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FOR - HOME

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ACECQA. (2024). BELONGING, BEING & BECOMING - THE EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK. Acecqa.gov.au. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/book/export/html/1087791. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Keary et al. (2023). Teacher Planning and Curriculum Frameworks: A Case Study of ECEC Practice in Australia. Early Childhood Education Journal, 52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-023-01552-1. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Leggett. (2024). Creativity in early childhood: how educators from Australia and Italy are documenting the creative thought processes of young children. SN Social Sciences, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-024-00873-1. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Beghetto et al. (2014). Classroom contexts for creativity. High Ability Studies, 25(1), 53–69. https://doi.org/10.1080/13598139.2014.905247. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Smulovics. (2024). The Impact of Technology on Artistic Expression and Creativity. Dotneteers.net. https://dotneteers.net/the-impact-of-technology-on-artistic-expression-and-creativity/. (Accessed: 28 June, 2025).

FOR - ART

Adajian. (2023). The Definition of Art. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/art-definition/. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Cherry. (2024). 7 Main Developmental Theories. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/child-development-theories-2795068 (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Gil-Ruiz et al. (2025). Children’s Drawing and Graphic Development: An Empirical Study of the Developmental Stages According to Lowenfeld. Education Sciences, 15(6), 681–681. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15060681. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Qiming et al. (2024). Using Picturebooks as a Pedagogical Tool to Teach Drawing: A Case Study in a Preschool in China. International Journal of Early Childhood. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13158-024-00403-3. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Chapman et al. (2022). Transforming Learning Environments in Early Childhood Contexts Through the Arts: Responding to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. International Journal of Early Childhood, 54(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13158-022-00320-3. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Aisy et al. (2024). Enhancing Creativity in 5-6 Year Olds: The Impact of Finger Painting Activities. Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Educational Research (IJECER), 3(1), 36. https://doi.org/10.31958/ijecer.v3i1.12442. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

ACECQA. (2024). BELONGING, BEING & BECOMING - THE EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK. Acecqa.gov.au. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/book/export/html/1087791. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Team, N. (2022). Linking Art To The EYLF Learning Outcomes - Aussie Childcare Network. Aussiechildcarenetwork.com.au. https://aussiechildcarenetwork.com.au/articles/childcare-programming/linking-art-to-the-eylf-learning-outcomes. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Alex. (2022). Thrive Early Learning Centre. Thrive Early Learning Centres. https://www.thrive.edu.au/creative-arts-in-the-early-years/. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

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Maiorca. (2024). What’s the Difference Between Photo Editing and Graphic Design? MUO; MakeUseOf. https://www.makeuseof.com/photo-editing-vs-graphic-design/. (Accessed: 28 June, 2025).

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Stacy. (2020). Preschoolers Can Draw Self Portraits. Things to Share & Remember. https://www.thingstoshareandremember.com/preschoolers-can-draw-self-portraits/. (Accessed: 28 June, 2025).

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Staff Reports. (2023). Art Enrichment students model clay characters based on book. Polk County Schools. https://polkschools.org/art-enrichment-students-model-clay-characters-based-on-book/. (Accessed: 28 June, 2025).

Rucci. (2017). Using recycled materials, kids create a giant assemblage structure that they paint with colors they mixed themselves. Excellent process art experience. ARTBAR. https://www.artbarblog.com/recycled-materials-art-wall/cardbaord_assemblage16/. (Accessed: 28 June, 2025).

Stop-Motion Animation 101: How to Create the Illusion of Movement. (2017). Pond5 Blog. https://blog.pond5.com/12735-stop-motion-animation-101-how-to-create-the-illusion-of-movement/. (Accessed: 28 June, 2025).

Townsend. (2022). What is Digital Storytelling & Why Does It Matter? - Wall of Fame. Wall of Fame. https://vitalsignswalloffame.com/what-is-digital-storytelling-why-does-it-matter/. (Accessed: 28 June, 2025).

