Resources

Where do you find resources for your centre?
Where do you find toys for your children?

as both educators and parents I believe we aim to purchase resources and toys that will engage children's learning. This evident in the EYLF as they encourage play based learning. I have taken the definition of that from the EYLF Being, Becomoing, Belonging book.

Play based learning:
a context for learning through which
children organise and make sense of their
social worlds, as they engage actively with
people, objects and representations.

Also from the EYLF-

 Play is a context for learning that:
• allows for the expression of personality and
uniqueness
• enhances dispositions such as curiosity and
creativity
• enables children to make connections between
prior experiences and new learning
• assists children to develop relationships
and concepts
• stimulates a sense of wellbeing.

As an educator being aware of children's interest is very important so that I can program opportunities for them to play,learn,explore,imagine, and create.

So I come back to my questions at the top of the page,  

Where do you find resources for your centre?
Where do you find toys for your children?