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Guest written by Hannah McCarten, Bachelor of Education (Early Years) Student from the University...
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Guest written by Hannah McCarten, Bachelor of Education (Early Years) Student from the University...
Kids Promotions is thrilled to announce the return of Play School Live in Concert, coming to QLD!...
The first 1000 days of a child's life present a critical window for development, shaping their...
Play Matters Australia is excited to announce that Jane Won has been appointed as the new Board...
Playing in nature is a great way to help toddlers and preschoolers explore the environment, get...
Children and mess – every parent and carer knows you can’t have one without the other. Some days...
LOCAL PLAYGROUPS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR GRANTS THIS NATIONAL PLAYGROUP WEEKThis week is National...
Due to record numbers of families wanting to attend playgroups and access additional support, a new...
Play Matters Australia announced today that Kirsty Dixon has resigned as Chief Executive Officer....
In today's fast-paced world, it's becoming increasingly important for children to develop STEAM...
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Belonging, Being and Becoming, is Australia’s early...
Along with exploring their imagination, creative play is vital for healthy brain development in...
Wednesday the 8th of November, 2022, made for a very special day for HIPPY Goodna Parents and...
Playing outside is the perfect way to keep children engaged and encourage exploration throughout...
Children enjoy discovering different ways of using egg cartons and boxes without a thought for the...
If you were familiar with Playgroup Queensland’s monthly themes you might have noticed that ‘Around...
Early childhood theories, research, and practice depict children as active constructors of meaning...
Named after the Ugarapul word meaning 'pretty hill beside the water', Karalee is bordered by the...
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places...
Physical play is a key part of a child’s journey throughout their childhood as they grow, learn,...
The Australian Government Department of Health has developed the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for...
Play Matters Australia launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on Friday, 20 May 2022.
Play Matters Australia is excited to announce that we have been selected as one of seven partner...
How a group of parents are passing on language, culture, and traditions to their children.
‘Plastic fantastic’ is a colloquial term commonly used in the early childhood sector to refer to...
Dress-up play creates the opportunity for a child to design their own story and become anything...
Using gentle music and songs can be a great way to help children relax. You can use lullabies,...
Music is a great way to provide young children with opportunities to develop their literacy and...
Children naturally use their senses to explore their environment. While the five senses – taste,...
Research has shown that assigning household chores to your children helps them build critical life...
Sensory play often targets children's senses of touch, smell, taste, and sight, but less so with...
Promoting independence with dressing skills builds your child’s self-esteem, confidence, and...
Young children are naturally egocentric, so it’s hard for them to understand others’ intentions and...