FOR - DRAMA & PUPPETRY

Foist et al. (2020). What is Drama? - Terms, Time Periods and Styles Video with Lesson Transcript | Study.com. Study.com. https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-drama-terms-time-periods-and-styles.html. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Karaolis. (2023). Being with a Puppet: Literacy through Experiencing Puppetry and Drama with Young Children. Education Sciences, 13(3), 291. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13030291. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Cherry. (2024). 7 Main Developmental Theories. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/child-development-theories-2795068 (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Speaight. (2020). Puppetry. In Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/art/puppetry

Timmins et al. (2024). An exploratory study into the perceived benefits of, and barriers to, the pedagogical use of puppet play in the early years. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 22(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/1476718x241257339. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Karaolis. (2021). Inclusion Happens with a Puppet: Puppets for Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood Settings. NJ, 44(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/14452294.2020.1871506. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

Chee Luen. (2021). Puppetry activities in early childhood programmes. Southeast Asia Early Childhood Journal (Special Issue), 10, 2021–2089. https://doi.org/10.37134/saecj.vol10.sp.8.2021. (Accessed: 27 June, 2025).

FOR - MOVEMENT & MUSIC

May. (2025). Supporting pre-schooler's identity development through music: A case study from an Australian childcare centre. International Journal of Music Education, 43(2), 124–139. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02557614251339549. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Harrison & Greenwood. (2025). Creative musical activities in early childhood education: An analysis of teaching practices. ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385378642_Creative_musical_activities_in_early_childhood_education_An_analysis_of_teaching_practices

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Lee et al. (2025). Technology-driven initiating actions influence movement in early years music education. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 9177. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-09177-7. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Powell. (2023). Developing confidence to engage children in creative music and movement learning. Macquarie University. https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/publications/developing-confidence-to-engage-children-in-creative-music-and-mo. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Bautista. (2024). Music in early childhood teacher education: Australian perspectives on readiness and engagement. Arts Education Policy Review, 125(2), 73–85. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10632913.2022.2043969. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Howard & Mayesky. (2022). Creative activities and curriculum for young children (12th ed., pp. 301–334). Cengage. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

RABAUD. (2023). Introduction to the Contemporary Music Industry Welcome to the vibrant and ever-evolving world of the modern music industry. It’s a symphony of innovation and tradition where timeless melodies meet the cutting edge of technology. Linkedin.com. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introduction-contemporary-music-industry-nicolas-rabaud-ulwye. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Beginner Tips for Teaching Your Child Their First Kids Instrument – Rhythm Music. (2025, April 28). Rhythm Music. https://rhythmmusicshop.com/blogs/general-articles/beginner-tips-for-teaching-your-child-their-first-kids-instrument. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

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FOR - LANGUAGE & LITERACY

Finders et al. (2023). Early childhood education language environments: Considerations for research and practice. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1202819. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Australian Education Research Organisation [AERO]. (2024). Early literacy practice guide. https://www.edresearch.edu.au/guides-resources/practice-guides/early-literacy-practice-guide AERO. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Victorian Government – Department of Education. (2023). Early childhood literacy teaching toolkit explained. https://www.vic.gov.au/early-childhood-literacy-teaching-toolkit-explained. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Victorian Government – Department of Education. (2023). Early language and literacy program. https://www.vic.gov.au/early-language-and-literacy-program. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Australian Council for Educational Research [ACER]. (2022). The overcoming disadvantage in early childhood study: Evaluation of early language and literacy program. https://research.acer.edu.au/early_childhood_misc/32/. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Howard & Mayesky. (2022). Creative activities and curriculum for young children. Cengage. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

How You Can Promote Equity In Your Early Learning Classrooms. (n.d.). Www.hatchearlylearning.com. https://www.hatchearlylearning.com/blog/how-you-can-promote-equity-in-your-early-learning-classrooms. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Happy Chatter. (2025). Speech Development Milestones: From First Sounds to Coherent Speech | Happy Chatter Pediatric Clinic. Happy Chatter Pediatric Clinic. https://happychatter.com.au/speech-therapy/speech-development-milestones-from-first-sounds-to-coherent-speech. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

