21/05/2026
HANDS-ON LEARNING DAY // Today, Mueller College ELC joined services across Australia and New Zealand in celebrating Hands-On Learning Day!
At our service, hands-on learning happens every day through play, creativity, exploration, and real-life experiences. Whether children are painting, building, cooking, gardening, experimenting, or engaging in sensory play, they are developing important skills while having fun and making meaningful connections.
These play-based experiences support children to become confident and involved learners, building creativity, problem-solving, communication, independence, and social skills — all key parts of the EYLF 2.0.
A big part of this learning comes through intentional teaching, where educators support children’s thinking, curiosity, and discovery during play each day.
A few simple ways to continue hands-on learning at home:
• Cooking or baking together
• Sensory play with water, sand, rice, or playdough
• Building and creating with loose parts or recycled materials
• Exploring nature and gardening
• Drawing, painting, and creating
