Where to find examples of the OSHC Weekly Programming and Reflection D

We have a ton of examples and support available for our Weekly Programming and Reflection Diaries:

For the OSHC Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, a good place to start would be the examples inside the Programming eBook which can be downloaded here - https://butlerdiaries.com/pages/download-the-programming-e-book.

Other examples can be found within the below blogs. While many of them are for EYLF they are relevant to OSHC and MTOP as the principles of the cycle of planning and practice are the same.

Below are some example articles that delve deeper into documentation with the OSHC Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary:

This article describes how the Diary can be used to meet OSHC Documentation requirements - https://butlerdiaries.com/blogs/blog/acecqa-oshc-documentation-changes.
This article provides an example showing how to show the cycle of planning for EYLF and MTOP - https://butlerdiaries.com/blogs/blog/unpacking-the-cycle-of-planning-v2-0.
Here are general tips on using the Diaries - https://butlerdiaries.com/blogs/blog/tips-for-using-our-weekly-programming-and-reflection-diary.
And general FAQs on the Diaries - https://butlerdiaries.com/blogs/blog/faqs-on-the-weekly-programming-and-reflection-child-educator-diary

General reflection tips can be found below and is helpful when completed the Reflection Spread:

These are a great starting point when looking for examples on how to use the OSHC Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary! We recommend keeping an eye on our blog as we regularly add new support articles, case studies and examples. Joining our newsletters and following our social media will also sure you are kept up to date of new resources that become available!

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).

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.

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.