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  Where is the New Zealand Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary?

  Butler Diaries @ Jun 02, 2023
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  What's new: Diary and Resource Changes

  Butler Diaries @ Feb 02, 2023

  What a big start to 2023 with the introduction of the new Frameworks. We have redesigned our Diaries and introduced new resources to represent the new Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place Framework. While redesigning, we also took a look at our current Diaries to simplify and make documentation clearer. Find out what's new at Butler Diaries!
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  Early Childhood and Technology: The Role in Early Learning Centres

  Butler Diaries @ Apr 04, 2023

  Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, and it is inevitable that it will continue to play a significant role in shaping our future. The use of technology in early childhood education has become a topic of debate among parents, educators, and policy-makers. Some argue that technology should be integrated into early childhood learning, while others believe it can have negative effects on child development. In this article, we will explore the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards and their recommendations for the use of technology in early childhood education.
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  2023/2024 Financial Year Diaries

  Butler Diaries @ May 05, 2023

  Are you looking for 2023/2024 Financial Year Diaries? We’ve got some big news for you! We have listened to feedback and are happy to announce you can expect something new and better in 2024!

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  MTOP and EYLF Planning Cycle Explained: V2.0

  Butler Diaries @ May 02, 2023

  Here we have another article from our EYLF and MTOP V2.0 Series that explains the MTOP and EYLF V2.0 Planning Cycle. As well as explaining the EYLF Planning Cycle, we break down the process and walk you through examples.

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

  Butler Diaries @ Apr 17, 2023

  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!

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

  Butler Diaries @ Apr 03, 2023

  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.
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  The Evidence Behind the Culturally Responsive Calendar

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 14, 2022

  Our Culturally Responsive Year is a monthly calendar designed to highlight the culturally competent and responsive practices carried out in the ECE Setting. It is a monthly reminder to actively involve children in cultural practices and activities as well as a record of the experiences for parents and assessors to view. It supports you to "build it in" rather than "bolt it on" to your program and practice. Write stories, draw pictures, or stick in photos to document your month and maintain a record of experiences for parents and assessors to view.
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  Tips for Reflecting on Intentional Teaching

  Butler Diaries @ Aug 04, 2022

  Intentional teaching involves "deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful" decisions in your environments, interactions and children's learning. The documentation you keep must show intentional teaching practices at its core. Here we break down Intentional Teaching Strategies and reflecting on these in your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diaries.
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  "Beautiful and Visually Appealing": A Case Study

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 25, 2022

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

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 24, 2022

  "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

  Butler Diaries @ May 24, 2022

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

  Butler Diaries @ Dec 23, 2022

  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...
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  Unpacking the New EYLF V 2.0 and MTOP V 2.0 Frameworks

  Butler Diaries @ Jan 24, 2023

  Updates to the EYLF and MTOP have been released in 2023. The new Approved Learning Frameworks will be recognised alongside the 2012 Frameworks until early 2024 in which V2.0 will replace V1.0. Here we unpack the changes to support you in your planning, QIP and reflective discussions to get ready for the changes.
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  Rated Exceeding "The Department Love It": A Case Study

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 25, 2022

  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

  Butler Diaries @ Jul 08, 2022

  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.
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  Sustainability in Practice for ECEC

  Leona Butler @ Feb 10, 2021
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  How our customers use our diaries for educator programming and reflection.

  Butler Creative @ Jun 12, 2019

  Take a look at how our customers use the Weekly Programming and Reflection diaries.
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  A game changer for early childhood professionals

  Butler Creative @ Apr 29, 2019

  As any early childhood or teaching professional will tell you, dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s in the form of observation, progress tracking and achieving educational outcomes is pretty much a full time job.
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  Thinking outside the box but within the NQS

  Leona Butler @ Apr 29, 2019

  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.
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  Tips for Using Our Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

  Butler Creative @ Feb 28, 2017