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● Final 2026 stock – only a few left across remaining 3 designs

7 Reasons Educators are Switching to Butler Diaries Mid-year

4.9 | 40,000 orders!

Programming shouldn't eat your Sunday nights. With 8 months left in 2026, the 2026 Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary gets a complete EYLF program done in 10 minutes a day – and now it's the final stock at half price.

Save 50% + your sanity

✅ Happiness Guarantee, free and easy returns

  • NQS-mapped
  • 10 Minutes a Day
  • 40,000 Educators
  • Free returns
  • A&R Ready
  • EYLF & MTOP

01

10 minutes a day. Program done.

Programming gets done during your shift, not after it. Tick outcomes, jot reflections, plan experiences – all in one book, ten minutes at a time.
Walk out Friday with your week already finished.

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02

Save your Sundays

No more taking work home. The diary's structure means programming, observations, and reflections come together as the week unfolds. Your weekend stays yours.

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03

A&R-ready before A&R is announced.

Mapped to 19 NQS standards. Every page builds your evidence as you go – so when the call comes, your evidence already full - all in one place.
No backfilling, no panic, no mad scramble.

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04

The full cycle of planning, in one book.

Observe → Assess → Plan → Implement → Evaluate. Every weekly spread guides you through the cycle with prompts your team and assessors can actually follow. The pedagogy is built in.

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05

Survives A&R. Your sanity does too.

Aligned to EYLF V2, MTOP V2, VEYLDF, and WAKLG. Built around Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner, Bronfenbrenner, and Montessori – so the theory's already there. The job's hard enough without inventing your documentation system.

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06

Mapped to your role and sector

Long day care, family day care, OSHC, kindy, outdoor – there's a Butler diary built around the framework you actually work with. Not generic. Not bolted-on. The right tool for your role.

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07

Final 2026 stock. Save $35.

Once these sell out, that's it for 2026 – no restock. Eight months of clean, structured planning ahead at almost half price. Same diary. Same hard cover, gold spiral, ribbon bookmark. Just the last of the print run.

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Real Educators. Real Outcomes

5

 it’s the bomb dig, the bees knees of diaries.

5

It supports meaningful planning and reflection and keeps everything aligned with the NQS

5

I love that every think is kept in 1 book so i dont have paperwork everywhere

5

It’s rare to find a resource that genuinely enhances both planning and reflective practice, but this diary does exactly that.

5

 it’s the bomb dig, the bees knees of diaries.

5

It supports meaningful planning and reflection and keeps everything aligned with the NQS

5

I love that every think is kept in 1 book so i dont have paperwork everywhere

5

It’s rare to find a resource that genuinely enhances both planning and reflective practice, but this diary does exactly that.

5

 it’s the bomb dig, the bees knees of diaries.

5

It supports meaningful planning and reflection and keeps everything aligned with the NQS

5

I love that every think is kept in 1 book so i dont have paperwork everywhere

5

It’s rare to find a resource that genuinely enhances both planning and reflective practice, but this diary does exactly that.

5

 it’s the bomb dig, the bees knees of diaries.

5

It supports meaningful planning and reflection and keeps everything aligned with the NQS

5

I love that every think is kept in 1 book so i dont have paperwork everywhere

5

It’s rare to find a resource that genuinely enhances both planning and reflective practice, but this diary does exactly that.

5

I just passed Assessment and Rating using the Butler Diary and explained to her why I started using it. I loved having it all in one book, and it was easy for the Assessor to understand.

5

This makes my job 10000% easier. I know where all my compliance is and i can extend on everything i need to with ease.

5

Really great learning tool for educators new to the industry simplifies and explains importance of outdoor programming and supporting outcomes.

5

This book is the best and most simple diary to follow to do my reflecting on everything. So pleased to be able to use it.

5

I have been using these for a number of years now and they make my life so easy as I have everything in one place. Makes rating and assessment time stress free. Love the hard cover

5

I just passed Assessment and Rating using the Butler Diary and explained to her why I started using it. I loved having it all in one book, and it was easy for the Assessor to understand.

5

This makes my job 10000% easier. I know where all my compliance is and i can extend on everything i need to with ease.

5

Really great learning tool for educators new to the industry simplifies and explains importance of outdoor programming and supporting outcomes.

5

This book is the best and most simple diary to follow to do my reflecting on everything. So pleased to be able to use it.

5

I have been using these for a number of years now and they make my life so easy as I have everything in one place. Makes rating and assessment time stress free. Love the hard cover

5

I just passed Assessment and Rating using the Butler Diary and explained to her why I started using it. I loved having it all in one book, and it was easy for the Assessor to understand.

5

This makes my job 10000% easier. I know where all my compliance is and i can extend on everything i need to with ease.

5

Really great learning tool for educators new to the industry simplifies and explains importance of outdoor programming and supporting outcomes.

