Before school - Department of Education
Source: https://www.education.wa.edu.au/before-school
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Before school - Department of Education
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Before school
The first five years of children’s lives are incredibly important. From the time they are born, their brains are undergoing huge changes that allow them to develop and learn at a rapid pace.
Play based
learning
Child and parent
centres
KindiLink
Connecting playgroup and
school
Programs for
parents
Resources for
families
The early years are so important
You are the most important person in your children’s lives. Your family, friends and the broader community also play key roles in shaping their development.
It is vital that these relationships are positive and that your children’s everyday experiences are meaningful, as it is these things that help shape the people they will grow to become.
Daily opportunities to
play, laugh and learn
are vitally important – they allow your children to practise skills, communicate with others, take on challenges and solve problems in fun and enjoyable ways.
These, along with good
health and nutrition
, are extremely important in making sure your children get the best start in life.
Asset Publisher
Play-based learning
The importance of play-based learning.
Child and Parent Centres
Helping you give your children the best start in life.
KindiLink
A play-and-learn initiative for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are not old enough to enrol in school.
Connecting playgroup and school
There are many benefits for children attending school community playgroups.
Programs for parents
Get free support, information and parenting tips to give your child the best start in life.
Resources for families
Stimulate children's learning and curiosity before they start school.
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Before school
The first five years of children’s lives are incredibly important. From the time they are born, their brains are undergoing huge changes that allow them to develop and learn at a rapid pace.
Play based
learning
Child and parent
centres
KindiLink
Connecting playgroup and
school
Programs for
parents
Resources for
families
The early years are so important
You are the most important person in your children’s lives. Your family, friends and the broader community also play key roles in shaping their development.
It is vital that these relationships are positive and that your children’s everyday experiences are meaningful, as it is these things that help shape the people they will grow to become.
Daily opportunities to
play, laugh and learn
are vitally important – they allow your children to practise skills, communicate with others, take on challenges and solve problems in fun and enjoyable ways.
These, along with good
health and nutrition
, are extremely important in making sure your children get the best start in life.
Asset Publisher
Play-based learning
The importance of play-based learning.
Child and Parent Centres
Helping you give your children the best start in life.
KindiLink
A play-and-learn initiative for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are not old enough to enrol in school.
Connecting playgroup and school
There are many benefits for children attending school community playgroups.
Programs for parents
Get free support, information and parenting tips to give your child the best start in life.
Resources for families
Stimulate children's learning and curiosity before they start school.