Twinkl – Your Early Years Partner
- Apr 2
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 8
Learn Play Thrive Australia recently partnered with Twinkl at our Pedagogy in Practice: Early Education conference, sharing a commitment to the development of quality teaching & learning resources aligned with early childhood pedagogy. This piece is authored by Stacey Jackson, Early Years Segment Manager at Twinkl, who shares an insight into how their resources have been created for educators to extend and enrich children’s learning from birth to five years and through the transition to school.
Being an early years educator is one of the most rewarding roles in the world - but it’s also one of the busiest. From planning engaging experiences and supporting children’s development to documenting learning and creating inclusive environments, the days can feel like a juggling act. That’s where Twinkl comes in. Created by educators, for educators, our resources are designed to make planning, teaching and documenting easier, more effective, and enjoyable.
Twinkl is a comprehensive platform that supports high-quality, play-based programs across ECEC settings. Every resource is EYLF V2.0 and NQS aligned, meaning you can feel confident that what you’re using supports quality early childhood education in Australia. Whether it’s supporting children’s identity, wellbeing or community... our resources are designed to help children thrive.
Play-based learning is at our core
Play is central to early years practice - and it’s at the heart of everything we do. Twinkl resources are designed to encourage exploration, creativity, problem-solving and independence in ways that are engaging for young learners. From visual arts ideas and imaginative role play, to early literacy experiences - Twinkl gives educators tools to scaffold learning through play. Children are engaged, learning feels joyful and educators feel supported.
Twinkl's teaching & learning resources
Our extensive range includes:
● Editable early years planning templates – ready to customise for your setting and children’s needs.
● Observation and documentation tools to capture children’s learning outcomes efficiently.
● Inclusion resources to support children with diverse learning needs.
● Culturally diverse resources – including First Nations perspectives, to foster a sense of belonging and cultural awareness.
Documenting and planning
One of the biggest tasks in early childhood is planning, observing and documenting children's learning. Twinkl makes this more manageable with ready-to-use templates for weekly planning, observation trackers, & EYLF V2.0 aligned learning goals.
Our platform helps early educators streamline planning, maintain records efficiently, and ensure your documentation is meaningful and reflective.
Inclusive practice is at the core of quality early childhood education. Twinkl resources support inclusion and accessibility through visual cards/posters, symbol sets, and sensory materials.
By embedding these into our early years environment, we can support independence, decision-making, and confidence for all children, including those with additional learning needs.
Supporting educators and sector leaders
Twinkl isn’t just for educators working directly with young children. Centre leaders, curriculum co-ordinators, and teaching teams can all benefit from our platform. From leadership checklists to staff planning templates, Twinkl makes operating an early years setting smoother and more efficient, while helping to maintain high-quality practices throughout the service.
Accessing thousands of high-quality resources could be overwhelming - but Twinkl makes it simple. And it’s surprisingly affordable. Ultimate access costs less than two cups of coffee a month - that’s a small investment for enormous time savings, peace of mind and professional support you can rely on every day. Disover how
Twinkl can transform your early years planning, play and documentation today!
Support seasonal programming with the Twinkl Early Years Autumn Magazine, a practical resource created specifically for early childhood educators in Australia. This magazine brings together a wide range of ideas, reflections and experiences focused on the autumn season, supporting purposeful play-based learning.
Twinkl's Nature Play Book brings the wonders of the great outdoors right to your fingertips. You can dive into this resource as an informational planning guide, exploring nature play and outdoor learning in the early years.
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