The IEYC process of learning captures children’s natural curiosity as a starting point and within the proper environment balances child-initiated and teacher-guided learning.
Entry Point
An Entry Point should be planned in a way that makes it possible for teachers to observe, talk to children and capture each child’s curiosity so that interests can be developed as the IEYC unit of learning progresses.
Capturing Curiosity
The process should continue as the IEYC unit of learning evolves; it requires teachers to observe, listen, question and reflect on what children are interested in. Capturing a picture of what children are curious to explore and learn about is essential to planning a learning environment that enables children to engage, play, explore and develop knowledge, an increasing understanding, and new skills.
Enable the Environment
An environment that is enabled for learning is one where children feel safe to explore and provides opportunities for social, emotional and personal development to take place. An enabled environment is not static; it is developed over time by responding to each child’s learning journey as an IEYC unit of learning progresses.
The Big Picture for: Teachers, Children, The Home
Provides teachers, children and the home with an overview of an IEYC unit of learning. It prepares children for new learning experiences, whilst at the same time helps establish connections with previous learning. The Big Picture also provides further opportunities for Capturing Curiosity.
Explore and Express
Provides children with opportunities to engage in Phase Level IEYC learning activities that have been holistically designed around the Learning Strands.
Exit Point
Provides opportunities for children to reflect, share and celebrate what they have learned. Exit Points are often used to share and demonstrate learning with members of the setting community.
