Professional Words In Programming And Daily Diary

[sharda]

Hi!!
Can I ask, what sort of professional words should use,
while we write a daily diary,
programming and even reflections( observation).
I usully use enthusiasm, explore, demonstrate, oppetunity etc.
please guide me other professional words that we use in childcare programming.

[Lorina]

I think when writing the daily dairy it's important to reflect on the experiences the children have engaged in and linking them to the EYLF. Using the EYLF learning outcomes as part of your writing really helps parents and educators reading the daily diary what learning the children took place in while participating in the experiences that have been set up throughout the day.

So, instead of:

The children enjoyed doing play dough today. They used the play dough to create different shapes, using the shape cutters and rollers.

Try:

As we continue to develop the children's fine motor skills, the children participated in play dough play using a variety of different materials and equipment. While using play dough the children investigate, project and explore new ideas and some children work individually on their play dough creations while some children are increasingly co-operate and work collaboratively with others.

These will help you with professional words that you can use in your writing:

Children Achieving Outcomes
Educators Achieving Outcomes

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina

[sharda]

Thanks Miss Lorina
its really helpful

[Lorina]

You're already using some great professional words! The main thing is to focus on describing children's learning, engagement, and development rather than using overly complicated language.

Some professional words and phrases you can use include:

• Engaged in
• Investigated
• Explored
• Demonstrated
• Participated
• Collaborated
• Communicated
• Negotiated
• Experimented
• Observed
• Manipulated
• Expressed
• Initiated
• Extended
• Developed
• Practised
• Applied
• Reflected upon
• Problem-solved
• Created connections
• Showed persistence
• Displayed confidence
• Made predictions
• Shared ideas
• Contributed to discussions
• Strengthened skills
• Built relationships
• Engaged in sustained shared thinking

For example, instead of writing 'The children had fun with blocks,' you could write 'The children collaborated with peers to construct complex structures, demonstrating problem-solving and spatial awareness skills.'

Don't feel like you need to fill your documentation with big words though. Clear, meaningful observations that show children's learning are far more valuable than professional jargon. The best documentation is easy for families, educators, and assessors to understand while still linking to the EYLF.

,
Lorina