At Sherpa Kids Australia, out of school hours care (OSCH) is captured in its ‘playducation’ approach – intertwining educational opportunities with play-based activities and a focus on the whole child. Read more
Celebrating reconciliation
Reconciliation Australia has launched the Narragunnawali Awards 2019, which recognise exceptional commitment to reconciliation in education.
Crafting contemporary classrooms
Based on academic and action research projects in the United States, Australia and Sweden, learning space expert Peter C. Lippman discusses his strategy for crafting contemporary learning environments for new and existing classrooms.
Playing to learn
Playground designer at a_space, Jessica Mew, says the school playground is an extension of a child’s learning at school, encouraging them to build confidence and manage risk.
Kompan expands fitness range
Play and fitness equipment supplier, Kompan Australia, has launched an innovative new outdoor fitness bike, expanding its range of outdoor exercise equipment on offer for schools.
Play is the way
Charles Sturt University lecturer, Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan, talks to Education Matters about the importance of play, and the teaching and learning of fundamental movement skills.