Popular culture

The benefits of popular culture

The benefits of popular culture include:

• cultural awareness
• social awareness.

EYLF learning outcomes

Popular culture aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it:

• involves connecting with groups of people (2.1)
• promotes social wellbeing (3.1)
• encourages children to connect with people (4.4).

The Early Years Learning Framework discusses popular culture:

"Educators know children engage with popular culture, media and digital technologies so they build partnerships with families and others to keep children safe and families aware of e-safety information."