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Centre vs family day care

  • Centre: multiple educators, shared planning cycles, group entries more common.
  • Family day care: intimate context, frequent short entries, strong family voice.

Frequency, length, photos

  • Aim for little-and-often; 1–3 focused paragraphs with 1–2 clear photos.
  • Prioritise quality analysis and next steps over long descriptions.

Communication with families

  • Use a friendly voice; invite comments ("What did you notice at home?").
  • Add simple calls-to-action (bring a photo, share a recipe, try a song).

Examples by age band

  • Babies: sensory exploration; co-regulation; reciprocal interactions.
  • Toddlers: language burst; persistence; simple problem-solving.
  • Preschool: collaboration; planning; early literacy/numeracy in play.

Template recommendations

Practical compliance notes

  • Link to EYLF Outcomes (1–5) explicitly; tag children consistently.
  • Maintain evidence over time: breadth across outcomes and depth in interests.
  • Ensure consent/media permissions; include accessible language for families.

Sample mini‑stories (copy and adapt)

  1. Babies (Wellbeing, Communication): “Layla tracked the rattle sound and reached, then relaxed when we paused. We named ‘shake/stop’. Next: add soft scarves for peekaboo sounds.” (EYLF 3,5)
  2. Toddlers (Community, Learning): “Arlo fetched a second spade for a peer and said ‘dig together’. They filled the bucket, noticing ‘too full’. Next: level lines; compare sizes.” (2,4)
  3. Preschool (Identity, Communication): “Zara planned a café, drew ‘open’ signs, and welcomed a younger child. Next: job cards; money symbols.” (1,5)

Quick workflow

  • Capture: 2–3 photos max with one quote.
  • Write: observation (2–4 sentences) + 2–3 outcome links.
  • Plan: 2 next steps (experience, environment tweak, prompt).
  • Share: invite family response and reflect in follow‑up.

Links: Hub · How to Write · EYLF · Activity examples: Playdough, Sandpit, Friendship

Centre vs family day care

  • Centre: multiple educators, shared planning cycles, group entries more common.
  • Family day care: intimate context, frequent short entries, strong family voice.

Frequency, length, photos

  • Aim for little-and-often; 1–3 focused paragraphs with 1–2 clear photos.
  • Prioritise quality analysis and next steps over long descriptions.

Communication with families

  • Use a friendly voice; invite comments ("What did you notice at home?").
  • Add simple calls-to-action (bring a photo, share a recipe, try a song).

Examples by age band

  • Babies: sensory exploration; co-regulation; reciprocal interactions.
  • Toddlers: language burst; persistence; simple problem-solving.
  • Preschool: collaboration; planning; early literacy/numeracy in play.

Template recommendations

Practical compliance notes

  • Link to EYLF Outcomes (1–5) explicitly; tag children consistently.
  • Maintain evidence over time: breadth across outcomes and depth in interests.
  • Ensure consent/media permissions; include accessible language for families.

Sample mini‑stories (copy and adapt)

  1. Babies (Wellbeing, Communication): “Layla tracked the rattle sound and reached, then relaxed when we paused. We named ‘shake/stop’. Next: add soft scarves for peekaboo sounds.” (EYLF 3,5)
  2. Toddlers (Community, Learning): “Arlo fetched a second spade for a peer and said ‘dig together’. They filled the bucket, noticing ‘too full’. Next: level lines; compare sizes.” (2,4)
  3. Preschool (Identity, Communication): “Zara planned a café, drew ‘open’ signs, and welcomed a younger child. Next: job cards; money symbols.” (1,5)

Quick workflow

  • Capture: 2–3 photos max with one quote.
  • Write: observation (2–4 sentences) + 2–3 outcome links.
  • Plan: 2 next steps (experience, environment tweak, prompt).
  • Share: invite family response and reflect in follow‑up.

Links: Hub · How to Write · EYLF · Activity examples: Playdough, Sandpit, Friendship