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Learning in the early years

Information for early childhood professionals about learning in the early years.

Programs and practice

Bush kinders

Explore how outdoor learning benefits children and get access to grants and planning resources.

Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)

The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework supports all professionals who work with children aged 0 to 8.

Practice principles for teaching birth to 8 years

Eight practice principles for early childhood professionals.

Moving to primary school

Transition to school learning and development statements and guidance for early childhood professionals.

Teaching resources

Literacy teaching toolkit for early childhood

Practical advice for educators on learning and teaching language and literacy skills from birth to five years.

Three-Year-Old Kindergarten teaching toolkit

Improve your teaching with the Three-Year-Old Kindergarten toolkit - practical support for planning and delivering funded programs in Victoria.

Early Years Assessment and Learning Tool (EYALT)

Get the knowledge and tools to effectively implement EYALT in your teaching practices, promoting quality education and positive child development outcomes.

STEM in early childhood

STEM learning and activities for young children and early childhood educators.

Early childhood education and care

Updated 27 March 2026

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