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Mapping the Magic of Play – Self-Paced Course
- Build on your understanding of childhood occupations with a focus on the role of play.
- Explore the characteristics and importance of play in child development.
- Link play and play mapping to the NQF and approved learning frameworks.
- Use the Tool for Observing Play Outdoors to support programming and reflection.
Multimodal Learning and Play – On-Demand Webcast
- Define multimodality
- EYLF/MTOP V2.0 links
- Research and multimodality
- Multimodal play
- Supporting, recognising and making visible multimodal ways of knowing and communicating
Play, the Environment and Intentionality – On-Demand Webcast
- Explore theory & philosophy’s influence on environment.
- Identify components of environment design.
- Understand how open ended resources provide an invitation to learn.
- Critically analyse learning environments and philosophy behind their creations
Purposeful Play: Engaging Babies & Young Toddlers – On-Demand Webcast
- 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.
Valuing Play – Bundle
Deepen your understanding of play as the foundation of children’s learning, development, wellbeing and identity through the "Valuing Play" Online Learning Bundle.
The Valuing Play Bundle explores the many dimensions of play-based learning, from designing intentional environments and recognising multimodal learning, to understanding the developmental significance of play in outdoor spaces and in the earliest years of life. Grounded in contemporary research, reflective practice and the National Quality Framework, these courses support educators to create meaningful learning experiences that honour children’s curiosity, agency and ways of knowing.
Designed to strengthen professional practice across all age groups, the Valuing Play Bundle empowers educators to move beyond seeing play as “just play” and instead recognise it as a powerful vehicle for connection, communication, exploration and lifelong learning.
Bundle and Save!
Each bundle offers a 20% savings compared to purchasing all included courses separately. Included in this bundle are:- Mapping the Magic of Play – Self-Paced Course
- Discover practical play mapping strategies and explore how outdoor and nature-based play supports children’s development, wellbeing and engagement.
- Multimodal Learning and Play – On-Demand Webcast, New Edition
- In this New Edition of the course, explore a range of multimodal ways children learn and communicate, with updated content and interactive opportunities to support reflection and connection to everyday practice.
- Play, the Environment and Intentionality – On-Demand Webcast
- Explore how thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments reflect educational philosophies and support meaningful, intentional play experiences.
- Purposeful Play: Engaging Babies & Young Toddlers – On-Demand Webcast
- Build confidence in supporting play-based learning for babies and toddlers through responsive, developmentally appropriate experiences and interactions.
The "Valuing Play" Online Learning Bundle supports educators to critically reflect on their environments, interactions and teaching approaches while strengthening their understanding of play as a fundamental right and essential component of quality early childhood education and care.
Course Specifications
- Audience: Educators, Leaders
- Duration: Half Day
- Early Learning Settings: ELC, FDC, OSHC
- National Quality Standards: Quality Area 1, Quality Area 2, Quality Area 3, Quality Area 5, Quality Area 6, Quality Area 7
- Topics: Babies, Behaviours, Curriculum, EYLF, Kindy, MTOP, Programming, Toddlers
- Series & Bundles: Online Learning Bundles
