Teachable Moments

Teachable Moments is about using everyday routines and experiences to help your child learn something new. Whenever your child shows an interest in something, it can become a teachable moment.

The resources below provide examples of how to turn everyday experiences into teachable moments that help your child learn new skills.

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Teachable Moments

Watch how preparing fruit for morning tea becomes a Teachable Moment for Olive.

Tips and resources

How to get dressed: helping children learn

Getting dressed is an important skill for your child to learn. Here are some tips to get started.

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Pedestrian and road safety for children

Help your child to learn and follow road safety behaviours.

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Peg games and activities for children

Everyday items can help children learn counting, fine motor skills and enjoy experimental play.

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Shopping for healthy food together (video)

Shopping for food together can be a fun opportunity for children to learn about healthy eating, colours, maths and social interactions.

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Early numeracy skills: how to develop them

Everyday ideas for building maths and numeracy skills through play.

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