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Teachable Moments

Teachable Moments means using everyday routines and experiences to help your child learn something new. When your child shows interest in something, you can turn it into a teachable moment. Use these ideas and activities to help turn everyday experiences into fun learning moments for your child.

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Teachable Moments

Daily activities and routines provide plenty of opportunities for teachable moments with your child. Watch this real-life example of Mum and Olive preparing fruit for morning tea. Notice the different ways Mum helps Olive learn during this everyday moment.

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Shopping for healthy food together

Shopping for food together can be a fun opportunity for children to learn about healthy eating, colours, maths and social interactions. Watch this example of how a family shops together at the market. Notice the different ways the family talks and learns together while shopping.

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