articles provide a list of the 5 EYLF Learning Outcomes and their sub-outcomes (Version 2.0).

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Use a simple feelings chart, Zones of regulation, Size of the problem guide. Use of the zones check-in, situated in Wild Figs room. Children can indicate their emotional state throughout the day

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Record instances of positive social interactions, sharing, and helping behaviours using a digital observation board on Padlet (photo or recording evidence). Refer observations to the parent meeting format, regarding the Early Years Learning Framework criteria.

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Parents take a photo of their child doing something kind at home to share with others at preschool. This can be added to the mural wall.

Term 2: Adding ‘Becoming a hero’ program. Resource pack developed. The children will be asked, ‘what does safe mean and look like’, who could be safe in your life? Another aspect of learning will be kind acts the children do for others. This can be in photo form or within a drawing. We then place it on our wall, if the child would like to share.

A message has been sent to all Wild Figs families, regarding the plans for term 2 (17/04/2025).

This will be developed in collaboration with the children and their families/carers. The children will be introduced to the 4 books in the series, deploring 4 different areas of safety. The children will also be given the opportunity, in small groups or 1:1, depending on how the children will feel about sharing this information.

This emerging project links in well with the 3 Early Years learning Framework, Outcomes, 1, 2, 3 (located on the initial page of this plan.

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Draw a picture of how they felt during the day (with parent help). Provide children with a journal that can be used at preschool and home.

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Lorena | Pediatric Occupational Therapist on Instagram: "Sensory play may look simple, but it supports big emotions and growing brains. Regulation through play is so powerful with these tiny brains 🧠 This vestibular-heavy activity helps calm the nervous system and promotes better focus, transitions, emotional regulation and so much more. Try it before dinner, bed or anytime your little one needs a reset. This is also a great activity for older kids, just add a simple game. They absolutely love it! 💪

#sensoryprocessing #regulationtools  #momlife 
#SensoryStrategies #ToddlerMeltdowns #PediatricOT #OTMom #SensoryPlay #CalmTheChaos #SensoryInput #RegulationTools #ParentTips #sensoryintegration #sensoryprocessing #sensoryneeds #selfregulation #sensorybreak #selfregulation #selfregulationskills #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediatricot #occupationaltherapy #toddlermom #toddlerlife #earlydevelopment #childdevelopmentspecialist #childdevelopment #regulation"

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1,340 likes, 45 comments - ot.lorena on July 21, 2025: "Sensory play may look simple, but it supports big emotions and growing brains. Regulation through play is so powerful with these tiny brains 🧠 This vestibular-heavy activity helps calm the nervous system and promotes better focus, transitions, emotional regulation and so much more. Try it before dinner, bed or anytime your little one needs a reset. This is also a great activity for older kids, just add a simple game. They absolutely love it! 💪

#sensoryprocessing #regulationtools  #momlife 
#SensoryStrategies #ToddlerMeltdowns #PediatricOT #OTMom #SensoryPlay #CalmTheChaos #SensoryInput #RegulationTools #ParentTips #sensoryintegration #sensoryprocessing #sensoryneeds #selfregulation #sensorybreak #selfregulation #selfregulationskills #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediatricot #occupationaltherapy #toddlermom #toddlerlife #earlydevelopment #childdevelopmentspecialist #childdevelopment #regulation". 

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Practice deep breathing or other calming strategies learned at preschool with family members.

Mountain breathing techniques:

1. Hold one hand up,

2. Separate fingers,

3. Use your pointer finger, from other hand,

4. Place pointer finger at the base of your thumb,

5. Take a breath in and move your finger up to the top of the thumb,

6. Release breath as you move your finger down the other side of the thumb,

7. Repeat the same action and breathing technique for each digit.

8. This will enable your child support to regulate their emotions if heightened.

further techniques could be;

Crash mats can help with regulation by providing deep pressure and proprioceptive input, which can help children focus and learn. They can also help with body awareness and coordination.

Great website/youtube for understanding the importance of deep pressure input https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm5_QVeswhw#:~:text=Using%20a%20crash%20pad%20can%20improve%20a,which%20is%20good%20for%20muscle%20tone%20and

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Breathing exercises: why they're good for children, teenagers and parents

Breathing exercises help you and your child learn to breathe deeply. When you breathe deeply, you feel calmer and more relaxed.

When you're calm and relaxed, it's good for your overall wellbeing. Feeling calm also helps you use good judgment and make better decisions, especially in stressful situations.

Breathing exercises work best if you practise them regularly. This means that breathing deeply will come naturally when you need it. You'll be able to use this breathing technique to calm yourself in stressful situations or when you're under pressure.

What you need for this breathing exercise

To do this breathing exercise, you need just one minute and a quiet, calm space where you won't be interrupted. You can do the exercise outside if you can find a quiet space.

It's also good to give yourself time and space to do this exercise regularly. When you practise this technique, it'll work much better for you in stressful situations. That's because your mind and body have had the chance to experience relaxation and benefit from learning how to calm down.

You and your child can do a breathing exercise by yourselves, or you can take the time to relax together.

How to breathe for relaxation: basic exercise

1. Sit comfortably with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor.

2. Close your eyes.

3. Slowly breathe in through your nose. As you breathe in, notice your chest filling up with air. Notice your tummy rising.

4. When you feel that your lungs are full, hold the breath. Focus on the feeling of fullness in your chest and tummy.

5. Now slowly breathe out through your mouth. As you breathe out, notice your chest emptying. Notice your tummy relaxing.

6. Repeat this exercise another 2 times (3 times in total).

7. Return to your normal breathing pattern.

If you still feel tense or anxious, do the exercise again.

Options for breathing exercises

These two options for breathing exercises need just 1-2 minutes, plus a calm, quiet space.
Breathing and stretching exercise

1. Stand up straight. As you breathe in through your nose, raise your arms up over your head and touch your palms together.

2. As you breathe out through your mouth, turn the palms of your hands outwards.

3. Slowly bring your arms down to your sides while stretching out your hands and fingers.

4. Repeat the exercise until your breathing slows and you feel calmer.

Breathing and body scanning exercise

1. Close your eyes.

2. Breathe in and out slowly and deeply. While you breathe, scan your body from top to bottom. Check for any tension or discomfort. You'll probably notice that you're feeling tension somewhere - perhaps in your neck, chest, legs or shoulders.

3. Visualise breathing slowly into the areas of your body where you've noticed tension or discomfort. Think of it as a warm, healing breath.

Adapting breathing exercises for children at different stages

You might need to guide younger children or children with disability or autism through this activity or do it with them, using the steps above as a script.

Here's how you could guide your child through the activity. Remember to speak softly and slowly, and pause after you say each step:

1. 'Let's sit down so we're comfortable.'

2. 'Close your eyes.'

3. 'Now breathe in very slowly through your nose. Feel your chest filling up. Feel your tummy rising.'

4. 'Now hold your breath. Feel how full your chest and tummy are.'

5. 'Now breathe out slowly through your mouth. Feel your chest emptying out. Feel your tummy relaxing.'

6. 'Would you like to do that again?'

Depending on your child's concentration levels and interest, you could just do one round of breathing at a time to start with, and build up to 2-3 repetitions.

