Tag: early years documentation

Sep

Kinderloop: Daily Activity + Routine Charts

In early years education, routines are essential—whether it’s meal times, handwashing, nappy changes, toilet breaks, group activities, or nap time. We understand how important it is to keep these routines organised, and that’s why Kinderloop created the Activity Chart feature. Whether you need a staff checklist to ensure all OH&S tasks are signed off each […]

Mar

Champions of Excellence: Explore & Develop Annandale Rated Excellent

In December 2023, Explore & Develop Annadale, a valued customer of ours for many years, achieved the highest possible rating under the National Quality Framework (NQF) – EXCELLENT!   The Excellent Rating To achieve the EXCELLENT rating, an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service must apply to ACECQA (the Australian Children’s Education and Care […]

Sep

Reevaluating Developmental Milestones in Early Childhood Education

      Within the Early Childhood Education and Care profession, developmental milestones have long been regarded as a vital tool for assessing a child’s progress and growth. Early assessment and support for children who need additional help is no doubt the foundation of effective early intervention. However, one director we spoke to believes that […]

Jul

Understanding the Journey: A Guide to Developmental Milestones in your Kinderloop

What are Developmental Milestones? The Early Years Framework (EYLF) provides educators with a guide to assess young children’s development, using developmental milestones. Understanding developmental milestones helps educators identify gaps and support children effectively. However, the EYLF emphasizes that each child’s learning is unique and progresses differently. Instead of using the developmental milestones as rigid checklists, […]

May

Unleashing the Power of Childhood Theorists: Exploring their Impact on Early Years Learning

Understanding the Importance of Childhood Theorists Childhood theorists play a pivotal role in early childhood education and care settings, they guide our practices and helping us create meaningful and effective learning experiences. By studying the works of these theorists, we gain insights into child development, learning processes, and the factors that influence children’s growth. This […]

Mar

Programming and Planning in your Kinderloop: Part 1-The Planning Cycle

We asked our in-house Ed Leader to explain what a planning cycle might look like in your Kinderloop. Here is what she said… Here at Kinderloop, our aim is to empower educators to use their Kinderloop in a way that captures their pedagogy whilst supporting them to simplify their documentation. We give you the tools […]

Dec

Getting Organised for the Year Ahead with Kinderloop

At the start of the new year, many educators are welcoming new children into their classroom environment. You may have read our handy blog – Helping children and families settle into a new environment, offering some tips to ease the uncertainties accompanied by these big transitions.  But it is not just the children that are […]