This template consists of 7 pages to reflect on practices within an early childhood service. 

This template is to be used as a summary of a child's learning.

This template is to be used to summarize a child's learning.

The following lists reflection questions to help educators develop cultural competence in early childhood settings.

This template is to be used for assessing and enhancing the quality of reflections.

A: The essence of reflection lies in its depth and authenticity—a well-articulated reflection can transport the reader into the moment, spark emotions, and leave lasting lessons. The joy of learning, perseverance, discovery, and growth breathe life into the concept of reflection, the kind that celebrates the humanity and unpredictability of education and development. It’s not about ticking boxes; it’s about telling tales of triumphs, struggles, and the endless curiosity that fuels progress. Here are some ideas to make reflections more inspiring and impactful:

The following lists reflection questions designed to help educators reflect on how sustainability is embedded into their practices.

When celebrations are well thought out—integrating community input, respecting complexity, and linking meaningfully with the curriculum—they transform into powerful learning experiences. But when they become obligatory, surface-level gestures, they risk doing more harm than good by trivializing cultural significance. Here are some reflective questions you can ask to guide your decision on which significant cultural event to celebrate in an early childhood setting.

The following lists reflection questions designed to help educators examine and enhance the learning environment in early childhood settings.

The following lists reflection questions to guide programming and planning in early childhood education.