Every child is supported to participate in the program

Quality Area 1

1.1.5 Every child is supported to participate in the program.  

Suggestion: The children are all so busy participating within the day it can be difficult to keep track of who said what and how it progressed.  Create a section on your wall or in a folder which has every child’s name in a bubble (not too big as you don’t want a huge amount of work) as the day progresses write at least one sentence that has come from the child or an activity they enjoyed if they are non verbal.  From these you can extend the activity ensuring EVERY child has participated in the program.

Take this photo into your Kindy/Preschool room and 

ask the question “What can you tell me about this picture? 

This will be the start of a very fun learning experience!

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Welcome to our blog! 

Here at SCR (Sustainable Childcare Resources) we realise the need to get information to services regarding Quality Areas, National Standards and the EYLF so some of our dedicated consultants have created a blog to help you out!  This will contain suggestions on how to meet elements within the Quality Areas, pictures and activity ideas, environmental facts, tips on incorporating sustainable practises, assessment visit tips and much much more.  We are here to help you and would love your suggestions and feedback.
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Use your imagination and see this sandcastle through a child’s eyes…….its breathtaking!

Are you having trouble trying to figure out how to meet the Quality Areas under the new National Quality Standards?  Are you trying to figure out how to naturalise your environments? Are you having difficulty getting your head around the learning outcomes?  Need some guidance with sustainable practises?  
Well you are not alone!  So many people out there in the childcare profession (and at home) are desperate for more information and some sort of support.  I have been in the profession for about 16 years now and am in a position to see a wide range of services and what is happening out there so I decided to start a blog in the hope that I can help many of you in some small way.  We are all here for the children so lets start sharing!!

Sometimes we just need to look at the wonders in nature to make us realise how lucky we are to be here to witness it.  Lets make sure a photograph is not the only way our children will see a humpback whale

Meeting Quality Area 1 Educational Program & Practice:

1.1.4: The documentation about each child’s program and progress is available to families.

  Suggestion: Make sure every child within your service has a Learning Journal of some type and this is accessible not only to families but to children as well.  These should contain information about your programs, the EYLF and the Learning Outcomes along with a range of Learning Stories, photos, drawings etc.  Make sure there are sections in which Parents can comment and give their feedback.