5

This book is the best and most simple diary to follow to do my reflecting on everything. So pleased to be able to use it.

5

I have been using these for a number of years now and they make my life so easy as I have everything in one place. Makes rating and assessment time stress free. Love the hard cover

5

I just passed Assessment and Rating using the Butler Diary and explained to her why I started using it. I loved having it all in one book, and it was easy for the Assessor to understand.

5

This makes my job 10000% easier. I know where all my compliance is and i can extend on everything i need to with ease.

5

Really great learning tool for educators new to the industry simplifies and explains importance of outdoor programming and supporting outcomes.

5

This book is the best and most simple diary to follow to do my reflecting on everything. So pleased to be able to use it.

5

I have been using these for a number of years now and they make my life so easy as I have everything in one place. Makes rating and assessment time stress free. Love the hard cover

2026 Weekly Programming and Reflection Child Educator Diary

for: Long Day Care, Family Day Care, Preschool, Kindy, Pre-prep

$ 79.99 $ 39.99 Save $ 40

Australia's number one educator diary makes the cycle of planning visible, EYLF-aligned, and achievable in as little as 10 minutes a day. Every weekly spread prompts intentional programming, critical reflection, and NQS compliance so you walk into A&R with everything in one place.

Number 1 Educator Favourite in Programming and Reflection!

"Thank you for making the Butler Diary. It helps make programming & documenting less stressful & visually fun."

2026 Programming and Reflection in Early Childhood couldn't be easier with this Child Educator Diary from Butler Diaries. Save time and take the guesswork out of documentation with the EYLF programming and EYLF critical reflection diaries. Link observations to theorists, EYLF and NQS and do better at assessment and ratings this year.

FOR ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES (including VEYLDF and WAKLG)

Want to boost the use of your Diary? Order your Diary Training - on sale now!

Strong Enough to Last the Year

  • NEW Binding and Covers:
    • super sturdy hard cover,
    • robust gold spiral binding allowing easy opening and laying flat,
    • calming colour interior, 
    • two handy ribbon bookmarks, 
    • multi-use internal pocket,
    • AND Diary and Framework stickers!

All Your Programming Solutions in One Book

"The purpose of this diary is truly valuable, and how much it saves time when it comes to programming. The use of adding in the box children’s voices, their thoughts and how they find experiences really helps to program based on child’s interest, integrating their thoughts, their ideas and seeing that growth developing every week. This also saves time, rather than just writing this on scraps pf paper, piling it with other documents, which leaves it hard to find and sometimes going missing. My main focus and priority is always to program based on child’s interest more than intentional, because I want to see the children be able to explore and discover from their vision. This diary also helps to plan meaningful experiences/activities based on the child’s interest and curiosity. I also really like how we can also focus on monthly sustainability, and involving with the community. I can’t wait to share with my director and staff members, this will be so exciting."

  • Completed program in as little as 10 minutes per day
  • Simplifies the cycle of planning
  • Makes the planning cycle visible to the team, families, and assessors
  • Prompts and inspires a creative, holistic program
  • Supports practice based on critical reflection
  • Has EYLF V2 at the foundation of the program
  • Facilitates intentional teaching
  • Encourages family engagement with the program
  • Includes key themes of the NQS
  • Perfect A&R tool by keeping evidence in one place
  • Many customers achieved exceeding while using
  • Simple boxed program without the constraints
  • Adaptable for each team and service
  • Includes consideration of transitions
  • Suitable for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
  • Perfect for all Educators from trainees through to veterans
  • Improves communication in the room and across the service
  • Creates consistency across the service
  • Flexible for both individual and group goals within the program

"The families and community enjoy looking at the diaries."

Guest Artist Collection by Penny Dodman

The 2026 Guest Artist Collection by Butler Diaries showcases four vibrant artworks by Sunshine Coast artist Penny Dodman. These pieces—Blue Heaven, Dancing with Pink, Sunny Days Glasshouse Mountains, and Desert Sisters—are featured on the covers of the Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary and the Family Day Care Combined Compliance Checklist and Programming Diary. Each artwork reflects Dodman’s signature style, blending bold colours and textures to evoke themes of nature, joy, and connection. This collection aims to enrich educational environments with Australian art, offering educators aesthetically inspiring tools that support both creative expression and practical documentation.

Perfect Pairings

Use this diary in conjunction with the Office/Admin/Director Diaries
Grab theProgramming and Reflection Printer Packwith your Weekly Programming and
Reflection Diary for a Print-Ready Photo Evidence Template for your reflection spread. The pack includes Sticker Paper, so it's as simple as peeling the back and sticking it in to your diary!

