Activity summary
“Why does that person…” is a question most children will ask at some point. In this activity, children discover and discuss physical differences between people with a focus on disabilities and assistive technology. They explore identity and how physical appearance is just one part of who a person is. This is a ‘Find Out’ activity following on from reading Little Miss Jessica Goes to School by Jessica Smith.
Activity Type
- Busy Hands
Target Age
- 3 - 5 years old
Activity guides and printables
Activity details
Skills
- social-emotional learning
Curriculum Mapping
EYLF Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity - Children learn to interact in relation to each other with care, empathy and respect .
Resources Required
- Counters
- Printed Bingo boards
- Printed bingo cards
- Table and chairs for 4 children
About the Book
Smith, J. (2015). Little Miss Jessica Goes to School. The Aussie Hands Foundation Inc.
ISBN: 9780994327529
Little Miss Jessica is a series of children's books that focus on accepting differences, disability awareness and positive body image. The first book in the series is titled "Little Miss Jessica Goes to School" and is about Jessica's very first day. She experiences what it is like to feel different because of her appearance, but by the end of her first day at school, Jessica and all the other students in her class realise that being different is OK!
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