- WHY IS PLAY SO IMPORTANT?
Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them.
The main role of a childcare professional is to ensure the children play and interact in a sale and healthy environment.
EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK (EYLF)
The Principles underpin practice that is focused on assisting all children to make progress in relation to the Learning Outcomes. Educators who are attuned to children’s thoughts and feelings, support the development of a strong sense of wellbeing. They positively interact with the young child in their learning.
1. Holistic Approaches
2. Responsiveness to children
3. Learning through Play
4. Intentional Teaching
5. Learning Environments
6. Cultural Competence
7. Continuity Of Learning and Transitions
8. Assessment for Learning
At Raceview Childcare & Kindergarten we meet each individual child’s needs. Engage and interact with children and families within our premises. We create meaningful learning within our environment.
Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them.