FOR - SCIENCE

University of South Australia. (2024). Boost creativity in schools and build STEM careers. UniSA media centre. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2024/boost-creativity-in-schools-and-build-STEM-careers. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Fielding & Murcia. (2022). Research linking digital technologies to young children’s creativity: An interpretive framework and systematic review. Issues in Educational Research, 32(1), 105–124. https://www.iier.org.au/iier32/fielding.pdf. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Murphy et al. (2024). STEM in the classroom: A scoping review of emerging research on the integration of STEM education within Australian schools. The Australian Educational Researcher. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-024-00691-7. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Leggett. (2024). Creativity in early childhood: How educators from Australia and Italy are documenting the creative thought processes of young children. SN Social Sciences, 4, Article 74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-024-00873-1. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

O’Connor et al. (2021). Early childhood science education from 0 to 6: A literature review. *Education Sciences, 11*(4), 178. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11040178. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Howard & Mayesky. (2022). Creative activities and curriculum for young children. Cengage. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Mohit Rajpoot. (2023, September 18). 8 Days Study Plan: Organic Chemistry : Some Basic Principles & Techniques | Chemistry Class 11 - NEET. EDUREV.IN. https://edurev.in/t/300995/8-Days-Study-Plan-Organic-Chemistry-Some-Basic-Principles-Techniques. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Bogdan's Show. (2023, April 25). Sink or Float Adventure: Bogdan & Friends’ Amazing Water Experiments. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT-N2tf5SMk. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

FOR - ENGINEERING

Sikder. (2024). Studying children’s small science and early engineering learning process to help shape their cultural identity in culturally valued play-based experience. Cultural Studies of Science Education, 19, 231–255.https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-023-10209-9. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Bridle et al. (2025). Let’s Do Engineering: Engineers and creative practitioners’ experiences of co-creating activities and resources for 3–7-year-olds, and teacher evaluation of resource effectiveness. Early Childhood Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-025-01858-2. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Speldewinde et al. (2023). Play, science and engineering in the early years in Australia. In T. J. Tunnicliffe & T. J. Kennedy (Eds.), Play and STEAM education in the early years: International policies and practices (pp. 167–180). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99830-1_8. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).
Speldewinde et al. (2023). ‘Bush kinders’: Developing early years learners’ technology and engineering understandings. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-022-09758-x. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).
Cohrssen et al. (2025). Situating engineering within the Australian pre-tertiary education system. Australian Educational Researcher. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-025-00880-y. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Howard & Mayesky. (2022). Creative activities and curriculum for young children. Cengage. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

10 Benefits Of Building Blocks For Kids. (n.d.). Bigjigs Toys. https://www.bigjigstoys.co.uk/blogs/posts/10-benefits-of-building-blocks-for-kids.(Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Myers, L. (2018, February 12). How to Make a Windmill Model with a Printable Pattern. Adventure in a Box. https://www.adventure-in-a-box.com/how-to-make-a-windmill-model-with-a-printable-template.(Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

FOR - TECHNOLOGIES

Hatzigianni et al. (2023). The role of digital technologies in supporting quality improvement in Australian early childhood education and care settings. International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40723-023-00107-6. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Ayanchowdhury. (2022). Web Scrapping on Firefox browser using Selenium in python. https://medium.com/@ayanchowdhury00/web-scrapping-on-firefox-browser-using-selenium-in-python-edcf678a1dea. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Wilson et al. (2023). Digital technologies and the early childhood sector: are we fostering digital capabilities and agency in young children? The Australian Educational Researcher, 51. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-023-00647-3. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Li et al. (2024). Early Childhood Digital Pedagogy: A Scoping Review of Its Practices, Profiles, and Predictors. Early Childhood Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-024-01804-8. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Falloon. (2023). An exploration of online technoliteracy capability teaching and learning in early years classrooms. Education and Information Technologies, 29(1), 625–654. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-12239-w. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Howard & Mayesky. (2022). Creative activities and curriculum for young children. Cengage. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Arthurwears. (2020). Arthurwears. Arthurwears.com. https://www.arthurwears.com/2020/08. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

