Course Content

This introductory professional development course is perfect for educators new to the early childhood sector or those keen to refresh their understandings. It’s designed to deepen your knowledge of the foundational importance of language and literacy development in early childhood. We explore why these areas are so vital for a young child's holistic growth and overall development.

  • Module 1: Why Language and Literacy Matter

    Understand the vital role of language and literacy development in early childhood. Identify key components of language and literacy in the early years including receptive language, expressive language, emergent reading and emergent writing.

  • Module 2: Curriculum and Communication

    Connect language and literacy learning experiences to the principles, practices and learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) V2.0. Explore the concept of multimodal literacy and its relevance in early childhood education.

  • Module 3: Play-based Planning Ideas

    Plan and implement play-based experiences to foster rich language and literacy environments for young children. Discover ways to create and use storytelling props to enrich literacy learning.

Course curriculum

    1. Why Language and Literacy Matter

    1. Curriculum and Communication

    1. Play-based Planning Ideas

    2. Nurturing Language and Literacy in the Early Years Quiz

About this course

  • $99.00
  • 4 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Your Presenter: Simone Brand

Simone is the founder of Learn Play Thrive, bringing an incredible depth of knowledge and experience from her 15-year career in early childhood education. This includes eight years dedicated to meticulously planning, developing, and operating two 130-place Early Learning Centres from the ground up on the NSW Central Coast. Her extensive background spans roles as an educator, room leader, Educational Leader, Nominated Supervisor, primary school teacher, centre developer, owner, and Approved Provider. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, Simone's vision is to cultivate confident, happy children with a strong love for learning.

Let's learn, play and thrive together!

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