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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...