Printer Pack and Templates for the Weekly Programming and Reflection Diaries

Diary:
Size: A4 217mm Wide x 297mm Long x 30mm high
Cover: 3mm Board with Matte Laminated Print
Coil : Thick Glossy Gold for easy opening and laying flat
Pages: 276 including 15 reference pages at front(see flipbook)
Paper: 100g woodfree paper for no show through and 2 calming colours print
Stickers: 4 pages of 860 colourful gloss industry ECEC stickers including tabs for months and terms
Ribbon Bookmarks: 2 ribbons, white
Plastic sleeve: for holding loose papers
Double Pocket

Layout:
15 internal reference and summary pages including
• Your Important Information
• contacts
• Tips for Using
• NQS and EYLF Summaries
• 3 Years at a Glance
• Term Planning overview
• School Terms and Public Holidays
• Acronyms and Special Days Calendar
• Year Planner
• Space Planner
• Professional Logs
• Observation Schedule
• Birthdays

Every Month:
Month at a Glance, Programming Notes Page, Reflection Notes Page and Photos/ Drawing Page

Every Week:
A full Spread for days of the week Programming and links to EYLF Learning Guidelines
A full spread for reflections and evidence of learning including individual or group observation notes

Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary Training

To help you confidently use your Weekly Programming & Reflection Diary, Butler Diaries has created a dedicated digital training guide designed to show you how each section works together to support quality programming, reflection, and compliance in Early Childhood Education and Care.

"I felt like the diary wasn’t fit for the baby room due to how I had been asked to use it. But after this course I feel confident to explain how it needs to work to best support my babies and staff."

Inside the training, you’ll learn how to:

  • Navigate each spread of the Diary and understand how it supports intentional teaching and reflective practice
  • Personalise your Diary so it suits your programming style and service routines
  • Build consistent habits around weekly programming and reflection
  • Use your Diary as a clear professional communication tool for families and teams
  • Adapt the Diary for your individual service context
  • Capture meaningful learning within the Cycle of Planning without creating unnecessary documentation
  • Apply real-world examples, with practical tips and ideas for everyday use

We continue to build practical support resources to make documentation clearer and more manageable. These include:

Other Support Available for the Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

  • We ship via courier and Australia Post and we have used our shipping discounted rate to be able to offer you a flat rate of only $14.99 Australia Wide (International freight is by weight) for your parcel size and shipping address.
  • In-stock orders are processed in 1-3 business days and they should be shipped to you within 1-4 days depending on your location. This can be extended during busy periods such as Christmas, Black Friday Sales (if applicable), etc.

  • For Christmas Delivery, New Year cut off dates, and Holiday Closure dates, view our Holiday Announcements page. Please note: We close over the Christmas break with a final send date provided on our Holiday Announcements page.

  • If your address is within a school which may be closed on school holidays, please provide an alternative address or let us know when you re-open so we can hold the delivery.

  • Our other Soon to be In-Stock products mean that we are expecting stock, we can have preorders to you in 4-12 days depending on the item.

  • Next year's preorders and new item pre-orders ship between September and November. Check the individual item for the pre-order estimate.

  • Non-dated items ordered with pre-order items will be held and shipped together. In stock dated products ship immediately.

  • In stock dated products ship immediately.

  • The default instruction is "Authority to Leave". If they are unable to leave the parcel, the item may be left at the nearest post office or returned back to base.

  • To ensure a hassle free delivery, give clear instructions for the postie if your address is hard to find or they need to be buzzed in.

  • If you require a signature upon delivery please let us know in the notes. This is not possible with all types of deliveries but we will let you know if not, and you may have to pay extra for this feature.

  • Deliveries occur between 8am-6pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 

We will accept returns for any reason as long as the merchandise is in perfect resalable condition in its original protective packaging and the goods are returned within 60 days after your delivery.

Please note:

  • We do not accept returns on custom items.
  • We do not accept returns of current year Diaries after 1st September. The cut off to return a current year Diary is August 31st regardless of purchase date.

If you would like a replacement sent, please make a new order and then proceed to your account page to request the refund. Then we will give you your refund when we receive the returned goods. 

  • We will pay for return postage within Australia as long as you return the parcel in its original or similar packaging using the label we will supply to you after you fill out the form. Please note, orders outside Australia are not eligible for paid return postage and will be at your cost.

  • If you have the original packing slip, highlight your returned item/s and include it in your return. Otherwise, just a note with your order number, name and centre will be fine.
  • Once we receive the returned item/s we will issue the refund. We do not refund the original postage cost, only the price of the goods paid including any discounts.

  • All refunds will be provided as a credit to the credit card, PayPal account or other payment method (eg AfterPay) used at the time of purchase within ten (10) business days upon receipt of the returned merchandise. Alternatively, you can opt to choose store credit or direct deposit into your bank.

  • If you paid with cheques or EFT please make a note in the field which Bank, BSB, Account Number and Account Name you want the refund to go into.

