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Bright Beginnings on Country

  • Bright Beginnings on Country

    Foster early numeracy skills through hands-on play, nature exploration, and cultural storytelling with our Bright Beginnings Country education resources, helping young learners build confidence, curiosity, and school readiness.

Foundational numeracy for early learners

These EYLF-aligned resources will have your little learners counting with natural materials, creating patterns from items found on Country, sorting and grouping with purpose, and exploring First Nations songs and symbols.

Through observation, movement, and play, young learners gain foundational skills to help them enter primary school with confidence and belonging. Five simple take-home activities also invite families to continue the learning together.

Learning outcomes

These activities help children:
âž• Explore maths through counting, grouping, sorting, estimating, and pattern-making with natural materials
📖 Strengthen language and mathematical vocabulary by exploring First Nations stories, art, and songs
💭 Develop confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving through outdoor learning, yarning circles, and imaginative play
💪 Strengthen connection to Country by observing nature and caring for place
💗 Practise fairness, sharing, and collaboration.

Units of learning

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                                    The Mazda Foundation supports projects that strengthen communities and improve the wellbeing of Australians. Their commitment to education helps create opportunities for children to learn, grow and thrive.

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