News – B4 Early Years Coalition

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Libraries Tasmania early years programs

Libraries Tasmania offers early learning programs for very young children and their families, including Rock & Rhyme for birth to 3 years and Storytime 3 to 5 years. These programs support: Literacy and numeracy skill development Building social confidence Building communication skills For regular session times in your area, please visit Early Learning Programs atContinue reading Libraries Tasmania early years programs

February 21, 2020

New Making Marks resource

B4 is pleased to share another great Making Marks resource. B4 Art Exhibition – seeing children’s drawing is a celebration of children’s artistic development from their earliest ‘scribbles’ to their skilled interpretations of what is important to them. Come with us on a journey of discovery to learn more about children’s art – a journeyContinue reading New Making Marks resource

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

One Day Program: Pedagogy of Place

This place-based experiential program will prepare teachers to support learners’ connection to place, and plan for and implement outdoor learning using the Australian Curriculum, the Pedagogical Framework, and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Dates: South – Sustainability Learning Centre – Hobart Thursday 12 March 2020, 9.00am – 3.00pm North – Tailrace Centre –Continue reading One Day Program: Pedagogy of Place

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

New B4 Resources

B4 Ideas for Action Poster To accompany the B4 Ideas for Action Cards, B4 has now developed an interactive B4 Ideas for Action Poster. The Poster can be personalised with your name, service or community and then allows you to record the actions you are taking in the early years against the key areas of development children need toContinue reading New B4 Resources

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Investing in the Wellbeing of Tasmania’s Children and Young People

A new report released by Tasmania’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Investing in the Wellbeing of Tasmania’s Children and Young People (PDF, 7MB) proposes that to improve the wellbeing of Tasmania’s children, it needs to be at the centre of government policy and decision making through the establishment of a whole-of-government strategy. TheContinue reading Investing in the Wellbeing of Tasmania’s Children and Young People

February 5, 2020February 6, 2020

Playgroup Tasmania

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!

February 3, 2020February 6, 2020

Play-Based Learning Developing School-Readiness

A Workshop focussing on children’s motor development, developmental delay, and play-based learning with Robyn Papworth, Exercise Physiologist, Author, Developmental Educator, and Trainer. For more information click on the following link or go to Facebook

February 3, 2020February 6, 2020

2020 Community for Children Conference

The 2020 Communities for Children professional development conference will provide innovative tools, principles and examples for those working with and for children. This conference will be hosted by Elizabeth Daly (OAM) and a group of Launceston’s children. Each keynote speaker and engaging workshop will address the theme of this year’s conference (Transitions): Developmental transitions SystemContinue reading 2020 Community for Children Conference

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

‘Making Marks’ – A Celebration of Children’s Art

Travelling Exhibition 2020 An exhibition of very young Tasmanian children’s art, birth – 4 years. Showcasing their ideas through their mark making. The exhibition celebrates, nurtures and supports the voice of the child through art. 20 January 2020 – 23 February 2020 Learning Space Gallery Burnie Regional Art Gallery Download a printable postcard with detailsContinue reading ‘Making Marks’ – A Celebration of Children’s Art

November 11, 2019January 9, 2020

Two great new B4 Resources

The B4 Early Years Toolkit The B4 Early Years Coalition is proud to announce the release of the B4 Early Years toolkit – a great electronic and hardcopy folder of amazing information for everybody about why the early year’s pregnancy to 4 years is so important. “We encourage everyone to get their B4 Toolkit, readContinue reading Two great new B4 Resources