As your child gets a little older, you might like to do breathing exercises together. You could record yourself saying the steps above, and then use the recording as a guide for yourself and your child. Or you might be able to find a relaxation app with breathing exercises that suit both you and your child.

Older children and teenagers might like to do breathing exercises independently. Your child could use your recording when they're feeling stressed or want some help to relax. Or your child might like to make their own recording or download a relaxation app with exercises that work for them.

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Educator perspective: Teacher to complete

Child’s learning and development: This section provides a holistic view of the child based on the outcomes and key components of the Early Years Learning Framework, from observation and communication with the child.

Learning outcome 1: Child has a strong sense of identity. Children learn about themselves and construct their own identity within the context of their families and communities. Learning in this area has strong links to learning at school, including oral language, health, wellbeing and relationships, drama and history

Feels safe, secure, and supported:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Is developing their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and sense of agency

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Is developing knowledgeable and confident self-identities

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Learning to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Learning outcome 2: Child is connected with and contributes to their world. Experiences of relationships and participation in communities contribute to children’s belonging, being and becoming. Learning in this area has strong links to learning at school, including human society and environment, living and material worlds, physical worlds, earth and space and communication.

Is developing a sense of belonging to groups and communities and an understanding of the reciprocal rights and responsibilities necessary for active community participation:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Responds to diversity with respect:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Becoming aware of fairness:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Becoming socially responsible and showing respect for the environment:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Learning outcome 3: Child has a strong sense of wellbeing. Wellbeing incorporates both physical and psychological aspects and is central to belonging, being and becoming. Learning in this area has strong links to learning at school, including movement skills and performance, healthy, safe and active lifestyles, dance and drama.

Becoming strong in their social and emotional wellbeing:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Taking increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Learning outcome 4: Child is a confident and involved learner. A sense of security and sound wellbeing gives children the confidence to experiment and explore and try out new ideas, thus developing their competence and becoming active and involved participants in learning. Learning in this area has strong links to learning at school, including reasoning and problem solving, reading comprehension, creating texts, working scientifically and digital technologies.

Is developing dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Is developing a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Transferring and adapting what they have learned from one context to another:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Resourcing their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Learning outcome 5: Child communicates effectively. Communication is crucial to belonging, being and becoming. From birth, children communicate with others using gestures, sounds, language and assisted communication. Learning in this area has strong links to learning at school, including phonological awareness, reading, creating texts, understanding and responding to literature, working mathematically, representing numbers, measurement and data and creative arts.

Interacts verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Engages with a range of texts and gains meaning from these texts:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Expresses ideas and makes meaning using a range of media:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Is beginning to understand how symbols and pattern systems work:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Uses information and communication technologies to access information, investigate ideas and represent their thinking:

Mid Term report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

Term 4 report: Always  ☐ Usually ☐  Sometimes ☐  Needs support ☐

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Gather in a circle to share one kind thing someone did for them today. Re-introduce the talking stick for each child to have an opportunity to speak. This can be a play-based experience, if children would like to come together.

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Show children the quiet/comfort corner where they can go when feeling overwhelmed. Practice using calming techniques.

Positive affirmation cards

Social/emotional books, e.g. why am I happy, why am I sad, why am I angry.

Comfortable cushions

comfort toys, such as Sam the Sloth, large dinosaurs, my sensitive squid Kevin. A new addition to the social skills group will be a cassowary (Chn to name) (Story: saved from the Daintree rainforest)

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End the day with a goodbye song and positive affirmations for each child. Youtube song only as an example.

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Provisions for children to ponder, in regards to their own lives.

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This term, the children have been asked to explore friendships at preschool. Why they enjoy the friends they have at preschool (refer to mind map and hire board)

The Zones of regulation has been reintroduced, linking these to the EYLF outcomes, 1,2 & 3. Identifying feelings in self and others. This has been through discussions, literacy, identifying he emotions in the characters in a story.

Developing more literacy awareness, through an extended discussion, leading us into a different direction from the planning model. The social skills animals in our room, have been extremely important in aiding an understanding in caring for self and others and how one might feel if they were treated too harshly.

A small group of children, in collaboration with myself (Kellie ECT) and Caitlyn (Cameron’s mother), in developing an invitation o others for an animal picnic (linked to the social skills animals). The group came together to discuss a plan and draft for the invitation, depicting their favourite animal. The draft has started and final planning will commerce in term 2.

Karen (Director) and I (Kellie ECT) have discussed linking this idea of having a community picnic, into a fundraiser for the ‘Biggest Morning Tea’. Again, supporting children to understand the lens outside their own, helping others in need.

The literacy and numeracy scope, has been explored through the Play-based learning opportunities during our indoor/outdoor time. Using the time to scaffold children’s learning through play, has been an immensely rewarding opportunity. The lens of learning identifies with stories during meal times, using construction play to explore mathematical concepts, areas of safety whilst introducing ‘real’ tools to the preschool environment, such as drills, battery operated screw drivers, the trusty hand drill and a saw. This again assists and supports children to understand the safety barriers around tools that would generally be used by adults only. However, many of our children have the opportunity to develop these safety skills in the home. Helping their parents with building projects. And yes, a risk assessment was required; however, a woodwork one had already been developed and this an additional extra. We will continue to explore this wonderful exploration onto creative spaces in terms of 2.

Term 2: the children will be given simple tasks to complete at home, such as a pre-writing book and a scissors ✂️ booklet to assist and support fine motor development. This will be targeted more towards children attending school in 2026. However, as an inclusive practice all children will be invited to participate.

Term 2 changes (refer to room diary). Continued introduction of whole group times prior to lunch.

During W/group, the children have been the opportunity to engage in relaxation provisions, such as namaste and sensory relaxation (wiggle down your back). Then a story is presented. The children will then transition to lunch, using a transitional approach.

In introducing formal group times back into our program, we are assisting and supporting children to build the necessary skills to sit, listen and learn in a safe environment.

Goals/expectations for the group will be developed over time, such as all children are expected to attend this formal group-time experience.

Looking further, the children may be split into two groups, those children enjoying the small group experiences, such as literacy, project planning, extended art provisions linked to literacy interests. The other children may enjoy more hands on approaches to learning, such as tool time or a short story.

They will also have indoor, quiet play after lunch, where they have the opportunity to engage in relaxation and low stimulation provisions. The educators will be present and assist and supporting children to children with low stimulating provisions, such as reading, puzzles, and quiet art interests. Then a story children will also have the opportunity to rest if needed, on large cushions.

The children will then transition to the outdoor space for more play, before parents pick them up.

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Kayla Muscat on Instagram: "Bubble foam is a 2:1 water to bubble bath ratio 🫧🫧

Today I did 2 cups water, 1 cup bubble bath, a few drops of food dye and 2 heaped spoons of cornflour. The cornflour makes the bubbles last a bit longer! I forgot that a little goes a long way with this stuff so you could definitely go for half the amount I did for a container roughly the same size. 

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7,109 likes, 80 comments - beyondtheclassroomwithkayla on February 21, 2025: "Bubble foam is a 2:1 water to bubble bath ratio 🫧🫧

Today I did 2 cups water, 1 cup bubble bath, a few drops of food dye and 2 heaped spoons of cornflour. The cornflour makes the bubbles last a bit longer! I forgot that a little goes a long way with this stuff so you could definitely go for half the amount I did for a container roughly the same size. 

