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Plan with confidence — align to EYLF/MTOP without the second-guessing.
In Early Childhood Education and Care, strong programs aren’t built on “busy activities” — they’re built on intentional decisions that support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
But staying aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF v2.0) and My Time, Our Place (MTOP v2.0) can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling routines, ratios, children’s needs, and endless responsibilities.
The Educator EYLF/MTOP Checklist from Butler Diaries is a practical, downloadable tool designed to help educators review their programming, strengthen reflective practice, and ensure curriculum decisions are clearly linked to Australia’s approved learning frameworks.
It provides a simple structure for checking your program as you go — so framework alignment becomes part of everyday practice, not something you scramble to piece together later.
What You’ll Learn
This resource isn’t a generic “tick list”. It’s a framework-aligned support tool that helps educators:
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Understand what EYLF v2.0 / MTOP v2.0 alignment looks like in real programming (not just theory)
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Improve the quality of your program by keeping planning child-centred and responsive
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Make intentional teaching easier to identify, record, and follow through
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Strengthen your use of the planning cycle (observation → analysis → planning → evaluation → next steps)
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Link learning to outcomes in a way that is accurate, meaningful, and evidence-based
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Identify missing pieces in the program early — before they become gaps during reviews, QIP updates, or Assessment & Rating preparation
What’s Inside
Inside the Educator EYLF/MTOP Checklist, you’ll receive:
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A clear checklist that helps educators review programming against EYLF / MTOP v2.0 principles, practices and learning outcomes
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Guidance for strengthening day-to-day programming through:
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child voice and agency
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play-based learning
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inclusion and equity
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intentional teaching
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continuity of learning
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A simple framework for checking that the program shows learning clearly — without turning documentation into an unrealistic workload
This Checklist Supports Educators by Helping Them:
This checklist supports educators by making it easier to:
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Build stronger programming habits using framework language correctly
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Ensure the program reflects children’s interests, strengths, and learning needs
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Show learning through everyday experiences — including routines and spontaneous moments
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Strengthen reflection so it leads to meaningful improvements (not repetitive comments)
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Track learning progression across the week/fortnight rather than documenting in “one-off” pieces
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Create consistency across educators, rooms, and teams — supporting shared programming expectations
Use this checklist along with your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary to create a program and reflection based on EYLF / MTOP v2.0.
Why Educators Love This Checklist
Educators love this checklist because it turns the frameworks into something practical.
Instead of wondering:
“Have we linked this properly?”
or
“Does this show learning clearly?”
…you can use one checklist to review your planning quickly, strengthen learning evidence, and stay focused on what matters most: children’s outcomes and quality practice.
It’s especially helpful for educators who want to feel confident that their program reflects the EYLF/MTOP — without spending hours rewriting documentation.
Related Tools
For even stronger quality systems, pair this with:
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Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary — tick the boxes for EYLF / MTOP v2.0 compliance and show the Cycle of Planning with the Butler Method
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Diary Guides and Training — support mentoring, planning, and team accountability
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Critical Reflection Bundles — turn your reflective checklist into actions and quality improvement.
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