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Petersham, NSW
We are a small business specialising in designing and creating early childhood resources along with a beautifully stocked range that compliments our handmade Play Discover Learn designs. We also carefully source a variety of second-hand early childhood picture books, games, and puzzles.
All resources are created and stocked with a focus on engaging children in their learning in a purposeful and meaningful way. Play Discover Learn is owned and operated by a qualified early childhood teacher and is based in Sydney, NSW.
Paperback Title
A contemporary story about a young girl who has grown up in the city and who is about to return to Badu Island in the Torres Strait to stay with her aka (grandmother). It is time for Wandihnu to learn about the customs of her people. The night before she leaves, Wandihnu drifts off to sleep and dreams about the journey, about her aka, and about a very special friend.
Elizabeth Wymarra - Was born on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. Known for her work as a performing artist, comedian and playwright, she has studied visual and performing arts at the NSW TAFE in Sydney, and has completed a degree in Creative Writing. Elizabeth and her mother make many visits to Badu Island to research stories of their family and Torres Strait Islander culture.
Wandihnu Wymarra - First began writing stories with her mother as a mother–daughter bonding exercise. Over the years they have made many visits back to Badu Island to reserach stories of their family and Torres Strait Islander culture. Wandihnu wrote her first play when she was just seven years old. These days she concentrates more on journal writing and poetry.
Benjamin Hodges - Born in 1978, is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent with bloodlines that trace back to Jamaica, China and England. He studied art and design at Queensland TAFE and completed a Degree in Visual Arts at the University of Queensland. In 2005 he won the National NAIDOC Poster Award, which saw his work displayed nationally in Australia.
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We are a small business that makes handmade early childhood resources along with stocking a range of beautiful resources to compliment the handmade range.
All resources are created and stocked with a focus on engaging children in their learning in a purposeful and meaningful way.
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Janelle Gray
Proprietor
My career in the early childhood profession commenced in August 1993. My work has included the positions of teacher, teaching director, non-teaching director, child studies facilitator for the tertiary sector and Early Learning Consultant. Across 2009 – 2011 I was the National Project Officer for KidsMatter Early Childhood. A pilot project for young children’s mental health and wellbeing.
My Education Qualifications -
Diploma of Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Macquarie University
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, TAFE – NSW
Graduate Certificate in Adult Education in Training, UTS
My Early Childhood Philosophy -
Childhood is a unique time of life, to be enjoyed and valued. It is a time where the foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing are laid. As a professional early childhood educator first and foremost in all that I do, is the rights of the child.
I acknowledge the traditional people of the land on which I live and work. I pay my respects to elders, past and present as they hold the traditions and hopes for the future of this land.