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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THE “SWEET STUDIO” IS ON, BABY!! Pop in to MoPA to craft up your own delectable (but 100% non-edible) sweets at MoPA’s SWEEEEEET studios. Every museum, every day, ON NOW!! x
Join our beautiful crew!! Open roles include:
☕️ Cafe Staff: Casual Roles @ ALL Museums
🍽️ Chef & Cooks: Nunawading and Thomastown
💃 Museum Experience: Casual Roles @ ALL MoPAs
Heaps of deets on our website. Know someone who would fit right in here at MoPA? Please forward 💌!! x
Wonder Club gets you $6 tix. Access ALL the Museums. ALL year. Nuff said. NOTE: Sign-up deadline extended until Sunday 4th October (last day of school hols).
DO NOT MISS THIS! x
$6 ENTRY, ALL YEAR, ALL MUSEUMS? Yes, and there is still time to join - DO NOT MISS THIS!!
Our “Wonder Club” sign up deadline has now officially been extended for school holidays (ending Sunday 4th October). 🥳🎈🕺
Starting… NOW! Make Dad (or anyone else special in your life) a gorgeous lil’ medal - just for being THEM.
“MoPA Medals” is showing this week, and right up until Father’s Day. x
ANY excuse (to dress up) will do. And what better excuse than… BOOK WEEK!!!
What do we want? BOOK WEEK!
When do we want it? BOOK WEEK!
(Starts SAT 22nd August @ MoPA)
Reading books to our children, seeing them learn to read by themselves, and then watching their passion for learning through books develop, are among the most magical moments of raising children. This week we celebrate all of this magic and more. Dress up, read with us, and MAKE YOUR VERY OWN BOOK!!! Yasssss!!!
⚠️WARNING⚠️ This is NOT a joke. Our new UBER-great-value “Wonder Club Membership” costs just $28 kids / $18 adults, and then provides you with access to ALL our Museums, ALL year long, for just $6 kids / $4 adults 🎫 ❤️ 🎨 💃
START SAVING FROM YOUR FIRST RETURN VISIT!!
At this time, sign up for Wonder Club is available until AUG 30, 2026. You do NOT wanna miss this!! xx
Groceries, rent, fuel, bills, mortgages, interest rates…
All household expenses are out. of. control.
And as a result, the family outings that were once part of weekly routines are harder to fit into the budget than they ever been.
Regardless of how tough things get, we believe Australian families should NEVER have to sacrifice the amazing cultural experiences that enrich childhood. The zoo. The gallery. The Museum. Time with friends and family, out in our community, being creative, experiencing the world together.
While MoPA can’t control the cost of fuel, or interest rates, what we can do is innovate; create new ways to make our own cultural experiences as affordable as possible…
✨ Introducing: MoPA’s Wonder Club Membership✨
For $28 per child and $18 per adult Wonder Club members can access ALL our Museums, ALL year long for just $6 for children, and $4 for adults.
This VERY affordable annual membership pays for itself on your first return to MoPA, and builds more savings with every visit. The majority of MoPA families visit 4-5 times per year - this new membership will save these families more than $220 per year. ❤️
Our team are on standby to help with any questions you have (1800 00 66 72). But also, there’s LOADS of info on our website!!
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