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Early childhood learning trajectories

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AERO's Early Childhood Learning Trajectories are a practical tool providing guidance to support children's learning across 5 key interconnected domains of early learning and development.

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The learning trajectories

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Executive functions: Trajectory
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Social and emotional learning: Trajectory
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Mathematical thinking: Trajectory
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Language and communication: Trajectory
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Physical development: Trajectory

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Introduction to Early Childhood Learning Trajectories: Video
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Executive functions: Video
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Social and emotional learning: Video
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Mathematical thinking: Video
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Language and communication: Video
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Physical development: Video

Embedding into practice

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Early childhood learning trajectories: User guide
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Early childhood learning trajectories: Reflection activity

Evidence base

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Early childhood learning trajectories: The evidence base
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Early childhood education & care (ECEC)
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Publication date
28 May 2026
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