FOR - MATHEMATICS & NUMERACY

Petrou et al. (2022). Play-based activities for mathematical thinking at infancy: Nursery teachers’ and parents’ beliefs. Journal of Childhood, Education & Society, 3(2), 86–97. https://doi.org/10.37291/2717638X.202232171. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Australian Education Research Organisation [AERO]. (2023). Early numeracy practice guide | Australian Education Research Organisation. Www.edresearch.edu.au. https://www.edresearch.edu.au/guides-resources/practice-guides/early-numeracy-practice-guide-full-publication. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Viknarasah. (2021). How we can introduce numeracy in the early years. Cela.org.au. https://www.cela.org.au/publications/amplify%21-blog/july-2021/numeracy-in-the-early-years. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. (2023). Explore mathematics by play. https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/kindergarten/research-insights/articles/exploring-number. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Grimmond. (2024). Block Play as a window to preschoolers’ early mathematics capabilities: Development of the Numeracy and Mathematics Block-Based Assessment (NUMBBA). https://ro.uow.edu.au/articles/thesis/Block_Play_as_a_Window_to_Preschoolers_Early_Mathematics_Capabilities_Development_of_the_Numeracy_and_Mathematics_Block-Based_Assessment_NUMBBA_/27811800. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Howard & Mayesky. (2022). Creative activities and curriculum for young children. Cengage. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

H, T. (2025, February 6). Hands-on math fun! Try these water-based activities for young learners. Homeschool Happiness. https://homeschoolhappiness.com/math-water-activities-for-preschoolers. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

FOR - HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Murphy et al. (2024). Australian teachers’ adoption of critical and creative thinking as curriculum. Australian Educational Researcher, 52, 275–294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-024-00714-3. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Taylor. (2025). Action research through art: Social studies in early childhood. Journal of Social Studies Education, Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220671.2025.2454686. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Howard & Mayesky. (2022). Creative activities and curriculum for young children. Cengage. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Smith, A. (2018, June 25). The Importance of Teaching Your Kids Job Skills | The MomTini® Lounge | Parenting Tips and Advice for Moms. The MomTini® Lounge | Parenting Tips and Advice for Moms. https://momtinilounge.com/the-importance-of-teaching-your-kids-job-skills. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

FOR - INTEGRATED CURRICULUMN (STEM, STEAM, STREAM & STEMIE)

Carly and Adam. (2022). STEM, STEAM, or STREAM? What is the difference? Carly & Adam. https://carlyandadam.com/thecarlyandadam/stem-steam-or-stream-what-is-the-difference. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Garvis et al. (2024). STEM in Australian early childhood education. Journal of Information Processing, 32, 62–68. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378222419_STEM_in_Australian_Early_Childhood_Education . (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Veziroglu-Celik et al. (2025). STEAM in Early Childhood: An Analysis Towards Teachers’ and Children’s Perspectives. Early Childhood Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-025-01897-9. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Clarke. (2024). School and Early Learning STEM initiatives - Department of Education, Australian Government. Department of Education. https://www.education.gov.au/australian-curriculum/support-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem/school-and-early-learning-stem-initiatives. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). (2025). STEM‑Connections in Early Childhood.

https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/resources/stem-connections/approaches-to-stem-learning. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Howard & Mayesky. (2022). Creative activities and curriculum for young children. Cengage. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Tin Foil Boat Ideas for the STEM Penny Challenge. (2017). CubeForTeachers - Cube For Teachers. Cubeforteachers.com. https://cubeforteachers.com/post/vYADtJxonGiFUZbkLnhWbnQlXCsz92v0. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Colour & Light: The Lightbox Project. (2022, February 26). Alphablocks Nursery School | Ofsted Outstanding | Hadley Wood. https://alpha-blocks.com/2022/02/26/colour-light-the-lightbox-project. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

Intro to balls and ramps. (2012, May 22). In the Classroom with PEEP. https://preschoolstem.wordpress.com/2012/05/22/intro-to-balls-and-ramps. (Accessed: 9 August, 2025).

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