Little Explorers

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Welcome to Little Explorers!!

The first three years are an extraordinary and vital part of child development. This online training course will explore the importance of play in these formative years and offer a variety of play ideas to help stimulate and encourage children’s exploration and natural curiosity. This course is suitable for anyone interested in children’s early development through play from birth to three. Whether you are an early years practitioner, childminder or parent. This course will equip you with the knowledge of play that you need, and introduce you to a variety of play ideas to apply at home or in your early years setting. The resources used during our activities demonstrate a sustainable use of materials, because play can be affordable if you use your imagination!  

The course is studied in three parts:

Section 1: The First Year (Baby)

Section 2: Year 2 (Toddler 12-24 months)

Section 3: Year 3 (Toddler 24-36 months)

Welcome & Introductions

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Course Aims
10 mins
Our Aims & Objectives for the course
2
Why good foundations matter 📺
A short clip from the 'Beginning of Life' documentary explaining the importance of the early years of a child’s life.

Little Explorers - The First Year

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Introduction
2
Reflection
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First Year Quiz
5 questions

Try our fun quiz about babies. Please note that the answers are based on children growing up in Western Europe and reflect averages. It is important to remember that all children are unique and develop in their own way and at their own pace, therefore there can be a wide variation between individuals.

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Learning More
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Video
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Video Presentation
10
Video Reflections
5 questions
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First Year Resources
12
Presentation Slides

Little Explorers - Toddlers (12 - 24 Months)

1
Introduction
2
Reflection
3
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Toddlers Quiz
5 questions
Try our fun quiz about toddlers. Please note that the answers are based on children growing up in Western Europe and reflect averages.
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Learning More
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Video Presentation
9
Toddler Resources
10
Presentation Slides

Little Explorers - Toddlers (24 - 36 months)

1
Introduction
2
Reflection
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Toddler Quiz (24 – 36 Months)
5 questions
Try our fun quiz about toddlers. Please note that the answers are based on children growing up in Western Europe and reflect averages.
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Learning More
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Video Presentation
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Toddler Resources (24- 36 Months)
10
Presentation Slides

Additional Resources

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Online Resources
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Recommended Books

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Enrolled: 11 students
Duration: 90 Mins
Lectures: 32
Level: Intermediate

Working hours

Monday 9:30 am - 5.00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5.00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5.00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5.00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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