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Critical Reflection Prompts for Early Childhood Educators

Butler Diaries @ Apr 03, 2023

As an educator in an early learning centre, you have the opportunity to impact the lives of young children and help shape their future. You are not just a teacher, but also a caregiver and role model for these children. With this great responsibility comes the need for critical reflection on your practice as an educator.

Reflecting on your practice means taking time to critically examine your actions, thoughts, and feelings about your work with children. This process can help you identify areas where you can improve, as well as areas where you are doing well.

Early Childhood and Technology: The Role in Early Learning Centres

Butler Diaries @ Apr 04, 2023

Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, and it is inevitable that it will continue to play a significant role in shaping our future. The use of technology in early childhood education has become a topic of debate among parents, educators, and policy-makers. Some argue that technology should be integrated into early childhood learning, while others believe it can have negative effects on child development. In this article, we will explore the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards and their recommendations for the use of technology in early childhood education.

A Guide to Setting Up Compost in your Early Learning Centre

Butler Diaries @ Apr 26, 2023

By participating in the composting process, children can develop a sense of responsibility and ownership over their environment, as well as a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Additionally, composting can be used as a way to teach children about the interconnectedness of living systems and the importance of conservation and stewardship of natural resources.

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2023/2024 Financial Year Diaries

Butler Diaries @ May 05, 2023

Are you looking for 2023/2024 Financial Year Diaries? We’ve got some big news for you! We have listened to feedback and are happy to announce you can expect something new and better in 2024!

MTOP and EYLF Planning Cycle Explained: V2.0

Butler Diaries @ May 02, 2023

Here we have another article from our EYLF and MTOP V2.0 Series that explains the MTOP and EYLF V2.0 Planning Cycle. As well as explaining the EYLF Planning Cycle, we break down the process and walk you through examples.

Changes to Assessment and Rating 2023: Are you Ready?

Butler Diaries @ Mar 31, 2023

From 2023, there are changes coming to Assessment and Ratings that impact you and your service. The goal of the changes is continuous quality improve across children's education and care. The announcement was made by the Australian Children's Education and Care Authority (ACECQA). What's changing for Assessment and Rating in 2023?

Updated EYLF and MTOP V2.0 Learning Outcomes for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

Butler Diaries @ Apr 17, 2023

Your Programming and Reflection Pack just got bigger! Not only does it include Print-Ready Photo Evidence for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, but it now also includes an Updated EYLF and MTOP V2.0 Learning Outcome template so you can start using the V2.0 Frameworks now. Yes, we are continuing the goal of no more sticky fingers!

5 Stimulating Easter STEM Experiences (with links to EYLF) to do in your Early Learning Centre

Butler Diaries @ Apr 03, 2023

Easter is a time for celebration, fun and learning! It is also a great opportunity to engage young children in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) experiences. STEM experiences help children develop critical thinking skills, creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. Here are ten STEM experiences that are perfect for early childhood education and care services during the Easter season.

The Evidence Behind the Culturally Responsive Calendar

Butler Diaries @ Nov 14, 2022

Our Culturally Responsive Year is a monthly calendar designed to highlight the culturally competent and responsive practices carried out in the ECE Setting. It is a monthly reminder to actively involve children in cultural practices and activities as well as a record of the experiences for parents and assessors to view. It supports you to "build it in" rather than "bolt it on" to your program and practice. Write stories, draw pictures, or stick in photos to document your month and maintain a record of experiences for parents and assessors to view.

Tips for Reflecting on Intentional Teaching

Butler Diaries @ Aug 04, 2022

Intentional teaching involves "deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful" decisions in your environments, interactions and children's learning. The documentation you keep must show intentional teaching practices at its core. Here we break down Intentional Teaching Strategies and reflecting on these in your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diaries.

"Beautiful and Visually Appealing": A Case Study

Butler Diaries @ Nov 25, 2022

We love seeing the different ways educators are adding their own personality to their documentation. We checked out the Torquay Kids' teams Diaries and saw how educators are using different methods such as highlighting and photos to complete planning and reflections.

"It's doing your work for you" A Case Study

Butler Diaries @ Nov 24, 2022

"I don't know where it has been all my life."

Leanne is a veteran Educator in the industry for nearly 40 years. As a relief worker, she visits many centres with different philosophies and practices. When asked about her practice and method, she points to the Butler Method supporting her in her programming and practice. Leanne feels the Butler Method has simplified her documentation and helped her meet her obligations. She has described the diary as doing her work for her.

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The Importance of Critical Reflection in Early Childhood Education

Butler Diaries @ May 24, 2022

Critical reflection – the process of carefully evaluating the outcomes of our actions – can help us to improve our educational methods, and thus to better meet the needs of the children in our care. Critical reflection is a skill that comes with time and experience, but it’s well worth putting in the effort to hone it, as it will help you to continuously learn and improve your practice over time. Read on to find out more about how you can apply critical reflection in your early childhood education centre.

New Requirements for Centre Based Services: Transportation Requirements for Compliance

Butler Diaries @ Jan 16, 2023

Print Ready Photo Evidence for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Child Educator Diary

Butler Diaries @ Dec 23, 2022

We have created print ready photo templates to make providing photo evidence easier. They are the perfect size to print and stick into your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary. The Design is drag and drop friendly and works with Free Canva Accounts. Learn more...

Unpacking the New EYLF V 2.0 and MTOP V 2.0 Frameworks

Butler Diaries @ Jan 24, 2023

Updates to the EYLF and MTOP have been released in 2023. The new Approved Learning Frameworks will be recognised alongside the 2012 Frameworks until early 2024 in which V2.0 will replace V1.0. Here we unpack the changes to support you in your planning, QIP and reflective discussions to get ready for the changes.

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Compliance Information and Butler Diaries for your Childcare Service

Butler Diaries @ Nov 14, 2022

In Early Childhood Education and Outside School Hours Care Services, you are obligated to comply with regulations, laws, and be governed by best practice. This can easily lead to compliance confusion and leave you unsure of how to best meet your obligations as a service provider in Australia. Butler Diaries is here to support you in simplifying your compliance documentation to minimise confusion and provide you with a simple to use system for staying compliant with your documentation.

Rated Exceeding "The Department Love It": A Case Study

Butler Diaries @ Nov 25, 2022

We were lucky enough to be invited into Brady Bunch at Hervey Bay. This is one of their three Queensland centres with another three down South. The absolutely wonderful team took us through their service and how they achieved an Exceeding Rating. Brady Bunch completely flipped their planning and programming method and introduced the Butler Method is 2021.

A $$$ Allowance for Educational Leaders

Butler Diaries @ Nov 09, 2022

Good news for Educational Leaders! From the 1^st of this month, Educational Leaders will receive an allowance of $4,022.05. The role of Educational Leader is not an easy one and holds a lot of responsibility. We understand and have developed the Educational Leader Diary to help support you in your everyday role with prompts and by capturing documentation of your practices.

Compliance in Early Childhood Education and Care

Butler Diaries @ Aug 03, 2022

All education and care services approved under the National Law are required to keep a record of their compliance.

Our resources are designed for your service and educators to keep records which are required under the NQS. Streamline your documentation and succeed at exceeding with Butler Creative Childcare Resources.

EYLF in Practice: Belonging, Being and Becoming

Butler Diaries @ Jul 08, 2022

Fundamental to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) are the three pillars Being, Belonging, and Becoming. These values guide the framework and our practice as Early Childhood Educators. This includes our mission, vision, and actions as well as our day-to-day operations. This article takes you through the three pillars of the EYLF.

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