Snapshots Of My Year is a thoughtfully designed template that helps educators document and celebrate a child’s growth through the lens of the EYLF learning outcomes. With its photo-rich format and reflective comment sections, it offers families a warm, visual summary of their child’s developmental journey.
In early childhood settings, emotional literacy is foundational to well-being, learning, and relationships. The free printable Feeling Check-In posters featuring clear visuals, child-friendly language, and actionable strategies offer educators a powerful way to support children in identifying, expressing, and managing their emotions. Whether used during transitions, check-ins, or moments of dysregulation, these posters help embed emotional intelligence into daily practice.
Feelings Check In Posters are powerful tools for fostering emotional literacy and self-awareness in early childhood settings. Designed with vibrant visuals and child-friendly language, they help children identify, name, and express a wide range of emotions—from anger and frustration to calm and excitement. Each poster offers simple, actionable strategies for regulation, such as deep breathing, asking for help, or using “I feel” statements, making them ideal for trauma-informed and emotionally intelligent practice. Educators can use them during morning check-ins, transitions, or moments of dysregulation to support children in building emotional vocabulary and resilience. Whether displayed on classroom walls, embedded in documentation kits, or used in small-group discussions, these posters promote a culture of empathy, safety, and connection—aligning beautifully with EYLF wellbeing outcomes and sector-wide goals for inclusive, responsive care.
A Child-Led Inquiry Map is more than a documentation tool; it’s a living framework that honours children’s curiosity, amplifies their voices, and scaffolds meaningful learning journeys. Rooted in emotionally intelligent and trauma-informed practice, it allows educators to capture the spark of wonder and trace how it evolves into deeper exploration, collaboration, and growth.
By mapping inquiries visually, educators make children’s thinking visible, strengthen family partnerships, and demonstrate alignment with the EYLF v2.0 outcomes. Importantly, inquiry maps also serve as advocacy artifacts, showing policymakers and leaders the richness of child voice beyond compliance checklists.
Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector is facing a crisis that numbers alone cannot explain. On paper, more than 70,000 students are enrolled in early childhood qualifications across the country. Yet services report a shortfall of 21,000 qualified educators. Families are stuck on waitlists, centres are forced to reduce hours, and educators already in the field are stretched to breaking point.
This paradox—so many in training, yet so few in classrooms—reveals a deeper structural failure.
Gratitude songs before meals are more than just cheerful tunes; they’re rituals that nurture mindfulness, community, and appreciation in young children. By singing together, children learn to pause, acknowledge the effort behind their food, and celebrate the connections between nature, family, and community. These songs can be simple, repetitive, and symbolic, making them accessible for toddlers while still meaningful for older preschoolers.
A: You can show individual learning cycles in a simplified way by using visual templates and structured documentation that align with the EYLF. These tools help educators track each child’s progress without overwhelming complexity. Here are a few effective strategies.
The My Yearbook template is a beautifully designed resource that helps early childhood educators celebrate each child’s journey through the year. With its photo-rich layout and thoughtful prompts, it transforms everyday moments into lasting memories, fostering a deep sense of belonging and pride.
Dinosaurs have always captured the imagination of children, making them the perfect theme for engaging classroom activities. This cut-and-paste puzzle printable combines fun with purposeful learning, offering educators a resource that supports fine motor development, problem-solving, and creativity all while aligning with the EYLF outcomes.
Dinosaur Cut and Paste Puzzles supports fine motor development, visual discrimination, and sequencing skills. Each activity invites children to cut out colorful dinosaur panels and match them to faded outlines for reinforcing attention to detail and spatial awareness.
In early childhood education, the practice of moving educators to new rooms each year is common. Some services see it as a way to keep things fresh, while others worry it disrupts continuity for children. So, are yearly room changes supporting children’s well-being or unsettling the very relationships they rely on?
Neurodivergence refers to natural variations in how brains process information, emotions, and social interactions. In early childhood, this may include children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or other neurological differences.
Early childhood teachers across Victoria are sounding the alarm over new childcare reforms, warning that the changes are piling administrative burdens onto staff and eroding the joy of teaching.
Explore the responsibilities, legal obligations, and best practices of the nominated supervisor ECEC with this three-part webinar series presented by Victoria McDowell and Meray Parsons from Gowrie NSW.
