Early childhood educators will find this portfolio journal to be an invaluable resource for documenting and assessing children's progress. Based on the latest EYLF V2 framework, the journal provides a comprehensive yet flexible way of tracking and representing each child's growth and development throughout the year. With its focus on the critical learning outcomes, it is a powerful tool for early childhood educators to evaluate and support learning journeys.

Children's Portfolio Journal Linked to the New EYLF v2

EYLF Learning Outcome 1. Identity

I WOULD DESCRIBE MYSELF AS:
SOME OF MY FRIENDS ARE:
THINGS I CAN DO BY MYSELF:
THIS IS ME
MY FAMILY
MY FIRST DAY
HOME CORNER
THINGS I LIKE DOING THAT HELP FORM MY IDENTITY
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EYLF Learning Outcome 2. Connected

I LEARNED ABOUT:
MY FAVOURITE ANIMALS ARE:
I SHARE MY THINGS WITH:
GROUP TIME
OUTSIDE PLAY
RECYCLING AND RE-USING
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EYLF Learning Outcome 3. Wellbeing

DOING THIS MAKES ME FEEL GOOD:
I CAN DO THIS BY MYSELF:
THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVOURITE FOODS:
MEAL TIME
QUIET TIME
EXERCISING
ART AND CRAFT
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EYLF Learning Outcome 4. Involved Learners

I FOUND OUT THAT:
MY FAVOURITE TOY IS:
PUZZLE TIME
ART TIME
COOKING
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EYLF Learning Outcome 5. Effective Communicators

THIS IS MY NAME:
THIS IS MY AGE:
MY FAVOURITE BOOK IS:
FRIENDS
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40 pages total plus cover, spiral bound for easy opening

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

This Portfolio and Learning Journal is designed to document your child’s journey throughout the year, referencing the EYLF V2.

What is this EYLF about?

Belonging is the basis for living a fulfilling life. Children feel they belong because of the relationships they have with their family, community, culture and place.

Being is about living here and now. Childhood is a special time in life and children need time to just ‘be’—time to play, try new things and have fun.

Becoming is about the learning and development that young children experience. Children start to form their sense of identity from an early age, which shapes the type of adult they will become.

Play is learning

Play is very important for children.

Through play babies and young children explore and learn to understand the world around them as they come to communicate, discover, imagine and create.

When children play they are showing what they have learned and what they are trying to understand. This is why play is one of the foundations of the Early Years Learning Framework.

By using this Framework educators will guide your child’s play by carefully designing learning activities and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Relationships are key

It is well known that children learn best when they have secure relationships with caring adults. When children from a very early age develop trusting relationships they feel more confident and able to explore and learn.

In early childhood settings, when children feel emotionally secure they learn through play to develop the skills and understandings they need to interact positively with others and gradually learn to take responsibility.

How will it work?

Educators will use this new Framework in a range of early childhood settings, including long day care, preschools and family day care to ensure that your child receives a high quality experience. It has been created and trialled by experienced early childhood educators, academics, parents and carers.

The Framework focuses on your child’s learning. Educators will work with you in order to get to know your child well. They will create a learning program that builds on your child’s interests and abilities, and keep you in touch with your child’s progress.

Watching your child’s progress

Using the New Early Years Learning Framework educators will observe your child’s learning so they can build on it and plan the next steps. They will do this by listening, watching and talking to your child.

They will keep in touch with you regularly to discuss your child’s progress. This Journal documents photos and examples of your child’s work to show what your child is learning, how they are developing and what particular learning interests them.

Working together

By working together, parents and educators can enhance a child’s learning and wellbeing.

As the most important person in your child’s life you can make a difference by talking regularly with your child’s early childhood educator and asking about their learning.

Information you provide allows educators to link your child’s experiences at home with the time they spend together in the early childhood setting