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Learning, play and development in under fivesDisclaimer: This fact sheet is for educational use only. Please consult your doctor or other health professional to make sure this information is right for your child. Supporting your child's developmentAs a parent / caregiver, you are your child’s first teacher and understand them better than anyone else. By talking and playing with them, introducing simple skills and encouraging activity and movement, you can help your child’s development during these important early years.
You may find the following resources helpful for:
 Back to TopHow children learnThere is an article about how children learn on the South Australian Child and Youth Health website. It discusses areas of development which are important to a young child's ability to learn such as:
The article makes suggestions for things you can do with children from birth to five years of age to support their learning.
Back to TopThe importance of play for learning and development, enjoyment and funThe South Australian Child and Youth Health website has a useful article on play with children. It discusses:
Back to TopWhere to go for more informationOn this website
Early childhood education - information about choosing an early childhood service for your child
Activity in under fives - how helping under fives get active can help them learn and grow
PAFT (Parents as First Teachers)
PAFT is based on the philosophy that parents are their children's first and most important teachers. The aim of the PAFT programme is to help parents to participate more effectively in their children's early development and learning. PAFT provides free, practical support and guidance to families with young children. This support lasts from before birth to three years. Funding is available for a limited number of families only and enrolment criteria may apply. Contact Family and Community Services for more information or to find out if there is a programme near you. There is information about PAFT at the Family and Community Services website. The PAFT National Centre is part of Family and Community Services at the Ministry of Social Development.
Website: http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/
SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) Street address: Level 4, 78 Victoria Street, Wellington Postal address: PO Box 2251,Wellington Phone: 64 4 472 8058 Fax: 64 4 471 0813 Website: http://www.sparc.org.nz/
Team-Up: Helping our kids learn (Ministry of Education)
Team-Up provides information, ideas and materials to help parents support their children and get more involved in their education.
Website: http://www.teamup.co.nz/
Back to TopYour notesEndorsement
This fact sheet was endorsed by PSNZ - 03/11/2008
CopyrightFact sheets are subject to copyright. In the interests of information sharing they may be copied but acknowledgement must be given to PSNZ and Starship Foundation. © The Paediatric Society of New Zealand and Starship Foundation 2005 - 2012
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