A House for EVERYbody

A House for EVERYbody

Activity 4 of 4 in this unit

  • Early Learning
  • Social
  • Social and Emotional Learning
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Activity summary

In this activity, children explore the idea of accessibility. They consider different reasons why something might not be accessible and who benefits from increased accessibility, before kitting out their very own doll house with accessibility features. This is a ‘Take Action’ activity following on from reading Come Over to My House, by Sally Rippin and Eliza Hull.

Activity Type

  • Creation

Target Age

  • 3-5 years old

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Skills

  • social-emotional learning
  • problem-solving

Curriculum Mapping

EYLF Learning Outcomes

Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world - Children develop a sense of connectedness to groups and communities and an understanding of their reciprocal rights and responsibilities as active and informed citizens.

Resources Required

  • Dolls house
  • Dolls house accessories
  • Long sturdy cardboard
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Thin cardboard
  • Pen
  • Cellophane
  • Paddle pop sticks
  • Glue
  • Sticky tape

About the Book

Rippin, S., Hull, E. (2022). Come Over to My House. Hardy Grant Children’s Publishing.

ISBN: 9781761210082

In this award-winning picture book, a cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a play – there’s fun to be had, food to eat and families to meet! Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text explores characters' various disabilities and how they've adapted their homes to be accessible. With bright, friendly illustrations from beloved illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett and a diverse cast, this is a must-read for all families.

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