REQUEST THE REFUND IN YOUR ACCOUNT AREA

2026 OSHC Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

for: OSHC, OOSH, Before and After School Care

$ 69.99 $ 34.99 Save $ 35

Complete your weekly OSHC program in as little as 10 minutes a day, with MTOP v2.0 built right in. Every spread prompts meaningful planning, critical reflection, and NQS compliance — so you walk into A&R ready, not scrambling.

Want to do better at assessment and document less? This diary is an indispensable tool for programming and reflection referencing MTOP under the NQS.

  • Completed program in as little as 10 minutes per day
  • Simplifies the cycle of planning
  • Makes the planning cycle visible to the team, families, and assessors
  • Prompts and inspires a creative, holistic program
  • Supports practice based on critical reflection
  • Has MTOP V2 at the foundation of the program
  • Facilitates intentional teaching
  • Encourages family engagement with the program
  • Includes key themes of the NQS
  • Perfect A&R tool by keeping evidence in one place
  • Many customers achieved exceeding while using
  • Simple boxed program without the constraints
  • Adaptable for each team and service
  • Includes consideration of transitions
  • Suitable for children of school age
  • Perfect for all Educators from trainees through to veterans
  • Improves communication in the room and across the service
  • Creates consistency across the service
  • Flexible for both individual and group goals within the program

"The families and community enjoy looking at the diaries."

Diary:
Size: A4 217mm Wide x 297mm Long x 30mm high .
Cover: 3mm Board with Matte Laminated Print and Gold Foiled Text
Coil : Thick Glossy Gold for easy opening and laying flat
Pages: 276 including 15 reference pages at front including NQS, MTOP, Tips for Using, Year and term planning pages, PD summaries, and more! (see flipbook) (link to anchor)
Paper: 100g woodfree paper for no show through and 2 calming colours print
Stickers: 4 pages of (count them - I'll upload) colourful gloss industry ECEC stickers including tabs for months and terms
Ribbon Bookmarks: 3 ribbons, different colours
Plastic sleeve: for holding loose papers
Double Pocket: printed with our gorgeous cover art 2 sides

Layout:
15 internal reference and summary pages including
• Your Important Information
• contacts
• Tips for Using
• NQS and MTOP Summaries
• 3 Years at a Glance
• Term Planning overview
• School Terms and Public Holidays
• Acronyms and Special Days Calendar
• Year Planner
• Space Planner
• Professional Logs
• Observation Schedule
• Birthdays

Every Month:
Month at a Glance, Programming Notes Page, Reflection Notes Page and Photos/ Drawing Page

Every Week:
A full Spread for days of the week Programming and links to MTOP Learning Guidelines
A full spread for reflections and evidence of learning including individual or group observation notes


Care:
Be careful if folding back on itself as pages or cover could tear. Do not leave in direct sunlight for extended periods as printing may fade. Covers may be cleaned with soft cloth or wipe.

OSHC Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary Training

To help you feel confident using the OSHC Weekly Programming & Reflection Diary, Butler Diaries has created a dedicated digital training guide. This guide walks you through each section, showing how the Diary supports engaging experiences, meaningful reflection, and clear compliance within Outside School Hours Care settings.

Inside the training, you’ll learn how to:

  • Navigate each weekly spread and understand how it supports intentional OSHC planning and evaluation
  • Personalise your Diary so it aligns with your service routines, session structures, and educator programming styles
  • Build consistent habits around weekly programming, analysis, and reflective practice across shifts
  • Use your Diary as an effective communication tool for teams working mornings, afternoons, and vacation care
  • Adapt the layout to suit different age groups, interests, and service contexts
  • Capture meaningful learning and evidence of the Cycle of Planning without creating unnecessary documentation
  • Apply real OSHC examples with practical tips you can use immediately in everyday practice

Other Support Available 

We continue to create OSHC-specific support materials that make documentation clearer, achievable, and aligned with MTOP v2.0. These include:

ALSO SEE HERE FOR MORE SUPPORT

  • We ship via courier and Australia Post and we have used our shipping discounted rate to be able to offer you a flat rate of only $14.99 Australia Wide (International freight is by weight) for your parcel size and shipping address.
  • In-stock orders are processed in 1-3 business days and they should be shipped to you within 1-4 days depending on your location. This can be extended during busy periods such as Christmas, Black Friday Sales (if applicable), etc.

  • For Christmas Delivery, New Year cut off dates, and Holiday Closure dates, view our Holiday Announcements page. Please note: We close over the Christmas break with a final send date provided on our Holiday Announcements page.

  • If your address is within a school which may be closed on school holidays, please provide an alternative address or let us know when you re-open so we can hold the delivery.

  • Our other Soon to be In-Stock products mean that we are expecting stock, we can have preorders to you in 4-12 days depending on the item.

  • Next year's preorders and new item pre-orders ship between September and November. Check the individual item for the pre-order estimate.

  • Non-dated items ordered with pre-order items will be held and shipped together. In stock dated products ship immediately.

