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
Activity guides and printables
Activity details
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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