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Danielle Mimbs, M.Ed | Early Learning Activities | Motherhood on Instagram: "Here’s what I mean 👇🏼

This might look like a simple rainbow experiment.
But what’s actually happening here is much bigger.

Your child is experimenting with airflow.
They’re watching cause and effect in real time.
They’re predicting, testing, adjusting, and trying again.

That’s STEAM.

Not worksheets.
Not memorization.
Not sitting still before their brain is ready.

An “unfair advantage” in the early years doesn’t mean pushing kids harder or faster.
It means giving them experiences that wire their brain for curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence.

This is how kids learn to think.
This is how they learn to ask questions.
This is how learning sticks.

Most of us didn’t get this growing up.
Now we get to give it to our kids.

Save this for later.
Send it to someone who wants learning to feel exciting again.
And follow along if you believe kids deserve better than busywork 🤍

STEAM works because it:
• engages the body and the brain
• allows movement instead of fighting it
• builds understanding through doing, not forcing
• gives kids control, curiosity, and confidence

For so many neurodivergent kids, this is the first time learning feels good instead of frustrating.

And here’s the part most people miss:
STEAM isn’t “extra.”
It’s foundational.

When kids can experiment, build, test, and explore, their brains finally have a way in.
That’s when language grows.
That’s when regulation improves.
That’s when learning starts to stick.

This is exactly why I created Genius Kids. Comment “GENIUS” below and I’ll see you inside!"

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3,352 likes, 168 comments - steammadesimple on January 4, 2026: "Here’s what I mean 👇🏼

This might look like a simple rainbow experiment.
But what’s actually happening here is much bigger.

Your child is experimenting with airflow.
They’re watching cause and effect in real time.
They’re predicting, testing, adjusting, and trying again.

That’s STEAM.

Not worksheets.
Not memorization.
Not sitting still before their brain is ready.

An “unfair advantage” in the early years doesn’t mean pushing kids harder or faster.
It means giving them experiences that wire their brain for curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence.

This is how kids learn to think.
This is how they learn to ask questions.
This is how learning sticks.

Most of us didn’t get this growing up.
Now we get to give it to our kids.

Save this for later.
Send it to someone who wants learning to feel exciting again.
And follow along if you believe kids deserve better than busywork 🤍

STEAM works because it:
• engages the body and the brain
• allows movement instead of fighting it
• builds understanding through doing, not forcing
• gives kids control, curiosity, and confidence

For so many neurodivergent kids, this is the first time learning feels good instead of frustrating.

And here’s the part most people miss:
STEAM isn’t “extra.”
It’s foundational.

When kids can experiment, build, test, and explore, their brains finally have a way in.
That’s when language grows.
That’s when regulation improves.
That’s when learning starts to stick.

This is exactly why I created Genius Kids. Comment “GENIUS” below and I’ll see you inside!". 

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PLAYTIME ~ Laugh and Learn on Instagram: "• Rainbow Oobleck •
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I am ready for winter to be over and summer to be here, so here’s a favourite summer play idea. Freeze some jumbo ice blocks with food colouring, add some cornflour and water to a tray for the kids to make their own Oobleck, and why not add a surprise frozen inside the ice cubes as well. 
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#messyplayideas #messyplay #tufftrayideas #tufftrayplay #tufftrayactivities #kidsactivities #sensoryplayideas #sensoryplay #activitiesforkids #finemotorplay #kidsplay #preschoolactivities #playideasforkids #preschoolplay"

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1,070 likes, 45 comments - playtime_laughandlearn on July 11, 2025: "• Rainbow Oobleck •
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I am ready for winter to be over and summer to be here, so here’s a favourite summer play idea. Freeze some jumbo ice blocks with food colouring, add some cornflour and water to a tray for the kids to make their own Oobleck, and why not add a surprise frozen inside the ice cubes as well. 
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#messyplayideas #messyplay #tufftrayideas #tufftrayplay #tufftrayactivities #kidsactivities #sensoryplayideas #sensoryplay #activitiesforkids #finemotorplay #kidsplay #preschoolactivities #playideasforkids #preschoolplay". 

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Aran Childcare on Instagram: "Egg whites + baking soda + vinegar = instant fluffy science magic! 🫧 🤩

Such a fun (and safe!) experiment for curious kids. Perfect way to mix learning with play. 💡
Would you try this at home?

🌟Follow @aran.childcare for more🌟 

#KidsActivities #ScienceExperiment #FunLearning #STEMKids #HandsOnLearning #PreschoolFun #LearningThroughPlay #MessyPlay #KidsScience #ToddlerActivities #PreschoolActivities #CreativeLearning #HomeschoolFun #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CuriousKids #PlayBasedLearning #MomLife #DaycareLife #ChildcareActivities #exploringtogether"

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147 likes, 0 comments - aran.childcare on August 25, 2025: "Egg whites + baking soda + vinegar = instant fluffy science magic! 🫧 🤩

Such a fun (and safe!) experiment for curious kids. Perfect way to mix learning with play. 💡
Would you try this at home?

🌟Follow @aran.childcare for more🌟 

#KidsActivities #ScienceExperiment #FunLearning #STEMKids #HandsOnLearning #PreschoolFun #LearningThroughPlay #MessyPlay #KidsScience #ToddlerActivities #PreschoolActivities #CreativeLearning #HomeschoolFun #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CuriousKids #PlayBasedLearning #MomLife #DaycareLife #ChildcareActivities #exploringtogether". 

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Lulu Amorim on Instagram: "If your little one loves mouthing everything, this taste-safe sensory tray is a must-try! Made with just 2 simple ingredients, it’s easy to set up, fun to explore, and totally worry-free. 🙌

✅ Safe for curious toddlers ✅ Encourages sensory exploration ✅ Messy fun without the stress!

Would your toddler love this? Let me know below! ⬇️.
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#tastesafeplay #toddlerfun #sensoryplay #messyplay #diykids #toddleractivity #screenfreeplay #finemotorskills #playbasedlearning #creativekids #sensorydevelopment #easytoddleractivity #montessoriathome #parentingwin #toddlermom #sahm"

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80 likes, 22 comments - mom.ma.lu on April 4, 2025: "If your little one loves mouthing everything, this taste-safe sensory tray is a must-try! Made with just 2 simple ingredients, it’s easy to set up, fun to explore, and totally worry-free. 🙌

✅ Safe for curious toddlers ✅ Encourages sensory exploration ✅ Messy fun without the stress!

Would your toddler love this? Let me know below! ⬇️.
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#tastesafeplay #toddlerfun #sensoryplay #messyplay #diykids #toddleractivity #screenfreeplay #finemotorskills #playbasedlearning #creativekids #sensorydevelopment #easytoddleractivity #montessoriathome #parentingwin #toddlermom #sahm". 

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Lauren on Instagram: "Love me some good static ⚡️

SAVE this for your next rainy day! 

Simple science 💙

#rainday #scienceisfun #scienceforkids"

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11K likes, 71 comments - laurenashleykelly on November 6, 2025: "Love me some good static ⚡️

SAVE this for your next rainy day! 

Simple science 💙

#rainday #scienceisfun #scienceforkids". 

