(Also known as: Construction Zone or Design & Build Area)
 
Free Downloadable Toolkit
 
Fuel problem-solving, creative design, and hands-on building with our Engineers Hub — a free resource designed to support construction play, real-world STEM learning, and collaborative innovation.
 
This hub encourages children and young people to plan, build, test, and modify their creations using a range of materials — from wooden blocks and recycled cardboard to magnetic tiles and natural loose parts. Whether working alone or in a team, the Engineers Hub invites children to explore balance, measurement, stability, and structure through playful trial and error.
 
Ideal for educators looking to enrich their physical environments or embed design thinking and inquiry into their program, this toolkit provides intentional scaffolding and links directly to learning frameworks, critical thinking, and the National Quality Standard.
 
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Play With Purpose – Activity Toolkits
Align your hubs and displays to rich, intentional learning experiences with our ready-to-use toolkits. Each one includes setup guides, reflective prompts, journal examples, and more.
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Looking to align with your centre philosophy?
Philosophy Companion Kit – The 5 Pillars in Action
 
Support your team to link everyday practice to your core values. This editable tool helps you reflect, document, and showcase your philosophy across A&R, planning, and family engagement.
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How It All Connects:
This Active Living Hub resource is also designed to work with your Voices, Values & Learning in Action Document — so educators can document child voice, family ideas, and philosophy-linked intentions clearly and confidently.
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Download the Hub ➜ Use it in Practice ➜ Link it to Documentation ➜ Align to NQS ➜ Showcase in A&R