This
exciting new programme, researched and developed over the last
6 years by Rachel Riggs EYP is a specialist contribution to
the new Early Years Framework
The Art Gallery of Western
Australia hosts the Imaginary Leaps program as a core
component of their early years engagement strategy.
Better Beginnings Family Literacy program at The State
Library of Western Australia worked with Imaginary
Leaps commissioning a best practise guide from creative director
Rachel Riggs.
Awesome Childrens Festival,
Perth created a special early childhood tent for a week of Imaginary
Leaps sessions in their 2011 program
'Imaginative play for young children is based on activities
and objects that are already familiar to them. Toys, stories
and miniature versions of everyday things allow children to
create their own worlds.'
CANWA and Australia Council
funded professional
development adapting the program for indigenous settings
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to watch the video

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