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Aneta Lit on Instagram: "Sortowanie kolorowych pomponików – prosta zabawa, która wspiera rozwój dziecka w spektrum autyzmu 💙

Czy wykorzystasz tę zabawę w domu ze swoim dzieckiem? 🤔
A może robicie już coś podobnego? 😊

Ta aktywność to świetny sposób na naukę przez zabawę – wystarczy plastikowa koszulka na dokumenty, kilka kolorowych pomponików i trochę kreatywności!

👉 Dzięki tej zabawie:
💡 dziecko ćwiczy motorykę małą (precyzyjne ruchy palców),
💡 rozwija koordynację ręka–oko,
💡 uczy się rozpoznawania i sortowania kolorów,
💡 a wszystko odbywa się w bezpiecznej i uporządkowanej przestrzeni, co jest szczególnie ważne dla dzieci w spektrum autyzmu.

Pomponiki są schowane w środku, więc nic się nie rozsypuje – zabawa jest czysta, spokojna i daje dziecku poczucie kontroli 🧩

Rodzice dzieci w spektrum często szukają prostych sposobów na wsparcie rozwoju sensorycznego i koncentracji – ta aktywność idealnie się do tego nadaje 💙

📍Spróbuj w domu i zobacz, jak Twoje dziecko reaguje na kolory, ruch i strukturę!

#spektrumautyzmu #dzieckowspektrum #wsparcierodziców #zabawaterapeutyczna #motorykamala #edukacjaprzezzabawę #pomocdlarodziców #autyzm #zabawasensoryczna #terapiadziecka"

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11K likes, 36 comments - aneta_literacka on October 18, 2025: "Sortowanie kolorowych pomponików – prosta zabawa, która wspiera rozwój dziecka w spektrum autyzmu 💙

Czy wykorzystasz tę zabawę w domu ze swoim dzieckiem? 🤔
A może robicie już coś podobnego? 😊

Ta aktywność to świetny sposób na naukę przez zabawę – wystarczy plastikowa koszulka na dokumenty, kilka kolorowych pomponików i trochę kreatywności!

👉 Dzięki tej zabawie:
💡 dziecko ćwiczy motorykę małą (precyzyjne ruchy palców),
💡 rozwija koordynację ręka–oko,
💡 uczy się rozpoznawania i sortowania kolorów,
💡 a wszystko odbywa się w bezpiecznej i uporządkowanej przestrzeni, co jest szczególnie ważne dla dzieci w spektrum autyzmu.

Pomponiki są schowane w środku, więc nic się nie rozsypuje – zabawa jest czysta, spokojna i daje dziecku poczucie kontroli 🧩

Rodzice dzieci w spektrum często szukają prostych sposobów na wsparcie rozwoju sensorycznego i koncentracji – ta aktywność idealnie się do tego nadaje 💙

📍Spróbuj w domu i zobacz, jak Twoje dziecko reaguje na kolory, ruch i strukturę!

#spektrumautyzmu #dzieckowspektrum #wsparcierodziców #zabawaterapeutyczna #motorykamala #edukacjaprzezzabawę #pomocdlarodziców #autyzm #zabawasensoryczna #terapiadziecka". 

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Bryony Grace on Instagram: "Reel 2 of our top 2025 reels 🤍 One of our many busy box updates! I've stopped doing these as much, but can't wait to get organised and back into them in the new year. They're a fab way to keep play fresh and educational using bits and bobs from around the home💫"

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7,107 likes, 52 comments - early.explorer on December 29, 2025: "Reel 2 of our top 2025 reels 🤍 One of our many busy box updates! I've stopped doing these as much, but can't wait to get organised and back into them in the new year. They're a fab way to keep play fresh and educational using bits and bobs from around the home💫". 

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Bryony Grace on Instagram: "Reel 3 of our top 2025 reels🤍 POUR & PLAY JARS. This was the first time I tried these, and they were such a hit! Though I would recommend having a decent hoover on hand if you plan on replicating them😉

#ukmum"

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8,089 likes, 111 comments - early.explorer on December 30, 2025: "Reel 3 of our top 2025 reels🤍 POUR & PLAY JARS. This was the first time I tried these, and they were such a hit! Though I would recommend having a decent hoover on hand if you plan on replicating them😉

#ukmum". 

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Inspire My Play ® on Instagram: "A simple STEAM idea for the PlayTRAY! All you need are some cotton pads, felt tips and a PlayTRAY filled with water. 💦 
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First decorate your cotton pads with felt tips and then place them in water and watch the colours stream out! This one is so great for encouraging kids to experiment with patterns and colours and see what effects can be created.
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Top tips are to change the water regularly to get the best effect and hold the felt tips down on the cotton pad a little longer to make sure the ink has really seeped in.
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Check out the PlayTRAY and our other sensory play products at inspiremyplay.com 
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📸 credit: @raisinglittlejess 
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#inspiremyplaytray #simpleplay #steamactivities #stemeducation #earlyyears #eyfs #sensoryplay #sensoryplaytray #sensorybin #sensoryplayideas #waterplay"

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1,127 likes, 26 comments - inspiremyplay on February 16, 2025: "A simple STEAM idea for the PlayTRAY! All you need are some cotton pads, felt tips and a PlayTRAY filled with water. 💦 
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First decorate your cotton pads with felt tips and then place them in water and watch the colours stream out! This one is so great for encouraging kids to experiment with patterns and colours and see what effects can be created.
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Top tips are to change the water regularly to get the best effect and hold the felt tips down on the cotton pad a little longer to make sure the ink has really seeped in.
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Check out the PlayTRAY and our other sensory play products at inspiremyplay.com 
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📸 credit: @raisinglittlejess 
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#inspiremyplaytray #simpleplay #steamactivities #stemeducation #earlyyears #eyfs #sensoryplay #sensoryplaytray #sensorybin #sensoryplayideas #waterplay". 

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Preschool Vibes on Instagram: "Come set up my shadow table with me! I’m using a big piece of white fleece (a white sheet works too), plus some shadow puppets I made—available at preschoolvibes.com—and translucent toys. Instead of playing on the table, the kids will crawl under it with flashlights to create and explore shadows. Such a fun twist on light and color!"

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3,722 likes, 71 comments - preschool_vibes_ on February 3, 2025: "Come set up my shadow table with me! I’m using a big piece of white fleece (a white sheet works too), plus some shadow puppets I made—available at preschoolvibes.com—and translucent toys. Instead of playing on the table, the kids will crawl under it with flashlights to create and explore shadows. Such a fun twist on light and color!". 

