The A to Z of Early Childhood Education

Thinking about a career in early childhood education? To help you get an idea of what you can expect, we’ve put together an A to Z. 

A – Art 

Get ready to unleash your inner artist – whether it’s through storytelling, painting, crafts, or dramatic play.  

B – Bush Kinder

Enjoy a change of scenery while supporting children to learn through play and explore natural environments.  

C – Creativity

You'll get to design interactive and engaging learning activities inspired by children’s interests that support their development. 

D – Diversity 

Embrace and create an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, where every child and their family is valued and respected.  

E – Energy 

Bring your enthusiasm! Your positivity can spark a child’s love for learning.  

F – Families 

Build strong relationships with families to support children’s learning at home and in kindergarten. 

G – Growth 

Early childhood education is ever evolving, so make sure you embrace opportunities for career development and professional growth.  

H – Hands-On Learning 

Children learn so much by doing, and there are so many exciting activities that encourage hands-on learning. 

I – Intentional Teaching 

Every activity has a purpose –support children to learn and develop new skills by designing a program that builds on children’s interests and scaffolds their learning. 

J – Joy 

There aren’t many workplaces as full of joy as a kindergarten. 

K – Kindness 

One of the most important lessons kids will carry with them throughout life.  

L – Lifelong learning 

This profession helps children develop their love of learning, a value they can take away with them for life! 

M – Motor Skills 

No, you won’t be teaching 3-year-olds to drive. But you will help them develop critical fine and gross motor skills. 

N – Numeracy  

Support children to learn foundational numeracy concepts including numbers, patterns, and shapes 

O – Outdoors  

Spend time outside in the sunshine and fresh air as children build their social connections and physical strength and coordination in the playground. 

P – Play-Based Learning 

Learning through play is at the heart of early childhood education, so you’ll spend plenty of time engaging children in fun activities that support cognitive development. 

Q – Questions 

At this age, children are more inquisitive than ever and are always curious about the ‘why’!   

R – Rewarding 

The feeling you get when a child continues to persevere and master a new skill. 

S - Scholarships 

Financial support to study is available for people looking for a rewarding career in early childhood 

T – Transitions  

You’ll play an important role in building children’s confidence to navigate the many transitions they experience – from daily transitions to and from home, to significant transitions like moving from kindergarten to school.  

U – Unpredictable 

No two days are the same – that’s the joy of working in early childhood education, each day provides an opportunity for something different. 

V – Visual Learning 

Some children learn best through pictures, diagrams, and demonstrations, so you’ll plan a diverse program to meet a range of learning needs. 

W – Wellbeing 

You’ll make a valuable contribution to children’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing. 

X – eXploration 

Encourage children to explore new things and discover and investigate the world around them.  

Y – Young minds 

Teachers and Educators have an amazing opportunity to spark curiosity and creativity in this period of children’s rapid brain development.  

Z – Zeal 

A passion for educating and a love for learning are essential – because enthusiasm is contagious, and it inspires children to love learning too! 


Want to learn more about becoming an early childhood teacher? You can find all the info you need here!