All children deal with anger on a daily basis. Thinking about it as a child, there is a lot to be angry about. Elder people telling them what to do, not being allowed to get what they want,
Floorbook is a documentation approach that uses a large book with blank pages for children to record different aspects of their learning in small groups or as a whole group. The following ar
According to EYLF, scaffolding comprises of the educators’ decisions and actions that build on children’s existing knowledge and skills to enhance their learning. In early childhood educatio
You’ve seen a job position that you’re interested in, you have a resume but it asks you to respond to the Key Selection Criteria. This outlines the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to
Sensory experiences enable children to use their senses to explore and manipulate objects.
In a school-age setting, a quality program is crucial for the children's development, learning and wellbeing. It provides an opportunity for the Educators to provide a variety of experiences
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) planning cycle is a structured process that helps educators plan, document, respond to, and support children’s learning. The following article provi
In the early education context, assessment for learning is best practised as a “process of gathering and analysing information as evidence about what children know, can do and understand”, a
Children are more likely to be confident and involved learners when their family and community experiences and understandings are recognised and included in the early childhood setting. The
Montessori stressed that children learn best by using their senses and pursuing their interests, rather than forcing them to learn what is expected.
Outdoor play is enjoyable for children and important for their growth and development.
Parent / Educator meetings help build respectful and positive relationships and enable educators and parents to share information about the child. Meetings add to the casual, daily conversat
The role of early childhood teacher is to support the implementation of an approved learning framework, to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development and to provide support in th
At its simplest, child-initiated learning is one that is chosen and started by the child. This type of learning is the purest form of child-centred learning and constitutes one of the most i
The Planning Cycle in documenting for educators, as outlined in QA1 of the NQS, involves several key steps to ensure effective educational program documentation. The following article provid
Holistic approaches in early childhood include a spectrum of teaching goals and practices that facilitates all aspects – physical, emotional social as well as academic – of a child’s growth.
According to the Educators’ Guide to the Early Years Learning Framework, documentation is the practice of recording and creating evidence of learning and the learning progress, helping make
Linking educational theories to the EYLF enriches educational practices and helps create a more holistic and effective learning environment. The following article provides information on Lin