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BrightPath Kids Child Care on Instagram: "#Repost @they_are_the_future Vocal Vibrations 🎶📢⁠
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This activity is perfect for days when energy is overflowing—or just for having fun while learning. Something to enjoy again and again without limits!⁠
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Sometimes, children experience overwhelming emotions and frustration. Why not offer a way to release that pressure... while learning something cool?⁠
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How does it work? 🧠⁠
When you shout or speak loudly, your voice creates powerful vibrations in the air—like tiny ripples in a pond, but invisible! These sound waves travel through the air, hit the plastic, and make it shake. The shaking plastic then passes those vibrations to the salt grains or lightweight objects on top, causing them to "dance." 💃🏽⁠
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It’s a super cool way to see sound in action and discover how sound waves can move things around without even touching them! Science is all about finding the hidden forces that make our world move—how awesome is that?⁠
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✨Materials✨⁠
📍 Pipe Cleaners⁠
📍 Salt⁠
📍 Plastic Wrap⁠
📍 Large Metal Bowl⁠
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✨Instructions✨⁠
📍 Stretch the plastic wrap tightly over the bowl or container. Make sure it’s smooth and secure. Use a rubber band to hold it in place if needed.⁠
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📍 Place the pipe cleaners or salt on top.⁠
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📍 Bring your mouth close to the plastic (but don’t touch it!) and shout, sing, or make funny noises. You can also place a speaker near the bowl and play music at a high volume (but not too loud for little ears).⁠
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✅ Watch the Dance: As the sound waves hit the plastic, watch the salt grains or objects jump and wiggle! The louder the sound, the bigger the vibrations.⁠
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✅ Explore and Experiment: Try different sounds, pitches, or even clapping near the plastic. Observe how the movements change with the sound.⁠
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Save this activity and give it a try!⁠
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#brightpathkids #sciencerules #STEMactivity #mentalhealth #emotions"

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11K likes, 65 comments - brightpathkids on January 19, 2025: "#Repost @they_are_the_future Vocal Vibrations 🎶📢⁠
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This activity is perfect for days when energy is overflowing—or just for having fun while learning. Something to enjoy again and again without limits!⁠
⁠
Sometimes, children experience overwhelming emotions and frustration. Why not offer a way to release that pressure... while learning something cool?⁠
⁠
How does it work? 🧠⁠
When you shout or speak loudly, your voice creates powerful vibrations in the air—like tiny ripples in a pond, but invisible! These sound waves travel through the air, hit the plastic, and make it shake. The shaking plastic then passes those vibrations to the salt grains or lightweight objects on top, causing them to "dance." 💃🏽⁠
⁠
It’s a super cool way to see sound in action and discover how sound waves can move things around without even touching them! Science is all about finding the hidden forces that make our world move—how awesome is that?⁠
⁠
✨Materials✨⁠
📍 Pipe Cleaners⁠
📍 Salt⁠
📍 Plastic Wrap⁠
📍 Large Metal Bowl⁠
⁠
✨Instructions✨⁠
📍 Stretch the plastic wrap tightly over the bowl or container. Make sure it’s smooth and secure. Use a rubber band to hold it in place if needed.⁠
⁠
📍 Place the pipe cleaners or salt on top.⁠
⁠
📍 Bring your mouth close to the plastic (but don’t touch it!) and shout, sing, or make funny noises. You can also place a speaker near the bowl and play music at a high volume (but not too loud for little ears).⁠
⁠
✅ Watch the Dance: As the sound waves hit the plastic, watch the salt grains or objects jump and wiggle! The louder the sound, the bigger the vibrations.⁠
⁠
✅ Explore and Experiment: Try different sounds, pitches, or even clapping near the plastic. Observe how the movements change with the sound.⁠
⁠
Save this activity and give it a try!⁠
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#brightpathkids #sciencerules #STEMactivity #mentalhealth #emotions". 

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Kara Weatherall | Learning through play on Instagram: "We absolutely love fizzy play, but it’s often a quick activity because they pour all the ingredients in at once and it’s done!! 

I’ve got a solution for you!! Long lasting fizz!! 

First we sprinkled some bicarbonate soda on our tuff tray, and then added some water and food colouring. The bicarbonate doesn’t fully dissolve in the water so it sits on the bottom of the tray! 

We then used vinegar in spray bottles! The vinegar and bicarb react causing a chemical reaction! 

Inspired by @life_with_little_loves"

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4,957 likes, 156 comments - our.tiny.moments on January 9, 2025: "We absolutely love fizzy play, but it’s often a quick activity because they pour all the ingredients in at once and it’s done!! 

I’ve got a solution for you!! Long lasting fizz!! 

First we sprinkled some bicarbonate soda on our tuff tray, and then added some water and food colouring. The bicarbonate doesn’t fully dissolve in the water so it sits on the bottom of the tray! 

We then used vinegar in spray bottles! The vinegar and bicarb react causing a chemical reaction! 

Inspired by @life_with_little_loves". 

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Soshi on Instagram: "Spark joy & learning with these pocket-sized wonders. Ideal for parents, teachers & caregivers who value:
Screen-free entertainment
Portable learning tools
Fine motor skill practice
Cognitive development
#chanafavors #KidsActivities #learningisfun #teacherresources
#FineMotorSkills kidslearning playideas LearningThroughPlay earlylearning playandlearn earlychildhoodeducation"

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14K likes, 156 comments - all_for_babys_s on December 6, 2025: "Spark joy & learning with these pocket-sized wonders. Ideal for parents, teachers & caregivers who value:
Screen-free entertainment
Portable learning tools
Fine motor skill practice
Cognitive development
#chanafavors #KidsActivities #learningisfun #teacherresources
#FineMotorSkills kidslearning playideas LearningThroughPlay earlylearning playandlearn earlychildhoodeducation". 

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Lily b Coco - Silly Miss Lily on Instagram: "18 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids! 🎉✨

Stuck inside and need some easy, fun ideas to keep your little ones entertained? Here are 18 simple indoor activities using things you already have at home — cardboard, tape, pom poms, craft sticks, and more!

These play ideas aren’t just fun , they build hand-eye coordination, focus, patience, and problem-solving through hands-on play. Each one encourages learning through creativity, movement, and exploration.

Some activities last 10 minutes, others an hour, either way, kids are busy learning and you might even sneak in a quiet coffee break ☕🍪

#ToddlerActivities #KidsPlayIdeas #IndoorActivities #LearningThroughPlay #EasySetupPlay #StayAtHomeFun"

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11K likes, 61 comments - lilybcoco on December 12, 2025: "18 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids! 🎉✨

Stuck inside and need some easy, fun ideas to keep your little ones entertained? Here are 18 simple indoor activities using things you already have at home — cardboard, tape, pom poms, craft sticks, and more!

These play ideas aren’t just fun , they build hand-eye coordination, focus, patience, and problem-solving through hands-on play. Each one encourages learning through creativity, movement, and exploration.

Some activities last 10 minutes, others an hour, either way, kids are busy learning and you might even sneak in a quiet coffee break ☕🍪

#ToddlerActivities #KidsPlayIdeas #IndoorActivities #LearningThroughPlay #EasySetupPlay #StayAtHomeFun". 

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Did you know children today spend less time outdoors than ever before? It's a concerning trend, especially when we consider how vital outdoor play is for their development. Research shows that time spent in nature improves cognitive function, social skills, and emotional well-being in young children.

But beyond the stats, there's something magical about watching a child explore the outdoors-their curiosity sparked, senses engaged, and imagination unleashed.

As early childhood educators, parents, and caregivers, we know the value of play. But how often do we take that play outside? Nature provides an incredible, free resource for learning that's often overlooked. From sensory-rich experiences to activities that challenge both body and mind, outdoor play is a game-changer for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

In this guide, we'll dive into 50 nature-based play activities that will not only keep children engaged but will also help them grow, learn, and connect with the world around them.

