School Success Starts with Strong Early Experiences: How Playball Prepares Children for Primary School
Why Early Childhood Experiences Are Key for School Readiness The transition to school is one of the most important milestones in a child’s life. True school readiness depends on building a strong foundation in early childhood, where children develop essential skills like forming friendships, trying new activities, building physical competence, enjoying independent play, developing resilience, […]
Designing for Difference: How Playball Australia Champions Equity in Early Childhood Education
Playball Australia promotes equity in early childhood education by tailoring movement programs to each child’s unique abilities and learning journey. Designing for Difference: Building Equity Through Play In early childhood education, equity means more than giving every child the same tools—it’s about giving them what they truly need to thrive. At Playball Australia, this belief […]
Equal Footing: Why Gender Diversity Matters at Playball
As national conversations spotlight the crisis of confidence around male educators, Playball offers a clear, values-led response: we lead with care and capability, not fear. Our gender-inclusive approach helps foster: • Stronger emotional wellbeing for children • Greater acceptance and empathy • A more balanced, respectful view of educators and role models • Healthy identity development and self-confidence • A […]
Emanuel Woollahra Kindergarten
I have witnessed Playball help children gain confidence in their abilities, as well as improve their general gross motor development. Luanne Lobel – Director, Emanuel Woollahra Kindergarten
Montessori East
Our Playball coach brings different activities each week and the children always look forward in great anticipation to what he has to offer. The activities are very appropriate for the age group and fit well with the Montessori approach. He manages to engage the childrens’ interest and motivation without the need to use rewards and […]