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Monthly Themes

Play Matters > Monthly Themes

Play Matters Australia focuses on a different theme each month and encourages groups and organisations to get involved by aligning some of their play activities with these themes.

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Our Themes


The Play Matters Australia monthly themes are shown below. Our digital portals contain a suite of resources aligned to these themes. Each theme is designed to encourage and inspire play. Click on a theme below to learn more!

January
Child with capsicum
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Healthy Habits

January is Health Habits Month! Encourage children to establish good habits for the year ahead.

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February
Child painting
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Creative Play

February is Creative Play Month! Encourage children to explore, create, and innovate.     

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March
Child with rice playing
STEAM Play Month Icon

STEAM Play

March is STEAM Play Month! Join the World Science Festival with experimental play.

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April
Child watering with mother
Tree Icon

Nature Play

April is Nature Play Month! Get outside and discover the play opportunities nature has to offer. 

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May
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Messy Play

May is Messy Play Month! Create excitement and foster curiosity with sensory play.

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June
Music play outdoors
Music Icons

Music Month

June is Music Month! Celebrate World Music Day with musical play.

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July
Child kicking ball
Ball icon

Physical Play

July is Physical Play Month! Nurture healthy bodies with physical and energetic play.

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August
Child reading with mother
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Literacy Month

August is Literacy Month! Lay foundations for reading and writing in the early years.

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September
Child pointing at globe
World icon

Around the World Play

September is Around the World Play Month! Enhance children’s awareness of cultural diversity.

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October
Mother and daughter dressed up
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Imaginative Play

October is Imaginative Play Month! Spark imaginations with dress up play.

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November
Child in recycled box
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Sustainability Play

November is Sustainability Play Month! Promote and learn about sustainable practices.

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December
Child blowing bubbles
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Summer Fun

December is Summer Fun Month! Celebrate the season of outdoor fun.

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