Whether it's creating with natural materials or observing wildlife, these activities are designed to get children moving, thinking, and having fun-all while developing essential life skills.

1. Nature Scavenger Hunt

Source: Mini Mad Things

Create a list of natural items (e.g., leaves, rocks, feathers) for children to find. This is one of the best outdoor play ideas to keep kids engaged and moving while connecting with nature.

2. Leaf Rubbing Art

Source: First Palette

Place leaves under paper and rub with crayons to make leaf prints. This free outdoor activity for kids fosters creativity while exploring the textures of nature.

3. Build a Fairy House

Source: DIY Inspired

Use sticks, leaves, and other natural materials to create tiny homes for fairies. It's a magical way to bring fun outdoor activities to do with kids into imaginative play.

4. Mud Kitchen

Source: Play of the Wild

Set up a play area with pots, pans, and mud for creative cooking. One of the messiest and most enjoyable outdoor activities for kids at home that encourages tactile play.

5. Nature Collage

Source: Learning & Exploring Through Play

Collect natural items like leaves, twigs, and flowers, and glue them onto paper to create artwork. This nature activity for toddlers is a wonderful way to help young ones interact with the environment creatively.

6. Rock Painting

Source: The Moments at Home

Paint rocks with various designs and use them for decoration or games. This outdoor activity for kids blends art and nature and can be done right at home.

7. Helping in the Garden

Source: Care for Kids

Involve children in planting flowers, vegetables, and herbs - or with general gardening duties such as weeding. A good outdoor activity for young children, it teaches responsibility while connecting with nature.

8. Nature Journaling

Source: Thimble & Twig

Have children draw or write about their observations and experiences in nature. This nature activity for kids builds reflection and observation skills while fostering a love of the outdoors.

9. Sensory Bin with Natural Materials

Source: Laughing Kids Learn

Fill a bin with soil, sand, leaves, and other natural materials for sensory play. It's one of those free outdoor activities for kids that sparks curiosity and exploration.

10. Bird Watching

Source: Everyday Dishes

Set up a bird feeder and observe the different types of birds that visit. How do you engage kids in nature? Bird watching is a peaceful and educational way to do it!

11. Water Play

Source: Babyology

Use a hose or watering cans for splashing, pouring, and other water-based activities. A fantastic outdoor activity for kids at home to cool down and enjoy nature on a hot day.

12. Bug Hunt

Source: Kidspot

Search for insects under rocks, leaves, and logs. It's a nature activity for toddlers that fosters curiosity and introduces them to the fascinating world of tiny creatures.

13. Outdoor Obstacle Course

Source: Friday We're in Love

Create a course using natural elements like logs, rocks, and ropes for climbing and jumping. Why not incorporate some other common household and play items to extend the course, such as pool noodles, skipping ropes or hoops? It's one of the most active outdoor play ideas that helps children build physical strength and coordination.

14. Nature Photography

Source: Childhood by Nature

Give children cameras or smartphones to capture images of their surroundings. One of the more creative outdoor activities for kids, it allows them to focus on the beauty of nature and develop their observation skills.

15. Build a Bug Hotel

Source: Ten Little

Create habitats for insects using natural and recycled materials like bamboo, pine cones, cardboard and leaves. Building bug hotels offers hands-on learning and encourages curiosity about wildlife.

16. Tree Climbing

Allow supervised tree climbing to help children develop physical skills and coordination. This timeless outdoor play idea is perfect for adventurous little ones.

17. Nature-Based Storytelling

Source: Megan Zeni

Use natural objects like leaves, stones, or feathers as props for storytelling and imaginative play. Kids will love creating their own nature-inspired stories.

18. Create a Nature Walk

Source: Kidspot

Take a walk through a local park, discussing different plants, animals, and natural features you encounter. With so many family friendly walking trails in South Australia, this is a fantastic weekend or school holiday activity the whole family can enjoy!

19. Kite Flying

Fly kites in an open outdoor space, enjoying the wind and movement. It's a classic outdoor activity for kids that encourages children to be physically active while having fun.

20. Nature Sensory Walk

Walk barefoot on different textures like grass, sand, and dirt to experience various sensory inputs. This unique nature activity for toddlers helps little ones connect to the earth through touch.

21. Star Gazing

Observe the night sky and identify constellations. It's an excellent activity for winding down the day and sparking curiosity about the universe.

22. Rock Hopping

Source: Playtivities

Use stones and rocks to create a path for children to hop across or follow, depending on their steadiness on their feet. This fun and challenging activity helps develop balance and coordination.

23. Create a Nature Sanctuary

Source: Get The Kids Outside

Set up a quiet space with natural elements like rocks, plants, and logs, where children can relax and reflect. Otherwise, venture out to your local park and find a calming sit spot for you children to enjoy some peaceful downtime whilst outdoors.

24. Nature Bingo

Source: School Mum

Create bingo cards with natural items like leaves, birds, or flowers, and have children mark them off as they find them. It's a fun way to mix play with nature education.

25. Wildlife Tracking

Source: Parenting Science

Look for animal tracks and discuss which animals might have made them. This outdoor activity for kids encourages exploration and introduces children to the world of wildlife.

26. Pine Cone Crafts

Source: Sprouting Wild Ones

Use pine cones to create art projects or decorations. This creative activity engages children's imagination while making use of natural materials found in the environment.

27. Sun Prints

Source: Mud & Bloom

Use special sun-printing paper to create silhouettes of natural objects like leaves or flowers. This activity teaches children about the effects of sunlight while creating beautiful art.

28. Mud Pies

Source: Crafty Kids at Home

Make "mud pies" using dirt, water, and natural materials for imaginative play. This is one of those fun outdoor activities to do with kids that taps into their creativity and love for messy play activities.

29. Nature Music

Source: Preschool Play & Learn

Create musical instruments from natural materials like drums from logs or maracas from seed pods. This outdoor play idea encourages children to explore sounds and rhythm in a natural setting.

30. Leaf and Twig Weaving

Source: Nature Play SA

Use leaves and twigs to create simple woven patterns. This nature activity for kids blends crafting with natural materials, improving fine motor skills while exploring textures.

31. Exploring Tunnels

Source: Good Living

Create tunnels using large cardboard boxes or natural structures like fallen trees. This activity brings a sense of adventure and imaginative play into outdoor exploration. In Adelaide (where most of our childcare centres are based), we're also lucky to be home to many nature playgrounds, including the Morialta Conservation Park.

32. Giant Bubble Making

Source: Rhubarb & Wren

Use a homemade bubble solution and wands to create giant bubbles. This simple yet magical activity captivates children and adds fun to any outdoor activity for kids at home.

33. Planting Seeds

Involve children in the process of planting seeds in a garden or pots. Let them dig small holes, place seeds in the soil, and water them. Over time, they can observe how the seeds sprout and grow into plants.

This activity teaches responsibility, patience, and the basics of nature's life cycles. Plus, it's a perfect outdoor activity for kids at home that encourages a deeper connection to the environment.

34. Animal Observation

Observe and learn about various animals in the area, noting their behaviours and characteristics. This activity encourages children to quietly observe and respect wildlife around them.

There are many conservation parks in Adelaide, such as Cleland and Belair National Park, where children can observe a variety of animals in their natural habitats.

