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        The Role of Creative Play in Childhood Development

        Along with exploring their imagination, creative play is vital for healthy brain development in...

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        The First 1000 Days of Life: Building a Healthy Future for Children

         

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        Happy Graduation to our HIPPY Graduates

        Wednesday the 8th of November, 2022, made for a very special day for HIPPY Goodna Parents and...

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        Staying Safe in the Sun

        Playing outside is the perfect way to keep children engaged and encourage exploration throughout...

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        Bringing Sustainability into Play

        Children enjoy discovering different ways of using egg cartons and boxes without a thought for the...

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        Why Imaginative Play Matters

        Inspiring Children to Discover the Magic of Make-believe

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        Why 'Around the World Play' Month?

        If you were familiar with Playgroup Queensland’s monthly themes you might have noticed that ‘Around...

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        Baby playing with rainbow spaghetti at the Messy Play Matters event on the Sunshine Coast.

        Children’s Voices Matter: 5 Ways to Support Young Children’s Agency

        Early childhood theories, research, and practice depict children as active constructors of meaning...

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        More Than a Playgroup: How a Group of Families Support Their Community

        Named after the Ugarapul word meaning 'pretty hill beside the water', Karalee is bordered by the...

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        The Importance of Reading to Children Everyday

        “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places...

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        Young child completing obstacle course

        Making Physical Play Accessible for All Abilities

        Physical play is a key part of a child’s journey throughout their childhood as they grow, learn,...

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        Child playing with rainbow ribbons engaged in physical play at playgroup in the park

        Move and Play Every Day: Children's Physical Activity Guidelines

        The Australian Government Department of Health has developed the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for...

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        Children from the Yarrabah community at the Play Matters RAP launch in Cairns

        Play Matters Australia Launches its First RAP

        Play Matters Australia launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on Friday, 20 May 2022.

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        Parents and carers boxing cupcakes at a MyTime group

        Play Matters for Parents too!

        Play Matters Australia is excited to announce that we have been selected as one of seven partner...

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        Parent facilitating a Japanese playgroup

        Fostering Cultural Connection Through Play

        How a group of parents are passing on language, culture, and traditions to their children.

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        Transitioning from 'Plastic Fantastic' to Nature-Based Play Spaces

        ‘Plastic fantastic’ is a colloquial term commonly used in the early childhood sector to refer to...

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        Child engaging in imaginative play, dressed up as a pink fairy.

        Dress-Up Play: A Portal to an Alternate Universe!

        Dress-up play creates the opportunity for a child to design their own story and become anything...

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        Child playing Play Matters Music Therapist's guitar

        Incorporating Music into Calming and Sleeping Routines

        Using gentle music and songs can be a great way to help children relax. You can use lullabies,...

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        Children playing a drum together while a Play Matters Australia Music Therapist plays guitar

        Music Play for Early Literacy and Numeracy

        Music is a great way to provide young children with opportunities to develop their literacy and...

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        Sensory rice and funnel as part of a messy play activity

        The Benefits of Messy Play

        Children naturally use their senses to explore their environment. While the five senses – taste,...

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        Children preparing fruit and vegetables

        9 Reasons to Involve Children in Household Chores

        Research has shown that assigning household chores to your children helps them build critical life...

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        Child enjoying messy play with shaving cream during playgroup session

        Introducing Messy Play to Children with Sensory Difficulties

        Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development (1983) outlines four stages of intellectual development: 
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        Music as a Form of Sensory Play

        Sensory play often targets children's senses of touch, smell, taste, and sight, but less so with...

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        Child preparing for imaginative play by selecting a costume from playgroup dress up box.

        Learning Dressing Skills Through Play

        Promoting independence with dressing skills builds your child’s self-esteem, confidence, and...

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        Children enjoying parachute play at playgroup in a local park

        Mastering Social Skills Through Play

        Young children are naturally egocentric, so it’s hard for them to understand others’ intentions and...

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