  • In stock dated products ship immediately.

  • The default instruction is "Authority to Leave". If they are unable to leave the parcel, the item may be left at the nearest post office or returned back to base.

  • To ensure a hassle free delivery, give clear instructions for the postie if your address is hard to find or they need to be buzzed in.

  • If you require a signature upon delivery please let us know in the notes. This is not possible with all types of deliveries but we will let you know if not, and you may have to pay extra for this feature.

  • Deliveries occur between 8am-6pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 

We will accept returns for any reason as long as the merchandise is in perfect resalable condition in its original protective packaging and the goods are returned within 60 days after your delivery.

Please note:

  • We do not accept returns on custom items.
  • We do not accept returns of current year Diaries after 1st September. The cut off to return a current year Diary is August 31st regardless of purchase date.

If you would like a replacement sent, please make a new order and then proceed to your account page to request the refund. Then we will give you your refund when we receive the returned goods. 

  • We will pay for return postage within Australia as long as you return the parcel in its original or similar packaging using the label we will supply to you after you fill out the form. Please note, orders outside Australia are not eligible for paid return postage and will be at your cost.

  • If you have the original packing slip, highlight your returned item/s and include it in your return. Otherwise, just a note with your order number, name and centre will be fine.
  • Once we receive the returned item/s we will issue the refund. We do not refund the original postage cost, only the price of the goods paid including any discounts.

  • All refunds will be provided as a credit to the credit card, PayPal account or other payment method (eg AfterPay) used at the time of purchase within ten (10) business days upon receipt of the returned merchandise. Alternatively, you can opt to choose store credit or direct deposit into your bank.

  • If you paid with cheques or EFT please make a note in the field which Bank, BSB, Account Number and Account Name you want the refund to go into.

REQUEST THE REFUND IN YOUR ACCOUNT AREA

2026 QLD Kindy Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

for: the QLD Kindergarten Learning Guidelines Program

$ 69.99 $ 34.99 Save $ 35

Complete your QLD Kindy program in as little as 10 minutes a day, with the QKLG Framework built right in. Every weekly spread fosters critical reflection, makes the cycle of planning visible, and supports the kind of intentional, child-centred practice that assessors are looking for.

Empower your team to excel by leveraging the QLD Kindy Weekly Programming & Reflection Diary 2026, a key resource that fosters critical reflection and embraces the cyclical nature of learning. 

"Thank you for making the Butler Diary. It helps make programming & documenting less stressful & visually fun."

Want to boost the use of your Diary? Order your Diary Training - on sale now!

Includes the new QKLG Framework!

Strong Enough to Last the Year

  • NEW Binding and Covers:
    • super sturdy hard cover,
    • robust gold spiral binding allowing easy opening and laying flat,
    • calming colour interior, 
    • two handy ribbon bookmarks, 
    • multi-use internal pocket,
    • AND Diary and Framework stickers!

All Your Programming Solutions in One Book

"My main focus and priority is always to program based on child’s interest more than intentional, because I want to see the children be able to explore and discover from their vision. This diary also helps to plan meaningful experiences/activities based on the child’s interest and curiosity. I also really like how we can also focus on monthly sustainability, and involving with the community. I can’t wait to share with my director and staff members, this will be so exciting."

  • Completed program in as little as 10 minutes per day
  • Simplifies the cycle of planning
  • Makes the planning cycle visible to the team, families, and assessors
  • Prompts and inspires a creative, holistic program
  • Supports practice based on critical reflection
  • Has QKLG at the foundation of the program
  • Facilitates intentional teaching
  • Encourages family engagement with the program
  • Includes key themes of the NQS
  • Perfect A&R tool by keeping evidence in one place
  • Many customers achieved exceeding while using
  • Simple boxed program without the constraints
  • Adaptable for each team and service
  • Includes consideration of transitions
  • Suitable for children in Queensland attending school the following year
  • Perfect for all Educators from trainees through to veterans
  • Improves communication in the room and across the service
  • Creates consistency across the service
  • Flexible for both individual and group goals within the program

This diary serves as an invaluable tool, seamlessly aligning with the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) Outcomes and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) v2.0, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Standard (NQS).

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of critical reflection, as this diary encourages educators to pause, ponder, and evaluate their practices. By engaging in this deliberate process, you can continuously refine your approach, enhancing teaching strategies, and nurturing positive outcomes for children. The diary's structure supports the cycle of learning, allowing you to capture observations, experiences, and reflections, which serve as catalysts for growth and improvement.

With the QLD Kindy Weekly Programming & Reflection Diary, you can seamlessly integrate the principles of the QKLG and the EYLF v2.0 into your programming. By setting goals and planning activities aligned with these frameworks, you create an environment that nurtures holistic development and fosters positive educational experiences for children.

"The families and community enjoy looking at the diaries."

