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The “My Preschool Memory Book” is a heartfelt end-of-year keepsake designed to honour each child’s unique early learning journey. This 6-page portfolio template helps educators capture meaningful moments, relationships, and milestones as children prepare to transition from preschool to kindergarten.
Reflecting on pedagogy is where practice becomes purpose. It’s the moment we pause, zoom out, and ask not just what we’re doing—but why, how, and who it serves. In early childhood education, this reflection is a deeply relational, emotionally intelligent…
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.
Q: A strengths-based approach focuses on what children can do, rather than what they lack. It celebrates each child’s capabilities, interests, and efforts and uses these as the foundation for learning and development.
Here’s an educator-friendly EYLF V2.0 Reference Sheet designed for quick use in planning, documentation, and reflection. It’s structured to support intuitive linking between observations and outcomes, with simplified language and examples to spark educator insight.
Summative assessments are more than end-point reflections—they’re storytelling tools that honour each child’s journey. They help educators celebrate growth, identify emerging skills, and co-plan intentional next steps. This guide is designed for quick glances during documentation, team huddles, or family…
The EYLF practices are more than guiding principles; they’re invitations to co-create vibrant, inclusive, and emotionally safe learning environments. Whether you're nurturing infants, engaging toddlers, or scaffolding preschoolers’ agency, these strategies help bring the EYLF to life in ways that…
A: No, you don’t have to include theorists in every piece of documentation, but referencing them can deepen your practice, especially when aligned with EYLF V2.0 and the National Quality Standard.
A: In early childhood education, programming isn’t just about planning activities—it’s about tuning into children’s rhythms, honouring their voices, and creating emotionally safe, meaningful learning journeys. One of the most common questions is: “Should I plan daily or weekly?" The…
A: Intentional teaching means teaching with a clear purpose. It’s about making thoughtful decisions to help children learn in meaningful ways. At its core, intentional teaching means teaching with a clear purpose. It’s the art of knowing when to step…
In the fast-paced world of education, professional growth can feel like a moving target. Between compliance demands, curriculum shifts, and the emotional labour of teaching, it’s easy to lose sight of your own development. That’s where SMART goals come in—offering…
A: While photos can enrich documentation by capturing moments visually, many observations are just as powerful when conveyed through thoughtful narrative, voice transcripts, symbolic sketches, or emotionally intelligent reflection.
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