Body Blocks

Body Blocks

Activity 4 of 4 in this unit

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

Children explore early numeracy concepts by moving their bodies in yoga, dance, and fine motor activities. This is a ‘Find Out’ activity following on from reading Embrace Your Body, by Taryn Brumfitt.

Activity Type

  • Moving Bodies

Target Age

  • 3 - 5 years old

Activity guides and printables

Activity Instructions
Yoga Cards

Activity details

Skills

  • social-emotional learning
  • foundational numeracy

Curriculum Mapping

EYLF Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity - Children develop knowledgeable, confident self-identities and a positive sense of self worth.

Resources Required

  • Body Blocks from Embrace Kids (or coloured wooden blocks of a variety of sizes)
  • Yoga Cards
  • Large open space

About the Book

Brumfitt, T. (2020). Embrace Your Body. Penguin Books.

ISBN: 9781761348259

Based on the iTunes #1 hit children’s song “Embrace” by Pevan & Sarah and Taryn Brumfitt, this picture book aimed at early learners (years 3-7) encourages everyone to love who they are, inside and out. Taryn Brumfitt is the fiercely passionate thought leader behind the Body Image Movement and director of Embrace the documentary. She is determined to inspire everyBODY to celebrate their body, regardless of size, colour, ethnicity, gender or ability.

Don’t have this book at your centre? You can purchase it here.

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