Discover effective strategies for teaching the Acara Foundation Stage through play-based learning, differentiation, and authentic assessment.
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Discover how to use child-led learning provocations based on children's interests to boost engagement and meet curriculum goals in your play-based classroom. Includes examples, tips, and a free observation checklist!
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Looking for an easy way to make a weighted baby doll for your dramatic play space? Discover how this simple DIY can teach measurement and enhance play-based learning in early years classrooms.
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Looking to set up a dramatic play baby nursery in your classroom? This step-by-step guide for preschool, kindergarten, and early years teachers shares everything you need from materials to curriculum links. Create an engaging play-based space that supports literacy, numeracy, and SEL.
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Discover how to set up the perfect early childhood loose parts play area with simple tips on choosing materials, designing spaces, and using provocations to spark creativity, problem-solving, and learning.
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Discover essential play-based learning strategies for Prep or Foundation stage classrooms. Learn how to foster curiosity, meet curriculum goals, and create engaging play-rich environments with my tips and free guide.
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Make the first week of grade one a success! Discover practical tips, engaging activities, and flexible plans to build your classroom community, establish consistent routines, and feel confident knowing your first week of school planning is done.
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Discover how to create a balanced kindergarten daily schedule that combines play-based learning with explicit teaching. Get tips, practical ideas, and a free editable planning template to keep your students engaged and meeting curriculum goals!
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What is the difference between kindergarten centers and investigation areas? Discover tips, strategies, and examples for both and create engaging learning areas that meet curriculum goals through hands-on learning.
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Discover how inquiry-based learning can transform your early childhood classroom by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and deeper student engagement. Learn how this inquiry-based approach complements a play-based pedagogy and create a more engaging learning environment.
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Discover why reflection time is a vital part of a play-based classroom. Learn how to implement Walker Learning reflection strategies to connect play with curriculum and support student growth.
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Discover the benefits of hands-on learning in early childhood education and learn how to effectively incorporate hands-on activities and resources into your teaching practice.
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Discover the transformative power of loose parts play in early childhood education and download my comprehensive FREE Guide to Loose Parts Play. Learn how to use natural and recycled materials to develop creativity, problem-solving, and more in your play-based classroom.
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Discover 6 innovative ways to use picture sorts in your preschool, kindergarten, or 1st-grade classroom! Learn how these versatile resources can enhance phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and more and download my ready-made picture sorts to save yourself time and boost student engagement.
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Discover the transformative power of Friedrich Froebel’s Theory of Play in early childhood education. Learn how his principles align with the EYLF and ACARA, and get practical tips for creating an effective play-based learning environment.
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Discover the best ten frame games for kindergarten and get my free ten frame printable. You’ll easily build number sense and math skills with these fun and engaging math ten frame activities.
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Want to up your teaching game? Discover everything you need to know about Vygotsky Play Theory and how it can improve play based learning pedagogies in the early childhood classroom.
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Segmenting phonemes is an important phonemic awareness skill. Use my 22 tried and tested phoneme segmentation activities and download the free phoneme segmentation word list to teach your kindergarten and first-grade students how to segment words into phonemes.
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