A quick-start visual guide for educators in school-aged care
Help your team feel confident with programming — even if they’re not formally trained!
This FREE A4 landscape printable poster breaks down the planning cycle into 5 simple steps designed specifically for OOSH educators working with children aged 5–12 years.
With easy-to-follow language, aligned colours, and thoughtful prompts, this poster is a perfect visual reminder to support reflective practice in busy school-aged care environments.
What’s Included:
- Clear 5-step cycle: Observe, Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
- Simple "What to do" actions for each stage
- Quick reflection prompts: What to ask yourself at each step
- Motivating quote to remind educators that programming starts with knowing their children
- MTOP-aligned language and flow
- Professional layout that complements the full toolkit
Perfect For:
- New or casual educators
- School-aged care settings (OOSH / OSHC)
- Visual learners and busy teams
- Staff training displays or office walls
- Services building reflective practice into daily routines
Want the full support toolkit?
This poster is just one piece of our comprehensive OOSH Planning Cycle Toolkit –
Reflective Practice in Action, which includes:
- Step-by-step implementation guide
- Child-friendly MTOP outcomes posters
- Learning Hubs quick reference
- Prompts posters, cycle displays, and more
Plan | Play | Reflect with ease and confidence.
The MTOP Programming Cycle - 5 Easy Steps Poster
Want the full support toolkit?
This poster is just one piece of our comprehensive OOSH Planning Cycle Toolkit –
Reflective Practice in Action, which includes:
- Step-by-step implementation guide
- Child-friendly MTOP outcomes posters
- Learning Hubs quick reference
- Prompts posters, cycle displays, and more
Plan | Play | Reflect with ease and confidence.
File Format:
- PDF Document (High Quality)
- Size: A4 Standard (can be resized in printer settings)
- Digital Download — no physical product will be shipped
Terms of Use:
- For individual educator, classroom, or single service use only
- Not for resale, redistribution, or commercial use
- Copyright © Educator Essentials 2025
- Contact Educator Essentials for licensing inquiries for multi-site or school-wide use
