How to support the EYLF at home
Parents hold incredible power in shaping their children’s early years, and it’s all about creating a loving and supportive environment at home. The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) provides some fantastic principles that parents can weave into their everyday routines to make those early years truly enriching.
First and foremost, it’s all about building connections and a sense of belonging. Parents can nurture this by spending quality time with their children, chatting, playing, and really listening to them. Those little family traditions and routines? They’re not just rituals; they’re building blocks for your child’s sense of identity and place in the world.
Then there’s the joy of ‘being.’ Letting kids be kids—exploring, imagining, and creating—is essential. Parents can set up spaces at home where children can dive into their imaginations, whether it’s with art supplies, building blocks, or even just a big cardboard box. It’s about encouraging curiosity and letting their personalities shine.
As for ‘becoming,’ that’s about celebrating each step of your child’s journey. Whether it’s mastering a new skill, discovering a passion, or simply expressing themselves, parents can be there to cheer them on and provide support along the way. It’s about recognizing that every child is unique and helping them grow into the best version of themselves.
Finally, learning is all around us, even in the simplest of moments. From cooking together to counting flowers in the garden, parents can turn everyday activities into opportunities for learning and discovery. It’s about fostering a love of learning that will stay with them for life.
So, by embracing these principles and infusing a little love and creativity into everyday life, parents can truly make the early years a magical and transformative time for their children. After all, there’s nothing more rewarding than watching your little ones grow and flourish before your eyes.
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Hold onto your ❤️’s — In the lead up to Mother’s Day our team has been sharing some of their dearest family memories, and these lil’ pics are just a taste.
You might notice that all these memories are all framed up in hand-made 4x6 frames 🖼️ and that’s because… From Monday 5th May - and all the way up until Mother’s Day on Sunday 11th May - ALL the visitors at ALL of our Museums will be invited to make your OWN gorgeous 4x6 picture frame to take home. All the templates, textiles and tools you’ll need will be provided.
The hardest part is definitely going to be choosing a special memory that deserves to be framed up inside your lil’ creation :)
Right NOW is always the right time to put our adult worries away (even if it’s just for a mo!) in order to PLAY - CREATE - DANCE - LAUGH - DISCUSS - HUG - EXPLORE - with the kids. ❤️
🔔CUTE ALERT🔔 Nothing (NOTHING) beats a lil’ vox pop from the mouths of babes. Thanks kiddos!! Quick reminder that TERM 2 Afternoon Art Classes (4 til 5.30pm) are starting in 10 days time - and there’s still room to join a class at any of our Museums. xx
Screenshot the winning frame to INSTANTLY WIN a $10 Discount Code!🦄
ONE of the frames in the video above is a winning frame (you’ll know it when you see it). Every individual that takes a screengrab of that one winning frame (before the competition ends at 5pm on Thursday 17th April) will WIN a $10 off voucher to claim against a MoPA visit over the next 4 weeks.
To claim your $10 off voucher, all you need to do is post your winning screenshot to an Instagram story and tag us in - then send us an email (win@museumofplayandart.com.au) with a link to your insta profile, and when we’ve confirmed that your insta-story includes a unique screenshot we’ll then email you back your $10 off discount code.
To make sure everyone has a fair go at winning, we do just have four simple rules to follow please 🌈 ❤️
1. FULL SCREEN SHOTS ONLY: Only stories showing a full screen-shot (showing right to the edge of your screen) can be accepted
2. SHARING NOT PERMITTED: Obvs we can only provide 1 x $10 voucher for each winning screen shot submitted (all dupes disqualified)
3. PLEASE BE PATIENT: Please allow a full 24-hours for our team to validate your entry email and email you back with your prize!
4. DEADLINES: Cutoff for entering the competition by posting your screenshot in an insta story is 5pm on Thursday 17th and cutoff for emailing us to claim your prize is 5pm on Friday 18th
GOOD LUCK!! x MoPA
ART CLASSES @ MoPA: Term 2 Starts Soon!! Bookings Now Available across Thomastown, Sandringham and Geelong!!
MoPA is open ALL day, EVERY day, for the entire holiday season (including Easter Sunday!) And just in case there was any doubt at all that Easter was going to be anything but a HOOT this year… We thought we’d share some of the fun we’ve had this week already 👯✂️❤️
All the festivities and extra activations are running all week - right up until Easter Sunday.
Yahhoooo.
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Yipppeee.
Ok… Time to lie down.
HIP HOP INTO EASTER AT MoPA! From Mon 7th to Mon 21st, expect tweetworthy storytelling, the cutest hip-hopping dance parties, and of course NEW EASTER CRAFT. Errrrrday, all day, baby!!
Lurrrrve team training!! ❤️ Last night our superest-superstars led the sessions, focusing on all the small things we can do to help families enjoy the greatest potential for learning outcomes. And yeah… OK… We do always find some room to play 😛🎨🕺
PS - We are HIRING!!! Our latest new role is CHEF @ MOPA NUNAWADING. But there’s also a dozen other vacant roles across the Museums and our Cafes. Check the website for deets. And remember — there’s a $250 gift voucher available to anyone who refers a mate that is successful in their application. Simply tag them below 👇 xx MoPA
🎫 TERM 2 - ON SALE NOW!! 🎫
Term 1 classes filled up in just a few days - and all our students are re-enrolling, so we’ve decided to DOUBLE the intake spaces for Term 2!! 🥳
All the group sizes are small, the activities are wickedly fun, and the educators are the most talented, engaging, creative teachers ever. This gorgeous little video is just a sneak peak of the action you’ll miss if you don’t enrol in MoPA’s Term 2 ART CLASS ❤️
Heaps of deets on our website - Or call us any time on 1800 00 MOPA (6672).
