Learning
Principles
The Queensland Kindergarten Learning Principles outlined below promote continuity in children’s learning by integrating the principles and practices identified in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
The EYLF guideline describes a set of five learning and development areas that relate to the five broad learning outcomes identified.
Identity
A Kindergarten child who has a strong sense of identity:
- is building a sense of security and trust
- acts with increasing independence and perseverance
- is building a confident self-identity
Related EYLF learning outcome: Children have a strong sense of identity.
Connectedness
A Kindergarten child who is connected with and contributes to their world:
- is building positive relationships with others
- shows increasing respect for diversity
- shows increasing respect for environments
Related EYLF learning outcome: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
Wellbeing
A Kindergarten child who has a strong sense of wellbeing:
- is building a sense of autonomy and wellbeing
- explores ways to be healthy and safe
- explores ways to promote physical wellbeing
Related EYLF learning outcome: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
Active Learning
A Kindergarten child who is a confident and involved learner:
- is building positive dispositions towards learning
- showing confidence and involvement in learning
- using technologies for learning and communication
Related EYLF Learning outcome: Children are confident and involved learners.
Communicating
A Kindergarten child who is an effective communicator:
- exploring and expanding language
- exploring literacy in personally meaningful ways
- exploring numeracy in personally meaningful ways
Related EYLF learning outcome: Children are effective communicators.
