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Formative Assessment Practices In Early Childhood Settings

Formative Assessment Practices In Early Childhood Settings

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”, according to the EYLF. The approved learning framework is categorical that…
Learning Dispositions

Learning Dispositions

Experts on early childhood education have for some time believed that much more than the content of learning – like numeracy, literacy and science concepts – it is the acquiring of learning dispositions that ensure the best academic outcomes in…
Learning Stories For Assessment

Learning Stories For Assessment

The EYLF explains assessment for children’s learning as the process of gathering and analysing information as evidence about what children know, can do and understand. It is a key part of an ongoing cycle that includes planning, documenting and evaluating…
Activities For National Simultaneous Storytime 2023

Activities For National Simultaneous Storytime 2023

To celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime 2023, the following are free printable resources on Sloths - the main character of this year's chosen story "The Speedy Sloth".
Reflection Questions For Quality Area 6

Reflection Questions For Quality Area 6

While reflecting it forces us to analyse different aspects of experiences we offer to make judgements in what should be repeated, extended or changed. This enables us to develop and extend on children’s learning and build upon their knowledge and…
World Bee Day Activities For Children

World Bee Day Activities For Children

The 20th of May is World Bee Day. It is to draw attention to the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy. The following provides free Printables that will enable you to celebrate…
Reflection Questions For Quality Area 2

Reflection Questions For Quality Area 2

Reflective practice is learning from everyday situations and issues and concerns that arise which form part of our daily routine while working in an early childhood setting.
The Importance Of Nursery Rhymes For Children

The Importance Of Nursery Rhymes For Children

Nursery rhymes provide a lot of learning opportunities to children. Nursery rhymes also play an important role in children's language skills by hearing sounds. It helps them to develop an ear for language Rhythms and rhymes also help to understand…
Mother's Day Activities For Children

Mother's Day Activities For Children

Sunday 14th May is Mother's Day. It is a celebration showing their appreciation for the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. It is annually observed in Australia on the second Sunday of May. The following provides free Printables,…
Reflection Questions For Quality Area 1

Reflection Questions For Quality Area 1

A reflection allows us to analyze our experiences, make changes based on our mistakes, keep doing what is successful, and build upon our knowledge.
Incorporating Practical Life Activities Into The Curriculum

Incorporating Practical Life Activities Into The Curriculum

Based on the Montessori approach, Practical Life activities are everyday life experiences that a child may observe adults complete in their daily routine. These activities give the child a sense of belonging as they gain knowledge to accomplish life skills…
Documentation Services Require To Support Quality Area 2

Documentation Services Require To Support Quality Area 2

Quality Area 2 – Children's Health and Safety requires all stakeholders to have responsibility for supporting the health, protection, safety and wellbeing of all children. In exercising their responsibilities, they must take reasonable care to protect children from foreseeable risk…
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