Module 1: The Principles of Early Learning

The Early Learning Framework Principles

You will find that the Early Learning Framework principles give you ways to think about childhood, learning, and your practice. They support the vision of respectfully living and learning together.

The principles are

• Children are strong, capable in their uniqueness, and full of potential
• Families have the most important role in contributing to children’s well-being and learning
• Educators are researchers and collaborators
• Early years spaces are inclusive
• People build connection and reconnection to land, culture, community, and place
• Environments are integral to well-being and learning
• Play is integral to well-being and learning
• Relationships are the context for well-being and learning
• Learning is holistic