A Child's Learning Journey is a a record of a child's learning and development during their time spent at an Early Years Service. The aim of the Learning Journey is to show what each individual child knows, feels and can do.
Each child will have a unique way of expressing themselves and a unique learning style and each Learning Journey should reflect this. A Learning Journey is not about ticking boxes but instead a reflection of a child's 'new' big moments.
A Learning Journey should include items such as the following;
Art Work created by the child
Observations made by the child's key worker
Photographs of the child carrying out tasks/activities
Snapshots of milestone or significant achievements
Quotes from the child
Comments from carers/parents
Various mark makings using different materials/patterns/lines/shapes etc.
Anything else you feel is part of the individual child's learning journey
A Child's Learning Journey Books Available at The Early Years Shop!
At The Early Years Shop, we have wonderful Learning Journey Books that can be used to document a Child's Learning Journey. These books are large A3 sized, with a plastic pocket at the front to include the individual child's picture. The inside cover includes all the Aistear Learning Goals and Aims and the 1st page is for 'All About Me', where details of the child can be inputted.
The pages in the book are blank and can be filled with all of the child's work completed during the year. This book makes for a great leaving gift for the children at the end of the year. As they leave preschool for the next stage of their education they will leave with their 'first' of many different learning experiences all documented in their very own learning journey book. For the parent the Learning Journey Book is something to treasure and reflect upon with their child for many years to come!
Child's Learning Journey Book Offer: 40% off Aistear Stickers
For a limited time only we are delighted to offer a 40% discount on Aistear Stickers! For every 10 Learning Journey Books purchased you can purchase 20 sheets of Aistear Stickers for €10 (normally €17.50)! The Aistear Stickers make a great practical solution to label the child's observations, artwork, photographs and their general learning journal. You have the list of learning aims and goals close to hand at all times and you simply circle the appropriate aim and goal on the sticker and attach it to the relevant documentation.
Permission is only given to the purchaser to copy the policy. The policies must not be shared with any third party.
Disclaimer
The guidelines and forms may need adaptation to suit the circumstances of individual organisations.
Canavan & Byrne do not have control or responsibility for the implementation of these documents in the service and therefore will not be liable in respect of the implementation of the documents.
Customers are invited to consult Canavan & Byrne in this regard.
