Our Early Learning
Early childhood professionals recognise that young children reach their full potential in a learning environment where they are viewed as an individual. As individuals, each child has unique interests, varying levels of skills and very different needs from adults and peers.
Tailoring learning programs to focus on each child's unique style of learning allows them to gain the most from activities and experiences.
The carers and teachers at each local ABC Learning Centre create programs that comply with National Programming Requirements that are play based and age appropriate for each individual child. They draw upon their own individual experiences and teaching styles, professional development and support provided by ABC and nationally recognised learning frameworks such as the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). You can find out more about the Commonwealth Government's initiative EYLF here.
Children enjoy participating in a wide variety of activities and a flexible daily routine that ensures every part of their day is a 'teachable moment in time'. To best help understand how children are engaged at different ages read on below...
In the nursery: Children in the nursery are starting to learn about themselves and are becoming aware of the world around them. Little ones learn through their senses and will spend much of the day exploring – feeling different textures, hearing sounds, seeing things, smelling and tasting new things for the very first time.
In the toddler group: Toddlers are curious and busy little people. They learn by experimenting – like what happens when they mix coloured paints together. Social learning is very important for children in this age group. Toddlers are becoming ‘good friends’ – that means a lot of work learning to share and take turns.
In the kindy/preschool group: Children in these groups are becoming increasingly independent. They’re starting to use reasoning and problem solving skills. When they play with blocks, they first think about what they would like to build, then what pieces they’ll need, and which order to use them. They are also developing their attention span – an essential skill for further learning at school.
Activities are planned to engage the child by taking a wide variety of direct observations of each child's individual strengths and interests and through partnership and communication with families. The planned activities allow opportunities for the child to work in a one on one situation with the teacher or in small or large groups with peers, to achieve step by step growth in all areas of their development.
By planning activities that build upon the individual child's strengths we ensure that children succeed in their skill building and therefore develop a healthy attitude to learning.
For more information about our learning programs speak to a Centre Director in your local area or phone 1800 222 543.