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  • Composting in Early Childhood

    A Guide to Setting Up Compost in your Early Learning Centre

    By participating in the composting process, children can develop a sense of responsibility and ownership over their environment, as well as a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Additionally, composting can be used as a way to teach children about the interconnectedness of living systems and the importance of conservation and stewardship of natural resources. 
  • Updated EYLF and MTOP V2.0 Learning Outcomes for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

    Updated EYLF and MTOP V2.0 Learning Outcomes for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

    Your Programming and Reflection Pack just got bigger! Not only does it include Print-Ready Photo Evidence for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, but it now also includes an Updated EYLF and MTOP V2.0 Learning Outcome template so you can start using the V2.0 Frameworks now. Yes, we are continuing the goal of no more sticky fingers!

  • 5 Stimulating Easter STEM Experiences (with links to EYLF) to do in your Early Learning Centre

    5 Stimulating Easter STEM Experiences (with links to EYLF) to do in your Early Learning Centre

    Easter is a time for celebration, fun and learning! It is also a great opportunity to engage young children in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) experiences. STEM experiences help children develop critical thinking skills, creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. Here are ten STEM experiences that are perfect for early childhood education and care services during the Easter season.
  • "Beautiful and Visually Appealing": A Case Study

    "Beautiful and Visually Appealing": A Case Study

    We love seeing the different ways educators are adding their own personality to their documentation. We checked out the Torquay Kids' teams Diaries and saw how educators are using different methods such as highlighting and photos to complete planning and reflections.
  • "It's doing your work for you" A Case Study

    "It's doing your work for you" A Case Study

    "I don't know where it has been all my life."

    Leanne is a veteran Educator in the industry for nearly 40 years. As a relief worker, she visits many centres with different philosophies and practices. When asked about her practice and method, she points to the Butler Method supporting her in her programming and practice. Leanne feels the Butler Method has simplified her documentation and helped her meet her obligations. She has described the diary as doing her work for her.

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    The Importance of Critical Reflection in Early Childhood Education

    Critical reflection – the process of carefully evaluating the outcomes of our actions – can help us to improve our educational methods, and thus to better meet the needs of the children in our care. Critical reflection is a skill that comes with time and experience, but it’s well worth putting in the effort to hone it, as it will help you to continuously learn and improve your practice over time. Read on to find out more about how you can apply critical reflection in your early childhood education centre.
  • Print Ready Photo Evidence for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Child Educator Diary

    Print Ready Photo Evidence for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Child Educator Diary

    We have created print ready photo templates to make providing photo evidence easier. They are the perfect size to print and stick into your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary. The Design is drag and drop friendly and works with Free Canva Accounts. Learn more...
  • Rated Exceeding "The Department Love It": A Case Study

    Rated Exceeding "The Department Love It": A Case Study

    We were lucky enough to be invited into Brady Bunch at Hervey Bay. This is one of their three Queensland centres with another three down South. The absolutely wonderful team took us through their service and how they achieved an Exceeding Rating. Brady Bunch completely flipped their planning and programming method and introduced the Butler Method is 2021.
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    EYLF in Practice: Belonging, Being and Becoming

    Fundamental to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) are the three pillars Being, Belonging, and Becoming. These values guide the framework and our practice as Early Childhood Educators. This includes our mission, vision, and actions as well as our day-to-day operations. This article takes you through the three pillars of the EYLF.
  • Sustainability in Practice for ECEC

    Sustainability in Practice for ECEC

  • How our customers use our diaries for educator programming and reflection.

    How our customers use our diaries for educator programming and reflection.

    Take a look at how our customers use the Weekly Programming and Reflection diaries.
  • Thinking outside the box but within the NQS

    Thinking outside the box but within the NQS

    I was a family day care educator when my children were little. The industry was not as regulated back then and there were certainly not the resources available today that would enable you to stay within the regulatory guidelines.
  • Managing change in a positive way

    Managing change in a positive way

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