35. Dandelion Wishes

Blow on dandelions and make a wish, discussing how dandelions spread their seeds. This simple, calming activity connects children to the natural life cycle of plants.

36. Rock Balancing

Source: Ready Child

Try balancing rocks on top of each other to create stable and artistic structures. It's an engaging outdoor activity for kids that requires concentration and patience.

37. Nature Puzzles

Source: Little Pine Learners

Create puzzles using natural objects by arranging them into patterns or shapes. This activity enhances children's problem-solving abilities while they explore nature.

38. Leaf Boat Racing

Source: Mother Natured

Make small boats from leaves or bark and race them in a stream or puddle. A great way to turn a simple nature activity for toddlers and preschoolers into a fun competition.

39. Nature Paintbrushes

Source: Lovevery

Gather leaves, sticks, and other natural materials to create your own paintbrushes. Children can dip these nature-made brushes into paint and use them to create unique art pieces.

This activity blends creativity with nature exploration, offering a fun, hands-on way to engage with the environment.

40. Forest Bathing

Source: Childhood By Nature

Spend time in a forested area, focusing on the sensory experience of the surroundings. This mindful activity helps children connect deeply with nature and learn the benefits of spending time outdoors.

41. Flower Pressing

Source: Sow N' Sow

Collect flowers and press them to create dried floral art. This creative outdoor activity for kids teaches patience and introduces them to the beauty of preserving natural elements.

42. Fossil Hunting

Source: National Geographic Kids

Look for interesting rock formations or imprints in the ground that might resemble fossils. This exciting activity engages children's curiosity about the history of the earth.

43. Nature Potion Making

Source: Tinkergarten

Encourage children to gather leaves, flowers, and other natural materials to mix together in bowls or jars with water, creating their own " nature potions."

This imaginative activity sparks creativity and allows kids to explore textures and scents in nature, while fostering a sense of discovery and play.

44. Nature Mandala

Source: Mary Makes Good

Gather items like rocks, leaves, flowers, and sticks to create a beautiful mandala pattern on the ground. Children can arrange their collected natural materials in circular, symmetrical designs, which helps develop focus, creativity, and an appreciation for patterns in nature.

This activity is calming and offers a great opportunity for mindfulness in the outdoors.

45. Leaf Threading

Source: Treehouse Learning

Collect a variety of large leaves with stems, and provide the children with a piece of string. Assisting them to puncture holes in the leaves, they can thread the leaves together to make garlands, necklaces, or hanging decorations.

This activity helps develop fine motor skills and encourages creativity, all while engaging with natural materials.

46. Cave Exploration

Source: South Australia

Explore natural caves or rock formations, discussing their formation and significance. This outdoor activity for kids teaches them about geology, while igniting a sense of adventure.

Adelaide and its surrounds offer fascinating cave exploration opportunities, such as Naracoorte Caves, Tantanoola Caves, Mount Gambier Cave Gardens and Sellicks Beach, where children can learn about geology and experience the wonder of natural formations.

47. Cloud Watching

Lay down on the grass and watch the clouds drift by. Encourage children to imagine what shapes or animals they see and share their thoughts with each other. This calm, contemplative activity helps foster creativity and mindfulness while deepening their connection with nature.

48. Nature Charades

Source: In The Playroom

Act out different animals or natural phenomena and have others guess what they are. This playful activity teaches children about the natural world while encouraging creative movement.

Visit In The Playroom to view all of their free printable animal charades cards!

49. Flower Identification

Learn to identify and name different flowers in the area. This simple activity introduces children to botany and enhances their awareness of the diversity in plant life.

50. Sun and Shadow Play

Source: Tinkergarten

Use the sun to create shadow drawings or play shadow games on sunny days. This outdoor play idea encourages children to explore light and shadow while being active outdoors.

Conclusion

Outdoor play isn't just fun-it's foundational to a child's growth and development. Whether it's building a fairy house, observing animals, or creating a nature journal, these activities foster creativity, physical health, and a love for nature.

By incorporating outdoor play into daily routines, we offer children the chance to explore, learn, and grow in ways that indoor activities simply can't replicate. So, grab some supplies, head outside, and watch how these nature-based experiences inspire your little ones!

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Discover 50 engaging nature-based activities that inspire children to explore the outdoors while fostering creativity, physical health, and a love for nature.

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Mother's day 10th May

Ideas:

Bracelets/necklaces

Popsicle stick photo frames

Decorative pots with plant

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Harmony Day; Celebrating Culture & Diversity. Everyone Belongs ...

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Lindsey BenGera | Sprinkle in Learning® on Instagram: "Build coordination, focus, and color confidence while feeling like play instead of work. 🌈 

#finemotorfun #learningthroughplay #simpleactivities #earlylearning #kidsactivities"

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993 likes, 17 comments - sprinkleinlearning on January 6, 2026: "Build coordination, focus, and color confidence while feeling like play instead of work. 🌈 

#finemotorfun #learningthroughplay #simpleactivities #earlylearning #kidsactivities". 

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Bryony Grace on Instagram: "Bringing some magic into this dreary January 🥲 When the weather is cold & dark, a little bit of wonderland helps lighten the mood😉❄️

INGREDIENTS:
❄️ Snow- Bicarb soda & a dash of water (add slowly until it becomes packable)
❄️ Water- Gelatine according to the packet + a drop of blue food dye (if you add less water, it becomes more of a fine motor challenge due to its thickness)
The ice is just ice, obvs🤪 I used a muffin tin for the big ones!

Enjoy 🤍

Ad ✨️ Oh, ps, this is from my sensory play book!! (It's linked in bio or you can comment messy minis, and an automated dm will ping your way with the link)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 🫶"

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3,706 likes, 104 comments - early.explorer on January 13, 2026: "Bringing some magic into this dreary January 🥲 When the weather is cold & dark, a little bit of wonderland helps lighten the mood😉❄️

INGREDIENTS:
❄️ Snow- Bicarb soda & a dash of water (add slowly until it becomes packable)
❄️ Water- Gelatine according to the packet + a drop of blue food dye (if you add less water, it becomes more of a fine motor challenge due to its thickness)
The ice is just ice, obvs🤪 I used a muffin tin for the big ones!

Enjoy 🤍

Ad ✨️ Oh, ps, this is from my sensory play book!! (It's linked in bio or you can comment messy minis, and an automated dm will ping your way with the link)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 🫶". 

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Investigate further stories from the Safe Series from the NSW Office of thr Children's Guardian.

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The Little Snowflake’s Journey ❄️ | Calming Winter Story for Children

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That's (Not) Mine! | Animated Kids Book | Vooks Narrated Storybooks

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Developing a parent meeting document. Karen to run through ideas, on how to develop a template for parent meetings. Keeping a similar format; however, a document that can be sent out to families to complete.

Brief child history, e.g. illness, additional needs, what comforts the child (transition ideas)

Childs interests, strengths and family structure.

Concerns families may have about their child.

Goal setting in collaboration with families, from areas of concern.

Strategies, ISP, BMP if required.

Input from external agencies, therapy supports.

