Category: Play + Learning

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Play + Learning Resources for Educators Sustainable Living

Creative Upcycling: Reusing Cardboard for Art Projects in Preschool

Sustainable Creativity In today’s world, promoting sustainability and creativity go hand in hand—especially in preschool classrooms where little minds are...
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Parenting + Pregnancy Play + Learning RIE

RIE Principle #6: Sensitive observation of the child

We adhere to the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers®) perspective when it comes to providing care for children. This approach...
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Parenting + Pregnancy Play + Learning RIE

RIE Principle #5: Child is an Active Participant in Caregiving

At Sustainable Play Preschool we utilise the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers®) approach to caregiving. This perspective emphasises connection as...
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Play + Learning Resources for Educators

Educator Resource: Powder Paints

Powder Paints Find more sustainably minded activities and inspiration on our 'Resources Hub: Sustainability for Early Childhood Educators.' Written by...
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Play + Learning Resources for Educators

Educator Resource: Flower Hammer Art

Flower Hammer Art Find more sustainably minded activities and inspiration on our 'Resources Hub: Sustainability for Early Childhood Educators.' Written...
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Parenting + Pregnancy Play + Learning RIE

RIE Principle #4: Freedom to explore child-child interaction

We aim to embed the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers®) approach into our Preschool rhythm and Educational program. We believe...
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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,...