StartingBlocks.gov.au resources: Transitions

As we approach the end of the year, families are preparing their children for the next transition so it is a good time to help parents and carers understand the importance of service and school policies, programs and practices in supporting their child’s learning and development. 

The following resources may be of interest to families: 

The importance of play in children’s learning and development
What does a play based approach to learning look like? This family focused resource explains how children develop skills and understandings through play.

Transition to school
There are a range of transition to school experiences that many services can, and do, implement to support children transitioning to school. 

Supporting children during transitions
During the early childhood years children experience many transitions, whether in long day care, family day care, preschool or outside school hours care. This resource provides tips for families on how to support their child.

What children wear to education and care
The clothes children wear can affect the development of their independence and self help skills. In early learning, what your child wears may also influence their health, safety, comfort, and wellbeing.

*New resource* How outdoor play supports your child’s learning
This new resource explains the benefits of outdoor play for children’s learning and development, and provides details around in-nature programs in children’s education and care services.

New early childhood learning trajectories animated videos from AERO are available to support conversations with families about children’s learning and development.

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