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5 Ways To Improve Family Engagement In Your Childcare Centre - OWNA

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Family engagement is one of the most important things you should master in your childcare centre if you want to build long-lasting relationships between families, communities and educators. Not only does it help children and families, it also assists your service with word-of-mouth and compliance to the relevant frameworks and standards. What Is Family Engagement? […]

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What if thoughts: problem solving our emotions/feelings

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What if thoughts: problem solving our emotions/feelings

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When Fern can't stop thinking of what-ifs, her friend helps calm her

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Taking photos of the children’s faces and they can do a puzzle of their face

Photos of the Children’s faces and they get to decorate the outside using paint and crayons.

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Ideas to come

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Using Blanks Levels of Questions to Develop Language and Vocabulary - Speech Pathology Tasmania

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Blank's Levels of Questions help children build language by moving from simple naming to deeper thinking and reasoning.

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Sensory play is always a win at our place. The kids love exploring the different textures and using the props to inspire their own creativity. From this, there are times when they get lost in their own stories created with their characters and other times, they get engulfed in exploring the sensory mediums. This sensory seashore small world resulted in the combination of both these inspiring types of play.

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https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/simple-make-texture-balloons-tactile-sensory-play/

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https://www.learning4kids.net/play-ideas/exploring-activities/list-of-sensory-play-ideas/

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A conversation emerged between Kay and I, regarding making music more accessible to all children throughout their day. Moving away from traditional group times and using the day to explore and experiment with sound. Kay went through some simple beats on the piano, e.g. middle C. Not being musically inclined, I needed the visual tool to make connections. Please see photo and video for further information.

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Rainbow Color Mixing Fizzy Kids Science Experiment | Kids stem activities, Sensory activities toddlers, Baby learning activities

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Jul 17, 2025 - Fun fizzy science experiment STEM activity for kids to promote fine motor skills, learn about color mixing, engage senses and fuel curiosity.

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Bridget Levine | Baby Food | Mom Tips | Postpartum Weight loss on Instagram: "Baby feet are packed with sensory receptors.
When they press into uneven textures like beans, rice, grass, or sand, those receptors send information straight to the brain.

This is called tactile and proprioceptive input.
It helps the nervous system learn where the body is in space and how to respond to it.

That input supports
• body awareness and balance
• coordination and motor planning
• regulation of the nervous system
• calmer transitions between states like play, rest, and sleep

For babies and toddlers, the brain develops from the body up.
Movement and sensation come before language and higher skills.

So barefoot sensory play isn’t about pressure points or “activating” something specific.
It’s about giving the brain rich, varied input through the feet which are one of the main sensory gateways early on.

Simple. Safe. Developmentally appropriate.
And something kids naturally love to explore.

Let them feel.
Let them explore.
This is how their brains learn first.

#babydevelopment
#developmentalplay #babyactivities  #childdevelopment #sensoryplay"

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93K likes, 1,228 comments - bridgetmlevine on February 3, 2026: "Baby feet are packed with sensory receptors.
When they press into uneven textures like beans, rice, grass, or sand, those receptors send information straight to the brain.

This is called tactile and proprioceptive input.
It helps the nervous system learn where the body is in space and how to respond to it.

That input supports
• body awareness and balance
• coordination and motor planning
• regulation of the nervous system
• calmer transitions between states like play, rest, and sleep

For babies and toddlers, the brain develops from the body up.
Movement and sensation come before language and higher skills.

So barefoot sensory play isn’t about pressure points or “activating” something specific.
It’s about giving the brain rich, varied input through the feet which are one of the main sensory gateways early on.

Simple. Safe. Developmentally appropriate.
And something kids naturally love to explore.

Let them feel.
Let them explore.
This is how their brains learn first.

#babydevelopment
#developmentalplay #babyactivities  #childdevelopment #sensoryplay". 

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The importance of music in the early years

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The importance of music in the early years

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https://playmatters.org.au/blog/music-play-for-early-literacy-and-numeracy

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How Singing, Sound, and Rhythm Shape Young Minds

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Music is more than a fun activity—it is a powerful tool for building brains.

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Tools to assist and support children to;

- Regulate heightened emotions.

- Used as a transitional tool, on arrival, or transitioning within the daily program.

Calming tool to allow the child to take in new information.

Share the space others

Create new friendships, re-establish previous relationships.

Extend on developmental domains, using learning opportunities to explore science concepts.

Links to EYLF OUTCOMES (refer to learning objectives)

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Follow up from observation (making our paint). To extend the learning, we will focus on investigating colour changes and experimenting with making paint from a variety of natural materials. The children will explore using soils, leaves, flowers, and fruits to create different pigments.
Throughout the process, we will encourage prediction and inquiry by asking questions such as, “What colour do you think it will be?” and “Do you think it will change colour when it dries?” The children will compare the colours when first applied to the colours after drying, observing and discussing any differences they notice.
To support this investigation, we will create a “Nature Paint Chart” to record our findings, documenting the materials used, predicted colours, and the final dried results. We will also develop a book to capture our experiments, observations, and create a shared record of our learning journey.

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Take a look! 📌 https://pin.it/20BVixUYS

Thank you georgia for sharing this with us

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Adriane | Clever Play, Hacks & Products for Kids on Instagram: "🌈 TAPIOCA PEARLS🧋Simple prep, big payoff 💪

I used tiny tapioca pearls that create a jelly-like feel. Cook and drain pearls as directed. Add a few squirts of food dye, stir, and cool to room temperature. 

The possibilities on this one are endless - any color, any theme - just put down a big ‘ole mat and sip your hot coffee ☕️ 

SAVE to try 💕

#easysensoryplay #openendedplay #toddleractivities #messyplayideas #screenfreeplay"

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137 likes, 212 comments - babblehead_mom on February 23, 2026: "🌈 TAPIOCA PEARLS🧋Simple prep, big payoff 💪

I used tiny tapioca pearls that create a jelly-like feel. Cook and drain pearls as directed. Add a few squirts of food dye, stir, and cool to room temperature. 

The possibilities on this one are endless - any color, any theme - just put down a big ‘ole mat and sip your hot coffee ☕️ 

SAVE to try 💕

#easysensoryplay #openendedplay #toddleractivities #messyplayideas #screenfreeplay". 

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https://youtu.be/f09CESMByLg?si=zHG4pd3YnAtwvk5l

https://youtu.be/XPXY0bphLjo?si=zR8PKQPdlD3XLG61

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Karen suggested I share a section of our program with parents, as I (Kellie ) discussed how we could make Standard 6 more transparent and an evolving document for parent/carer inclusion. This was a section shared on OWNA today (23/4/26)

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Following on from children interest in the golden orb spider that has been out in the yard, reading the very busy spider book with the children and then getting to create their own webs using sticks and string.

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7.3K views · 1.3K reactions | Make learning feel like play 🌈 Freeze colored water
Red. Blue. Yellow. Add warm water
Let them melt, mix, and watch new colors appear 💦 They stay focused
They explore on their own 2 minute setup
Real engagement Save this and try it with your kids 💙 #colortheory #toddlerplayideas #toddlerlearning #kidslearningfun #toddleractivitiesathome | Let’s Have Fun Mommy

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Make learning feel like play 🌈 Freeze colored water
Red. Blue. Yellow. Add warm water
Let them melt, mix, and watch new colors appear 💦 They stay focused
They explore on their own 2 minute setup…

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Using tires off broken bike and donated fabric