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  Creative Cardboard Box Activities for ECEC: Engaging Ideas Linked to EYLF Outcomes

  Butler Diaries @ Dec 03, 2024

  At Butler Diaries, we reuse all our packaging we receive our Diaries in from our suppliers to send out our orders to you. So if you use them in your service, these boxes are being reused 3 times at least! Cardboard boxes are versatile and cost-effective resources that can ignite creativity and learning in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). So save your Butler Diaries box from your order and try out one of the below activity ideas that utilise cardboard boxes (linked to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) outcomes of course).
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  The Butler Method: Simplifying Programming and Reflection in Early Childhood Education and Care

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 27, 2024

  The Butler Method is a streamlined approach to programming and reflection in ECEC, designed to bring clarity, efficiency, and compliance to the often complex planning cycle. It is a boxed method that values intentional teaching while embracing spontaneous learning moments, seamlessly aligning with Frameworks. By offering a structured yet flexible approach, the Butler Method supports educators in meeting the requirements of NQS while also incorporating the insights of key educational theorists.

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  Understanding the Stages of Social and Emotional Development in Children: A Guide for Early Childhood Educators

  Butler Diaries @ Oct 21, 2024

  Social and emotional development forms the foundation for how children understand themselves, interact with others, and navigate their emotions. In this post, we’ll explore the key stages of social and emotional development, link them to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Theorists and provide tips for creating a program that supports this development, with guidance on how to effectively record your efforts.