Rethinking Group Times Mini Course

Reflect on why we have group times?

Consider both your expectations when engaging in group times, as well as the benefits of alternatives.

Explore the challenges of formal Group Times

Gain simple strategies for making group times more meaningful for children.

Consider the National Quality Framework

Learn to recognise alternative opportunities to embed play-based learning opportunities in your service.


Group Times have long been a part of our routines and programs within early childhood services. And yet, they are often the cause of frustration, overwhelm and challenges - for both educators and children! In this mini-course we want to encourage you to rethink group times.

The course is broken up into four lessons and the following is covered:

Lesson 1: Why do we do group times in early education and care settings?

Lesson 2: What are the challenges of group times?

Lesson 3: Why should we consider an alternative?

Lesson 4: The practicalities of implementing an alternative to formal group times


This registration is for 1 participant. If you would like to register 5+ educators, or your entire team - please contact us to make these arrangements. 

Some key points for your registration: 

  • In order to receive important information about your course, you do need to subscribe to our mailing list
  • Please use your full name, as this will be what is displayed on your certificate

Upon completion of your registration, you will receive: 

  • An email with your site login details, enabling you to immediately access the course. 
  • A welcome email from our team. 

If you have questions at any time, please contact us at [email protected] 

$35.00 AUD

Don't stop at just the Mini Course!

For just $5.50 let us guide you through implementing your learning with the Rethinking Group Times Implementation Workbook. You will receive a full colour, downloadable workbook which will include:

  • Reflective Questions to answer on completion of the mini course
  • Space to make a plan for changes, implementation, questions etc
  • Prompts to record how you are implementing what you have learned in the mini course
  • Recommendations for further consideration

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