Each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program

Quality Area 1.1.2 

Each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.

It is important when developing your curriculum that you consider how this is going to happen.  How are you going to ensure EVERY child has been represented within the daily program?  Are their ideas, interests, verbal and non-verbal cues actually being used and extended?

Tip: Make sure your Educators are part of the curriculum development process.  Hold Educator meetings that only focus on your curriculum development.  Try different methods until all Educators are confident and happy with outcome.  Create a small page which is included in your daily program which ensures every child’s voice is heard, this will ensure you are covering the element as long as you extend from here! 

Example Below

Quality Area 1.1.2 Each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.

Throughout each day the children are asked what they would like to do and this is recorded below.  Please see the curriculum board/folder for extensions on these activities.  For our younger ones who communicate through gestures, sounds and body language we note below the activities/resources they are currently enjoying or some information from Families regarding needs and interests.

Date:_________________________________________ 

Room:____________________________________________

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