Each ELDA has aims or subheadings that must be used as the guidelines to plan activities according to the age and stage of individual children. The aims will guide the adults to plan and facilitate learning experiences and the ELDAS should guide one to understand the holistic development of the child.

What is an Elda?

refers to the people with whom the child lives. Early Learning and Development Area (ELDA) refers to six organisers relevant to children: Well-being; Identity. and Belonging; Communication; Exploring Mathematics; Creativity; Knowledge and Understanding of the world.

What is the importance of childhood development?

Early child development sets the foundation for lifelong learning, behavior, and health. The experiences children have in early childhood shape the brain and the child's capacity to learn, to get along with others, and to respond to daily stresses and challenges.