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Parenting + Pregnancy Play + Learning RIE

RIE Principle #3: Time for uninterrupted play

We embed RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers®) into our Preschool rhythm and Educational program. We believe that the more caregivers...
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Parenting + Pregnancy Play + Learning RIE

RIE Principle #2: Environment is physically safe, cognitively challenging and emotionally nurturing

The RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers®) approach is part of our philosophy and is embedded into our Preschool rhythm and...
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Play + Learning Preschool News

A Spooky Sustainable Play Preschool Halloween

Our Educator team worked hard to plan meaningful and inviting experiences for the children during Halloween week that encouraged inquiry,...
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Sourcing Ethical and Sustainable Suppliers for Early Learning Resources

The ideal Our vision for Sustainable Play Preschool is to see every learning environment supplied with aesthetically beautiful equipment, furniture...
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Recipe: 5 Simple Ice Block Recipes

The weather is warming up - that means it's ice block time! We find children are so excited by the...
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Parenting + Pregnancy RIE

RIE Toilet Learning with Rosie

Our RIE Leader and Educator Rosie disseminates the concept of 'toilet learning' (not 'toilet training') through the RIE Educaring lens,...
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Parenting + Pregnancy RIE

RIE Q&A with Rosie

As carers of young children, we are often filled with questions about how to best navigate the challenges presented in...
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Parenting + Pregnancy Play + Learning RIE

RIE Principle #1: Basic Trust

The RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) Educaring approach is a part of our philosophy and embedded into our preschool rhythm...
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Play + Learning

How preschool games develop life and school readiness skills

Games are a perfect match for early childhood education and care settings. From Duck, Duck, Goose! to Hungry Hungry Hippos...