Outcome 3 - Children have a strong sense of wellbeing of the EYLF reminds us that wellbeing is about more than health, it’s about children feeling safe, confident, and capable in their bodies and emotions. This outcome highlights physical skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage challenges.
What This Means For Children
- They feel safe, secure, and cared for.
- They learn to manage emotions like joy, frustration, or sadness.
- They develop confidence in their physical abilities (running, climbing, balancing).
- They make healthy choices about food, rest, and activity.
- They learn strategies to calm themselves and cope with challenges.
- They build resilience and persistence when things are hard.
How Educators Might Observe This
- A toddler tries again after falling while climbing.
- A child chooses fruit at snack time.
- A preschooler talks about feeling “angry” and uses breathing to calm down.
- Children rest quietly after active play.
- A child shows pride in learning a new skill, like hopping or skipping.
- Children practice safety, like wearing hats in the sun or washing hands.
Child-Friendly Phrasing
- “I feel safe and cared for.”
- “I can run, jump, and climb.”
- “I know how to calm down.”
- “I eat healthy food and rest my body.”
- “I keep trying, even when it’s hard.”
Educator Summary
Helping children feel strong in body and mind—supporting their physical skills, emotional resilience, and ability to make healthy choices.
Family Translation
Your child is learning to:
- Feel safe and secure in their environment.
- Recognise and manage emotions.
- Build confidence in physical skills like running, climbing, and balancing.
- Make healthy choices about food, rest, and activity.
- Develop strategies to calm themselves and cope with challenges.
- Persist and show resilience when things are difficult.
Why It Matters
When children feel strong in body and mind, they are ready to explore, learn, and connect with others. Wellbeing builds confidence, resilience, and independence. It helps children manage challenges, make healthy choices, and feel safe and secure in their world.
Further Reading
EYLF Outcome 1 In Simplified Language
EYLF Outcome 2 In Simplified Language
EYLF Outcome 3 - Children Have A Strong Sense Of Wellbeing V2.0
Achieving EYLF Outcome 3 In The Babies Room
Learning Goals And Activities To Achieve EYLF Learning Outcome 3
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