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.

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.

Despite the overwhelming volume of documentation educators are expected to complete, the National Law and National Regulations do not require endless observations, daily learning stories, or long‑form essays about children’s learning.

ACECQA’s own guidance for approved providers emphasises that documentation should be meaningful, authentic, and free from duplication, and that educators should use professional judgment when deciding what to record.

The National Regulations themselves focus on program visibility, child information, and records for safety and compliance, not excessive narrative documentation.

Observations are more than compliance—they’re acts of care, advocacy, and professional insight. When educators write observations with emotional intelligence and sector-savvy language, they make children’s learning visible, amplify their voices, and strengthen the case for quality early childhood practice. This guide supports educators in writing observations that are purposeful, symbolic, and aligned with the EYLF.

In early childhood education, every family brings a unique rhythm of celebration, memory, and meaning. The Family Holiday Traditions template offers educators a powerful tool to honour these rhythms—inviting families to share their cherished customs and weaving them into the fabric of the learning environment.

Every photograph, every story, contributes to a child’s digital footprint, often in ways they cannot fully understand or consent to. This is where the concept of safe pedagogical photography emerges: a conscious, ethical approach to capturing learning moments that celebrates children’s growth while safeguarding their privacy.

In early childhood settings across Australia, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is more than a document; it’s a living, breathing presence in children’s play. When educators truly see the EYLF in action, they witness a tapestry of learning, relationships, and identity unfolding moment by moment. This article explores how the EYLF manifests through play and how educators can deepen their observations, documentation, and advocacy by tuning into its rhythms.

In early childhood education, children’s artwork is often vibrant, expressive, and deeply personal. Yet too often, it’s reduced to wall displays or sent home without context. Enter the art portfolio—a reflective, respectful way to document and celebrate children’s creative journeys.

“My Book of Art” template is a 9-page resource designed to showcase children’s artwork in a way that’s both professional and emotionally resonant. It can be added to a child’s portfolio or laminated into a keepsake book for families.

A: Yes, Transition to School Statements are highly beneficial and increasingly considered necessary in Australia. While not legally mandated nationwide, they are strongly encouraged by state education departments to support continuity of learning and emotional well-being during the move from early childhood education to school.

This mapping tool is designed to help educators translate everyday moments into meaningful documentation aligned with the EYLF.  By spotlighting real examples of children’s play, interactions, and discoveries, it supports reflective practice and strengthens outcome-based planning.