Equip yourself with this comprehensive diary, designed to facilitate at-a-glance answers, effortless planning, and effective goal setting. Unleash the power of critical reflection and embrace the cycle of learning to unlock the full potential of your team, empowering them to deliver exceptional educational outcomes.

Children's Art Collection

The Children's Art Collection by Butler Diaries is a heartfelt initiative celebrating the creativity of young Australians. In 2026, some of our collection of ECEC Diaries will feature a curated selection of children's artwork from across the country, showcasing diverse expressions and perspectives. The collection will be integrated into various diaries, including the EYLF, OSHC, Outdoor, and QKLG Programming Diary, Early Childhood Cook Diary, and Children's Voices Diary, adding a personal touch to these essential educational tools.

Perfect Pairings

Grab theProgramming and Reflection Printer Packwith your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary for a Print-Ready Photo Evidence Template for your reflection spread. The pack includes Sticker Paper, so it's as simple as peeling the back and sticking it in!

Printer Pack and Templates for the Weekly Programming and Reflection Diaries

Diary:
Size: A4 217mm Wide x 297mm Long x 30mm high
Cover: 3mm Board with Matte Laminated Print
Coil : Thick Glossy Gold for easy opening and laying flat
Pages: 278 including 17 reference pages at front (see flipbook)
Paper: 100g woodfree paper for no show through and 2 calming colours print
Stickers: 4 pages of 860 colourful gloss industry ECEC stickers including tabs for months and terms
Ribbon Bookmarks: 2 ribbons, white
Plastic sleeve: for holding loose papers
Double Pocket

Layout:
17 internal reference and summary pages including
• Your Important Information
• contacts
• Tips for Using
• NQS and EYLF Summaries
• Relationship Between EYLF and QKLG
• Continua of Learning for QLD Kindergarten
• 3 Years at a Glance
• Term Planning overview
• School Terms and Public Holidays
• Acronyms and Special Days Calendar
• Year Planner
• Space Planner
• Professional Logs
• Observation Schedule
• Birthdays

Every Month:
Month at a Glance, Programming Notes Page, Reflection Notes Page and Photos/ Drawing Page

Every Week:
A full Spread for days of the week Programming and links to QKLG
A full spread for reflections and evidence of learning including individual or group observation notes

QLD Kindy Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary Training

To support Queensland Kindy teachers and educators in confidently using the QLD Kindy Weekly Programming & Reflection Diary, Butler Diaries has created a dedicated digital training guide. This guide walks you through each part of the Diary, showing how the sections work together to strengthen intentional teaching, reflective practice, and alignment with the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).

Inside the training, you’ll learn how to:

  • Navigate each weekly spread and understand how it supports QKLG learning and teaching
  • Personalise your Diary so it suits your program structure, teaching style, and service routines
  • Build consistent habits around weekly planning, documentation, and meaningful reflection
  • Use the Diary as a communication tool between educators, leadership, and families
  • Adapt the Diary to the rhythm of your Kindy year, including long-term planning and emergent curriculum
  • Capture clear evidence of the Cycle of Planning without adding unnecessary paperwork
  • Apply real examples from Queensland Kindy settings, offering practical ideas you can use right away

Other Support Available for the QLD Kindy Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

  • We ship via courier and Australia Post and we have used our shipping discounted rate to be able to offer you a flat rate of only $14.99 Australia Wide (International freight is by weight) for your parcel size and shipping address.
  • In-stock orders are processed in 1-3 business days and they should be shipped to you within 1-4 days depending on your location. This can be extended during busy periods such as Christmas, Black Friday Sales (if applicable), etc.

  • For Christmas Delivery, New Year cut off dates, and Holiday Closure dates, view our Holiday Announcements page. Please note: We close over the Christmas break with a final send date provided on our Holiday Announcements page.

  • If your address is within a school which may be closed on school holidays, please provide an alternative address or let us know when you re-open so we can hold the delivery.

  • Our other Soon to be In-Stock products mean that we are expecting stock, we can have preorders to you in 4-12 days depending on the item.

  • Next year's preorders and new item pre-orders ship between September and November. Check the individual item for the pre-order estimate.

  • Non-dated items ordered with pre-order items will be held and shipped together. In stock dated products ship immediately.

  • In stock dated products ship immediately.

  • The default instruction is "Authority to Leave". If they are unable to leave the parcel, the item may be left at the nearest post office or returned back to base.

  • To ensure a hassle free delivery, give clear instructions for the postie if your address is hard to find or they need to be buzzed in.

  • If you require a signature upon delivery please let us know in the notes. This is not possible with all types of deliveries but we will let you know if not, and you may have to pay extra for this feature.

  • Deliveries occur between 8am-6pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 

We will accept returns for any reason as long as the merchandise is in perfect resalable condition in its original protective packaging and the goods are returned within 60 days after your delivery.

