Program details
- Priority area: Wellbeing (social and emotional)
- Primary audience: Educators
- Delivery mode: Resources (books, kits, manuals)
- Strength of evidence: Not applicable
- AEDC sub-domains:
- Emotional maturity – anxious and fearful behaviour
- Emotional maturity – aggressive behaviour
- Emotional maturity – hyperactivity and inattentive behaviour
- Social competence – responsibility and respect
- Item cost: No upfront cost
Program description
This resource documents research that underpins and defines wellbeing for children from birth to 5 years, outlining the trajectory of children's wellbeing, and the learning environments and responsive interactions that support development of wellbeing. The content of this review was used to inform a Wellbeing Practice Guide to improve the quality of engagement with children.
Detailed cost
Not applicable.
Implementation considerations
Factors to consider: the resource helps to deepen practice and prompt reflective practice and inquiry.
VEYLDF alignment
Item uses these practice principles
- Reflective practice
- Partnerships with families
- High expectations for every child
- Respectful relationships and responsive engagement
- Equity and diversity
- Assessment for learning and development
- Integrated teaching and learning approaches
- Partnerships with professionals
Item responds to these sub-outcomes
- Children become strong in their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
- Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing
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