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- Linking the importance and value of play for babies and young toddlers with the National Quality Framework and play theories.
- Explore the developmental stages of play.
- Real, practical examples of how to support play for ages 0 – 2 years. Including developmental connections.
- Reflections on current practice to support quality improvement.
Purposeful Play: Engaging Babies & Young Toddlers
Designed for educators in the early years education and care sector, this on-demand webcast explores the essential role of play in the learning and development of babies and young toddlers (0–2 years). Purposeful Play: Engaging Babies and Young Toddlers links the importance and value of play with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and key play theories, supporting educators to provide rich, responsive, and developmentally appropriate experiences.
Through a dive into the developmental stages of play, educators will build on their understanding of how babies and toddlers learn through exploration, connection, and movement. The webcast offers real-world, practical examples of how to meaningfully support play in daily practice, with clear links to developmental milestones and outcomes.
Educators will also be guided through reflective practice strategies to evaluate and enhance their current approaches, fostering continuous quality improvement aligned with the NQF. Whether working with infants or toddlers, this course provides valuable insights to help educators create engaging, purposeful play environments that support each child’s learning journey from the very beginning.
Course Specifications
- Audience: Educators, Leaders
- Duration: 1 - 3 Hours
- Early Learning Settings: ELC, FDC
- National Quality Standards: Quality Area 1, Quality Area 2, Quality Area 5, Quality Area 6
- Topics: Babies, Curriculum, EYLF, Programming, Toddlers
