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Zig-Zag Wattle: our Children's Voices Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Acacia macradenia, the zig-zag wattle behind the cover colour of our Children's Voices Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked ideas that put children's own ideas first.
Marri Nut: our 2027 Teacher Planning Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with your class
Meet Corymbia calophylla, the marri behind the cover colour of our 2027 Weekly Teacher Planning and Reflection Diary, plus three curriculum-linked classroom ideas for F-6.
Moreton Bay Chestnut: our 2027 QLD Kindy Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Castanospermum australe, the Moreton Bay chestnut behind the cover colour of our 2027 QLD Kindy Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, plus three QKLG-linked nature-play ideas.
Eucalyptus: our 2027 Central Outdoor Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore gum trees with children
The colour of the gum tree stars on our 2027 Central Outdoor Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, with three easy EYLF-linked outdoor ideas.
Native Wisteria: our 2027 OSHC Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with school-age children
Meet Austrocallerya megasperma, the native wisteria behind the cover colour of our 2027 OSHC Diary, plus three MTOP-linked ideas for before and after school care.
Shark Bay Daisy: our 2027 OSHC Programming Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with school-age children
Meet Pembertonia latisquamea, the Shark Bay daisy behind the cover colour of our 2027 OSHC Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, plus three MTOP-linked ideas for school-age care.
Blue Flax-Lily: our 2027 Nominated Supervisor Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Dianella caerulea, the blue flax-lily behind the cover colour of our 2027 Nominated Supervisor Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas.
Blue Pincushion: our 2027 Early Childhood Cook's Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Brunonia australis, the blue pincushion behind the cover colour of our 2027 Early Childhood Cook's Diary, plus three easy food-and-garden ideas with EYLF links.
Flame Tree: our 2027 Educational Leader Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Brachychiton acerifolius, the Illawarra flame tree behind the cover colour of our 2027 Educational Leader Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas and a team provocation.
Red Ironbark: our 2027 FDC Combined Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Eucalyptus sideroxylon, the red ironbark behind the cover colour of our 2027 FDC Combined Compliance and Programming Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas.
Pink Wax Flower: our 2027 Family Day Care Compliance Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Eriostemon australasius, the pink wax flower behind the cover colour of our 2027 Family Day Care Compliance Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas for your FDC day.
Austral Bluebell: our 2027 WPRD Special Edition cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Wahlenbergia stricta, the Austral bluebell behind the cover colour of our 2027 Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary Special Edition, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas.
Ivory Curl: our 2027 Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Buckinghamia celsissima, the ivory curl flower behind the cover colour of our 2027 Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas to try with your children.
Blue Tussock-grass: our 2027 Children's Centre Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Poa poiformis, the calm coastal native behind the cover colour of our 2027 Children's Centre Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas to try with your children.
How to Document and Track Children's Goals in Your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary
Tracking children's goals doesn't need to mean creating another document or complicated system. Discover practical ways to use your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, observations, jottings, reflections, and children's voices to document goals, monitor progress over time, and strengthen the Cycle of Planning.
8 Ways Educators Use Their Educator Planner
The Educator Planner is more than a Diary—it's a flexible tool designed to support both your professional and personal life. Discover practical ways educators use their planner to manage tasks, reduce mental load, track professional goals, capture family communication, organise confidential notes, and create a bridge between home and work.
Download Sustainability Audit: The Three Dimensions of Sustainability in ECEC
Sustainability in Early Childhood Education and Care is about far more than recycling activities. Explore the three dimensions of sustainability in EYLF and MTOP V2.0, practical examples for daily practice, and how services can make sustainability visible through intentional programming, reflection, leadership, and community connections. Includes a free Sustainability Audit download for educators and leaders.
100 Ways to Use the Monthly Notes Pages in Your Programming and Reflection Diary
Discover 100 practical ways Early Childhood educators can use the monthly notes, reflection, and photo pages in their Programming and Reflection Diary to support observations, critical reflection, planning, child voice, and everyday practice.
