Welcome children to your service with meaningful, engaging activities that celebrate their individuality and help them settle into their new environment. This comprehensive collection of templates and play-based ideas is designed to document each child’s first day and week while fostering a strong sense of belonging and community. 🌟


📸 Document Special Moments:

Add photos of memorable first-day activities.

Write personalised learning stories tailored to each child’s experience.


🧩 Includes Activities for All Ages:Tailored play-based ideas with NQF links, theorist insights, and extension ideas:

Children under 3 years:

Welcoming Hands Collage
My First Day Portrait
Welcome Circle Time
Exploratory Sensory Walk
First Day Photo Frame
Soft Textured Play
Welcome Music Time
Calming Visual Exploration
My First Day Yarning Circle

Children aged 3–5 years:

Welcome Banner Creation
Story Circle Time
Circle of Friends
Colourful Handshake Mural
Garden of Friendship
My Special Place
Treasure Box of Belongings
Hello, My Name Is...
Safety Buddy System

Children aged 5–8 years:

Welcome Circle
Icebreaker Bingo
Team Building Obstacle Course
First Day Time Capsule
Outdoor Circle Games
Buddy System Introduction
Friendship Bracelet Making
Story Sharing Circle
My Feelings Poster
Paper Plane Get-to-Know-You

📝 Essential Templates Included:
“My First Week” template to document milestones.

Learning story pages tailored for EYLF, QKLG, MTOP, and VEYLDF with: Parent/child voices.
Analysis of learning and future planning.
Reflection tools to meet Element 1.3.1 of the NQS.

💡 Why Educators Love This Pack:

Simplifies the assessment and planning cycle.
Engages children with activities that foster connection, creativity, and exploration.

Builds ongoing learning journals that families can cherish.


Give each child a memorable start with this thoughtfully crafted pack designed to ensure children feel safe, valued, and excited for their learning journey. 🎨📚