Please note:

  • We do not accept returns on custom items.
  • We do not accept returns of current year Diaries after 1st September. The cut off to return a current year Diary is August 31st regardless of purchase date.

If you would like a replacement sent, please make a new order and then proceed to your account page to request the refund. Then we will give you your refund when we receive the returned goods. 

  • We will pay for return postage within Australia as long as you return the parcel in its original or similar packaging using the label we will supply to you after you fill out the form. Please note, orders outside Australia are not eligible for paid return postage and will be at your cost.

  • If you have the original packing slip, highlight your returned item/s and include it in your return. Otherwise, just a note with your order number, name and centre will be fine.
  • Once we receive the returned item/s we will issue the refund. We do not refund the original postage cost, only the price of the goods paid including any discounts.

  • All refunds will be provided as a credit to the credit card, PayPal account or other payment method (eg AfterPay) used at the time of purchase within ten (10) business days upon receipt of the returned merchandise. Alternatively, you can opt to choose store credit or direct deposit into your bank.

  • If you paid with cheques or EFT please make a note in the field which Bank, BSB, Account Number and Account Name you want the refund to go into.

REQUEST THE REFUND IN YOUR ACCOUNT AREA

2026 Central Outdoor Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

for: Services and Educators running the Outdoor Program

$ 69.99 $ 34.99 Save $ 35

Intentional teaching and critical reflection should not stop when educators head outdoors — this diary ensures it never does. The Central Outdoor Programming Diary gives all rooms a shared space to plan a deliberate, EYLF-aligned outdoor program that values every child.

Programming Diary for Outdoor Educators

The Central Outdoor Programming Diary for 2026 is designed to ensure intentional teaching does not stop when going outdoors. It is a space for all rooms to collaborate on planning a deliberate and purposeful outdoor program that values each child.

"Thank you for making the Butler Diary. It helps make programming & documenting less stressful & visually fun."

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Save time checking each room's individual program by collaborating together on your shared outdoor spaces. All while simplifying your workload with this all-inclusive diary that enables quick access to weekly and future programming utilising both notes and visuals.

All Your Programming Solutions in One Book

  • Completed program in as little as 10 minutes per day
  • Simplifies the cycle of planning
  • Makes the planning cycle visible to the team, families, and assessors
  • Prompts and inspires a creative, holistic program
  • Supports practice based on critical reflection
  • Has EYLF V2 at the foundation of the program
  • Facilitates intentional teaching
  • Encourages family engagement with the program
  • Includes key themes of the NQS
  • Perfect A&R tool by keeping evidence in one place
  • Many customers achieved exceeding while using
  • Simple boxed program without the constraints
  • Adaptable for each team and service
  • Includes consideration of transitions
  • Suitable for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
  • Perfect for all Educators from trainees through to veterans
  • Improves communication in the room and across the service
  • Creates consistency across the service
  • Flexible for both individual and group goals within the program

    This Outdoor Program Diary:

    • Captures the planning of each room collaboratively in one program,
    • Allows the indoor and outdoor programs to connect and extend children's learning,
    • Supports Educators in charge of setting up outdoor spaces with a clear picture of what is planned for each room,
    • Enables intentional and inclusive environments for all children outdoors,
    • Provides Families with easily accessible information about the outdoor program and how their children's learning is being planned for,
    • Fosters children's autonomy, decision-making, and connection with Nature through purposeful boxes on Risky Play, Messy/Water Play, and Nature/Exploration.

    Build collaborative partnerships as children's learning can be recorded by all staff in the outdoor environment. The Evaluation & Extension Ideas reflection space allows all staff to capture children's learning and reflect on the success and challenges of the program. Children are also encouraged to collaborate with 'Spontaneous/Children's Choice' which enables children's autonomy as they craft their own learning through their interests.

    "The families and community enjoy looking at the diaries."

    Children's Art Collection

    The Children's Art Collection by Butler Diaries is a heartfelt initiative celebrating the creativity of young Australians. In 2026, some of our collection of ECEC Diaries will feature a curated selection of children's artwork from across the country, showcasing diverse expressions and perspectives. The collection will be integrated into various diaries, including the EYLF, OSHC, Outdoor, and QKLG Programming Diary, Early Childhood Cook Diary, and Children's Voices Diary, adding a personal touch to these essential educational tools.

