Provocations in Play
​Inspiring Curiosity, Creativity, and Deeper Learning

Professional Development Course for Educators
Monday 17th August 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Western Australia

Tuesday 18th August 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
6:00pm - 8:00pm - South Australia, Northern Territory

INDIVIDUAL - $129
TEAM - $599

Team is for an Individual Early Learning Team
Provocations in Play
Inspiring Curiosity, Creativity, and Deeper Learning
What Educators Will Learn
  • What a provocation is and why it matters
  • How provocations support children's agency and voice
  • Creating invitations to play that spark curiosity
  • Using open-ended materials effectively
  • Extending children's thinking through intentional teaching
  • Linking provocations to the EYLF and NQF
  • Documenting learning that emerges from provocations
  • Setting up indoor and outdoor provocations
  • Following children's interests and inquiries
  • Creating meaningful learning experiences on any budget
Modules 
Module 1: Understanding Provocations
  • What are provocations?
  • Theories behind provocations
  • Child-led learning
Module 2: Designing Engaging Invitations
  • Open-ended materials
  • Natural resources
  • Loose parts
Module 3: The Role of the Educator
  • Observation
  • Intentional teaching
  • Extending learning
Module 4: Indoor Provocations
  • Literacy
  • STEM
  • Creative arts
  • Dramatic play
Module 5: Outdoor Provocations
  • Nature-based learning
  • Risk and challenge
  • Inquiry learning
Module 6: Documentation and Reflection
  • Capturing learning
  • Reflective practice
  • Planning from children's interests