Author: Lynne BlakeBy thinking carefully about how we frame our communications, we can help drive change and improve outcomes for children. That’s why B4 has been working together with the Telethon Kids Institute and the Frameworks Institute to develop the Core Story Toolkit. Watch Professor Donna Cross from Telethon Kids talk about the Core Story toolkit. TheContinue reading Words that work
Read moreDental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) have launched a series of short videos to support young families with toothbrushing. The new Toothbrushing with young children video series can be found on our YouTube channel at Vic Dental. You can also find them on the DHSV facebook site, please feel free to like and share. This resourceContinue reading Toothbrushing with young children – videos
Read moreGreat new research from Harvard Centre for the Developing Child. Please read here.
Read moreThe B4 Making Marks Exhibition has come to an end with it’s final leg in the Huon Valley. The exhibition celebrated the art of very young Tasmanian children, birth – 4 years, showcasing their ideas through their mark making. The exhibition was overwhelmingly well received “Wonderful to see young children’s thinking so respectfully presented”, “GreatContinue reading Making Marks – A Celebration of Children’s Art Travelling Exhibition
Read moreCongratulations to the following recipients who have been successful in their B4 Community Storyteller grant application: Burnie Community House Door of Hope Christian Church Early Support for Parents Friends of Zafira Goodstart Blackmans Bay Hub4Health Kingborough Council Lady Gowrie Mission Australia Poss M’Agic Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre We look forward to sharing their progress andContinue reading B4 Early Years Community Storyteller Grants
Read moreExplores children and their families’ experiences of Covid-19 looks at how disadvantage has changed as a result of the pandemic and recession. It shows that more families are at risk of facing disadvantage than ever before, and existing disadvantage is becoming worse. Please click here to read this report.
Read moreWhy talk, read and play every day? Right from birth, talking to your child is helping to build the connections in their brain to help them learn. Reading is a skill for life that begins when a baby first looks at a picture in a book. Active play helps children build skills in movement andContinue reading Talk, Read and Play Everyday
Read moreCoLab, part of the Telethon Kids Institute, has developed the Bright Tomorrows app because parents and families need trusted, evidence-based advice in their hands. Parents wanted information that related specifically to their children’s developmental needs, and that prompted them to easily and actively to support their children’s brain development during their daily routines. The BrightContinue reading A great new resource to help parents, families and children have fun and continue to grow, develop and thrive
Read moreThe link below has a range of resources for parents, early childhood workers and professions in supporting children and talking to children about COVID 19. Some daily play ideas for the early years in limited space, and some support ideas for home schooling for older children, with a section also for children with a disability.Continue reading Early Years COVID 19 Resources
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Playgroup Tasmania have slightly restructured their facebook page. There are now 3 new regional pages to better connect with their communities. Please use this link to find the new page and please share with anyone that you feel may benefit!
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