The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is a guide for educators who work with children from 0-5 years, to help them develop learning programs that are responsive to children’s ideas, interests, skills and abilities. The EYLF describes childhood as a time of belonging, being and becoming.
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.
The EYLF framework is regularly updated with best practice learnings from around the world and has a strong emphasis on play-based learning. Therefore, your child develops:
We reflect the values of the EYLF in everything we do. Each week, your child is provided with the opportunity to participate in structured and play-based activities designed to enhance their learning, including:
A strong sense of identity and well-being
Social skills including cooperation, empathy and emotional regulation
Construction and building activities that promote problem-solving skills
Exploring social roles through dramatic play
Literature and literacy concepts that develop imagination, patience and cooperation
Science-based activities involving observation, hypothesis and discovery
Music, performing arts and dance, to increase physical activity and develop fundamental movement skills
Individual and group experiences using technologies including computers, smart boards, iPads and listening posts
Problem-based learning experiences and activities that develop hand-eye coordination, such as puzzles and games, as well as grouping, recognising and initiating patterns and sequencing
Visual art and craft activities
The Early Years Learning Framework is a key component of the National Quality Framework, which is designed to encourage continuous improvement of childcare services across Australia.
If you have any questions about how we implement the EYLF within Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre, please contact us or talk to your Centre Director.
