Meaningful planning: rethinking teaching and learning relationships

Early childhood educators across Australia are starting to rethink traditional approaches to planning in early childhood education, including respecting children as powerful, competent learners; valuing families as partners; and developing new approaches to observation and record keeping that encourage dynamism and flexibility. This booklet explores a focus shift from traditional concepts of predetermined planning, into the more dynamic approach of teacher/child co-creation of curriculum to provide intellectual and creative challenges for staff. The booklet also includes examples to show these changes, including increased interaction with children through balanced child/teacher input.