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This PlayWorld draws on the relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren.
This PlayWorld is an adorable story about making new friends and problem solving.
This PlayWorld is about the depth of love a parent has for a child.
This PlayWorld uses the idea of a possum getting into the childcare centre and making a big mess to encourage children to think about living things, their needs and habits.
This is a whimsical story with beautiful illustrations about a boy who loves stars so much he dreams of catching one. Concept: Space and distance
This PlayWorld is based on the much-loved children’s story by Hazel Edwards. In it children learn all about engineering, and ways to solve the problem of a leaking roof.
When Rosie’s cousin got lost, and was scared of the fox, the children were quick to help – and worked to solve the problem by creating special maps.
This PlayWorld uses the children’s classic about Mary and her cousin Colin as a jumping off point for a space adventure. As they play, the children enact a daring rescue from the dark side of the moon.
This PlayWorld draws on the whimsical story of a lonely anemone who wants friends. It supports children to understand symbiotic relationships and marine ecosystems.
We are working in partnership with ABC Kids Early Education to introduce PlayWorlds to thousands of Australian educators and families through Play School Story Time.
The Conceptual PlayWorld model has been adapted for older primary students we call RealWorlds. Our starters are currently in development. Check out this video to see it in action.
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Get a smartphone apps to help you create your own imaginary Conceptual PlayWorlds
These resources from Modern Teaching Aids might be useful in setting up your Conceptual PlayWorld