        Use this diary in conjunction with the Weekly Programming and Reflection Diaries

        Diary:
        Size: A4 217mm Wide x 297mm Long x 30mm high .
        Cover: 3mm Board with Matte Laminated Print
        Coil : Thick Glossy Gold for easy opening and laying flat
        Pages: 276 including 15 reference pages at front (see flipbook)
        Paper: 100g woodfree paper for no show through and 2 calming colours print
        Stickers: 4 pages of 860 colourful gloss industry ECEC stickers including tabs for months and terms
        Ribbon Bookmarks: 2 ribbons, different colours
        Plastic sleeve: for holding loose papers
        Double Pocket

        Layout:
        15 internal reference and summary pages including
        • Your Important Information
        • contacts
        • Tips for Using
        • NQS and EYLF Summaries
        • 3 Years at a Glance
        • Term Planning overview
        • School Terms and Public Holidays
        • Acronyms and Special Days Calendar
        • Year Planner
        • Space Planner
        • Professional Logs
        • Observation Schedule
        • Birthdays

        Every Month:
        Month at a Glance, Programming Notes Page, Reflection Notes Page and Photos/ Drawing Page

        Every Week:
        A full Spread for days of the week Programming and links to the Learning Guidelines
        A double spread with outdoor learning environment safety checklist for the week and a full page for for reflections and photos

        Care:
        Be careful if folding back on itself as pages or cover could tear. Do not leave in direct sunlight for extended periods as printing may fade. Covers may be cleaned with soft cloth or wipe.

        Central Outdoor Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary Training

        To help you confidently use your Central Outdoor Weekly Programming & Reflection Diary, Butler Diaries has created a dedicated digital training guide. This guide walks you through how each section of the Diary supports outdoor learning, intentional environments, reflective practice, and compliance across Early Childhood Education and Care settings.

        "I felt like the diary wasn’t fit for the baby room due to how I had been asked to use it. But after this course I feel confident to explain how it needs to work to best support my babies and staff."

        Inside the training, you’ll learn how to:

        • Navigate each weekly outdoor-focused spread and understand how it supports intentional teaching in outdoor environments
        • Personalise your Diary so it aligns with your outdoor program structure, routines, and learning spaces
        • Build consistent habits around planning, extending, and reflecting on outdoor learning experiences
        • Use your Diary as a communication tool between educators, leadership, and families
        • Adapt the Diary to suit your unique outdoor context — from nature play areas to structured outdoor learning zones
        • Record meaningful evidence of the Cycle of Planning with clarity and without unnecessary documentation
        • Apply real outdoor examples with practical tips, strategies, and inspiration for everyday use

        Further Training and support

        • We ship via courier and Australia Post and we have used our shipping discounted rate to be able to offer you a flat rate of only $14.99 Australia Wide (International freight is by weight) for your parcel size and shipping address.
        • In-stock orders are processed in 1-3 business days and they should be shipped to you within 1-4 days depending on your location. This can be extended during busy periods such as Christmas, Black Friday Sales (if applicable), etc.

        • For Christmas Delivery, New Year cut off dates, and Holiday Closure dates, view our Holiday Announcements page. Please note: We close over the Christmas break with a final send date provided on our Holiday Announcements page.

        • If your address is within a school which may be closed on school holidays, please provide an alternative address or let us know when you re-open so we can hold the delivery.

        • Our other Soon to be In-Stock products mean that we are expecting stock, we can have preorders to you in 4-12 days depending on the item.

        • Next year's preorders and new item pre-orders ship between September and November. Check the individual item for the pre-order estimate.

        • Non-dated items ordered with pre-order items will be held and shipped together. In stock dated products ship immediately.

        • In stock dated products ship immediately.

        • The default instruction is "Authority to Leave". If they are unable to leave the parcel, the item may be left at the nearest post office or returned back to base.

        • To ensure a hassle free delivery, give clear instructions for the postie if your address is hard to find or they need to be buzzed in.

        • If you require a signature upon delivery please let us know in the notes. This is not possible with all types of deliveries but we will let you know if not, and you may have to pay extra for this feature.

        • Deliveries occur between 8am-6pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 

        We will accept returns for any reason as long as the merchandise is in perfect resalable condition in its original protective packaging and the goods are returned within 60 days after your delivery.

        Please note:

        • We do not accept returns on custom items.
        • We do not accept returns of current year Diaries after 1st September. The cut off to return a current year Diary is August 31st regardless of purchase date.

        If you would like a replacement sent, please make a new order and then proceed to your account page to request the refund. Then we will give you your refund when we receive the returned goods. 

        • We will pay for return postage within Australia as long as you return the parcel in its original or similar packaging using the label we will supply to you after you fill out the form. Please note, orders outside Australia are not eligible for paid return postage and will be at your cost.

        • If you have the original packing slip, highlight your returned item/s and include it in your return. Otherwise, just a note with your order number, name and centre will be fine.
        • Once we receive the returned item/s we will issue the refund. We do not refund the original postage cost, only the price of the goods paid including any discounts.

        • All refunds will be provided as a credit to the credit card, PayPal account or other payment method (eg AfterPay) used at the time of purchase within ten (10) business days upon receipt of the returned merchandise. Alternatively, you can opt to choose store credit or direct deposit into your bank.

        • If you paid with cheques or EFT please make a note in the field which Bank, BSB, Account Number and Account Name you want the refund to go into.

        REQUEST THE REFUND IN YOUR ACCOUNT AREA

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