"Our project is designed for kids aged 4-16yrs who are interested in gaining digital media skills, exploring their creativity and developing online social skills. We are currently using the video game Minecraft to support a safe, whitelisted server and a range of activities which encourage kids to choose their own playful learning pathways and adventures."
"Our project is designed for kids aged 4-16yrs who are interested in gaining digital media skills, exploring their creativity and developing online social skills. We are currently using the video game Minecraft to support a safe, whitelisted server and a range of activities which encourage kids to choose their own playful learning pathways and adventures."
"You don't have to be an expert on texting, Instagram, Minecraft -- or whatever else your kids are into -- to have The Talk. Start by reading up on what's going on in your kids' world (for younger kids and older kids). Ask them to show you what they like online, and why. Make sure to listen :) Then, express a few basic expectations, with the understanding that this isn't a one-and-done kind of chat. Good luck (you'll be fine)!
Here are the 5 basics to cover during The Talk:"
" DET site page assist learning from home. They will continue to update this page in the coming weeks.
On this page: Learning continuity contingency planning: early childhood and Learning continuity contingency planning: schools
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Learning continuity contingency planning: early childhood
When planning for children's learning continuity in the event of closure, early childhood education and care services may consider:
identifying ways early childhood teachers and educators can initiate group or individual contact with children to maintain learning opportunities
implementing activities with children by using available technologies
maintaining contact with families to discuss and track the wellbeing of children and discuss the progress of children's development
identifying ways educators can improve the implementation and documentation of the service's program and maintain educator practice.
There are resources services can provide to support parents and carers to engage in learning activities with their children at home:
Play-based learning for pre-schoolers - provides suggestions for good structured and unstructured play experiences for 3 - 5 year olds
How to build literacy skills from birth to year 2 - includes tips on how to help build children's skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing
How to build numeracy skills from birth to year 2 - includes tips on how to build children's skills in maths, measurement and patterns
Building STEM skills for children - includes ways to engage children with STEM related experiences.
Raising Children Network also has a range of learning activities for pre-schoolers. It includes tips and ideas as well as videos of drawing, writing, storytelling, counting and other activities that can be done at home.
Services may also want to give parents information about talking to their children about COVID-19. For example: UNICEF's How to talk to