Course Details
SA Preschool Boost Building Foundations for Early Learning
SABFEL
Building Foundations for Early Learning explores the latest research on early childhood brain development, the progression of language and literacy skills, and practical strategies to support brain development. You will gain confidence in selecting and creating literacy-rich environments that foster meaningful learning experiences and discover effective ways to work in partnership with families to enrich a child’s home learning environment.
Introduction:
This program is delivered as a 2.5-hour online workshop, and it also includes:
- 1 Big Book for your service, as well as a toolkit containing 3 finger puppets and 3 picture books (including Little Book Press titles) to enhance your learning and implementation. These resources are seamlessly integrated into the workshop delivery, equipping you with tools to incorporate into your planning and curriculum, while also offering valuable assets to share with families after the session.
- A certificate of attendance
- A copy of the slide deck,
- A 12-month membership to the online learning group forum. This platform provides access to expert trainers from Raising Literacy Australia, who will share inquiry prompts, research insights, and practical strategies.
Target Audience:
Educator Upskilling
Learning Outcomes:
- Increased understanding of current research on neurodevelopment, as well as language and literacy development in the early years.
- Develop strategies to increase language and literacy-rich daily practices to enhance language and literacy skills of young children.
- Develop practical ways to support book sharing and create a literacy-rich environment.
- Gain strategies and ideas in sharing information and key messages with families.
Learning Methods:
Online collaboration
Program Benefits:
Content:
- Overview of current research on brain development in early childhood, particularly pertaining to language and literacy.
- Practical tips and modelling on planning and implementing an engaging story time session and creating literacy-rich environments.
- Strategies to engage in positive, and responsive interactions with children every day.
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time (AEST) | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | ||
| SA Preschool Boost Building Foundations for Early Learning | 5 May 2026 | 01:30 pm - 04:00 pm | Online | 30 | $363.64 | ||
| SA Preschool Boost Building Foundations for Early Learning | 11 August 2026 | 09:30 am - 12:00 pm | Online | 30 | $363.64 | ||
| SA Preschool Boost Building Foundations for Early Learning | 5 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 12:00 pm | Online | 30 | $363.64 |