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Literacy and numeracy resources

The GreatStart website offers wide range of valuable learning resources that will help build understanding of numeracy and literacy concepts. The website includes games and activities based on everyday experiences for children aged under five years.

offers learning resources that links to the Australian Curriculum (Reception to Year 10).

The offer ideas to support children’s learning in the early years, primary school, high school – and at all ages.

offers podcasts, videos and publications from schools, colleges and universities around the world. You will need to download the iTunes app or software (Mac or Windows) to access iTunes U resources.

Literacy resources

The promotes reading for children.

lists services and activities.

promotes reading with young children.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏn promotes general child health and wellbeing, and has resources on topics including:

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is a literacy guide for indigenous families.

The helps parents engage their children in reading activities.

The and for the literacy general capability, Australian Curriculum will help parents and learners understand expectations of learners at each level of learning.

Numeracy resources

– enriching early years to secondary mathematics for parents, carers, teachers and learners, University of Cambridge.

at Stanford University includes resources for parents, carers, teachers and learners.

The and for the numeracy general capability, Australian Curriculum will help parents and learners understand expectations of learners at each level of learning.

Other resources for families

represents young children, providing numerous resources both free online and for purchase.

The provides information for families and carers about their children and the Australian Curriculum.

promotes the needs and interests of families.

The has research based on parenting being a critical factor in the quality of life and wellbeing of children.

The publishes research and fosters discussion on all aspects of social policy.

Our Learning SA supports students, families and teachers for continued learning between school and home.

Curriculum Development - Curriculum and Learning

Email:Ìýeducation.curriculumdevelopmentdirectorate [at] sa.gov.au