Preschool Mind Map & Project Planning (3 - 5 years) – EYLF v2.0 Aligned

The Preschool Mind Map & Planning Cycle Pack (3 - 5 years) is a practical digital toolkit designed to help early childhood educators plan clear, consistent, EYLF v2.0 aligned learning experiences across the year.

This downloadable PDF set includes eight complete A3 mind maps and 48 planning pages, each covering a key topic commonly explored in preschool programs. Every page provides a structured focus area, “use this page when” guidance, clear domains, open-ended activities, EYLF v2.0 outcomes and prompts to support intentional, child-led learning and documentation.

The templates are designed for real 3–5 year old classrooms and support educators in programming, reflections and linking ongoing learning to the planning cycle.

Topics Included

✓ Emotions – identifying, expressing and managing feelings
✓ Weather – wind, rain, clouds, storms, observation
✓ Animals – pets, habitats, sea life, insects, reptiles
✓ Dinosaurs – movement, habitats, fossils, engineering
✓ Construction – pathways, tools, building, design
✓ Nature – plants, natural materials, wildlife, water
✓ Travel & Transport – vehicles, journeys, maps, safety
✓ Food & Cooking – ingredients, recipes, food science

What’s Inside

✓ 8 A3 mind maps (one per topic)
✓ 48 subtopic planning pages (6 per topic)
✓ EYLF v2.0 Outcome links written accurately and consistently
✓ Clear focus areas and guidance on when to use each page
✓ 4 domains per subtopic with two open-ended activities each
✓ Embedded Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives where relevant
✓ Prompts to support intentional teaching and extension
✓ Colour-coded themes for easy visual organisation
✓ Fully digital (PDF) — ready to print or use digitally