Sensory experiences enable children to use their senses to explore and manipulate objects. The following provides 2 ingredient recipes for a variety of sensory experiences.
Shape Poems are easy rhyming poems that teach children about 2d shapes. It's an easy way for children to learn to name and recognise shapes. When children learn about shapes they are learning basic geometry skills and these shape poems are a great way to start.
Straw threading will improve a child’s hand-eye coordination and improve their focus and concentration and develop their vocabulary.
Children are more likely to be confident and involved learners when their family and community experiences and understandings are recognised and included in the early childhood setting. The following article provides activities to promote each of the sub-outcomes of EYLF Outcome 4 - Children Are Confident And Involved Learners.
The Planet Information Posters - Cartoon are a great way to teach children about the planets in our solar system. Each poster provides a cartoon picture and information about each individual planet. These are great to read to the children to extend their learning about planets. These are also great to display for a space theme.
Create this easy to make hide and seek sensory bottle for children to find different objects.
Behaviour management can be challenging sometimes, with energetic toddlers and young children eager to explore their physical and social environment. The following article provides positive guidance strategies and is how Educators can implement them within the learning environment.
The Positive Affirmation Posters can be displayed in the children's learning environment as well as in the staff room. Positive affirmations are used to create a positive and supportive environment by encouraging children and Educators to be supportive of one another. Affirmations develop an atmosphere where it is the norm to acknowledge and affirm positive behaviours, thoughts and actions.
Help an upset child to settle using the balloon stress balls, which children can use to manipulate.
Der Glumph Went The Little Green Frog uses Australian Sign Language to "sing" this rhyme. This rhyme includes lyrics, a picture song board, key signs and a video of how to use Auslan sign to sing Der Glumph Went The Little Green Frog.
A strong sense of well-being provides children with confidence and optimism which maximises their learning potential. It encourages the development of children’s innate exploratory drive, a sense of agency and a desire to interact with others. Well-being includes good physical health, feelings of happiness, satisfaction and successful social functioning. It influences the way children interact in their environments. The following article provides activities to promote each of the sub outcomes of EYLF Outcome 3 - Children Have A Strong Sense of Wellbeing.
