This is a transcript for StartingBlocks.gov.au’s ‘Playing and exploring – what a great way to learn!’ video available here.
Children show their remarkable ability for exploration, imagination and decision-making through play. This video shows how play helps children develop critical skills, relationships, and interests which are essential for their lifelong learning and wellbeing.
00:00 – 00:02
Audio: [Soothing music]
Visual description: Two young children are playing in a sandpit in their early learning service’s outdoor area. The boy is wearing a superman long sleeve t shirt with a red cape. The girl is wearing a light blue t shirt. They’re both collecting sand in plastic buckets.
00:03 – 00:07
Audio: [Soothing music]
Visual description: Messages appear in two different frames on green background: ‘Playing and exploring with friends’ and ‘What a great way to learn!’
00:08 – 00:12
Audio: [Soothing music]
Visual description: Three young children are playing in a boat that’s kept in the service’s outdoor play area. One child is wearing a winter jacket and the other two children are wearing jumpers.
00:13 – 00:14
Audio: [Soothing music]
Visual description: Message appears on a green background: ‘For more info visit StartingBlocks.gov.au’. The StartingBlocks.gov.au logo appears on the screen.
