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A baby’s brain begins developing before birth, with significant ‘wiring’ occurring through the early years.
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Early learning at home
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Developing coping skills
Developing your child's emotional literacy
Executive function skills
Healthy start to life
Managing conflict and recognising bullying
Encourage
Investigating their world
Learning independence through routines
Ngurambangga Yanhanha—Walking on Country
Reasoning and negotiation skills
The many benefits of music
Play
Why play is important
Baby playtime
Developing motor skills
Games and play ideas
Games for coordination and confidence
Get moving outdoors
Getting crafty
Learning from the elements
Make believe and role play
Making a garden project
Messy fun in the kitchen
Messy play ideas
Physical development
Tactile learning with playdough
Read and count
Exploring writing from a young age
Families as first teachers
Finding relatable storybooks
Games with words and sounds
Learning about technology
Learning with puzzles
Let's have a go at writing
Make your own books
Number play
Reading with babies
Rhymes, rhythm and repetition
Routines and chores as learning opportunities
The power of repetition
Why reading is important
Talk and listen
Connecting with your baby
Discussing sounds
Five reasons to sing along
Language foundations
Multiple languages in early childhood
Talking with your toddler
Culture and inclusion
Early years development
Children growing well
Chapter 1: Loving relationships
Chapter 2: Healthy environments
Chapter 3: Learning everywhere
Chapter 4: Strong connections
Chapter 5: Supportive communities
The story goes on: Growing well together
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Related links
Ages and stages fact sheets years 1–8
Developmental milestones across different age groups
Your guide to the first 12 months (PDF, 1.7MB)
Developmental milestones in babies and children
Red Flags Early Intervention Guide (PDF, 190KB)
Early intervention support for children with disability
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