Activity summary
How do we know what our bodies need? Sometimes, little bodies are so busy that it’s hard to pay attention to what their bodies need. In this relaxation activity, children will practice checking in with their body and thinking about what they need. This is a ‘Take Action’ activity following on from reading Charlie’s Tales: Dara and the Moonlight Cub by the Pretty Foundation.
Activity Type
- Quiet time
Target Age
- 3 - 5 years old
Activity guides and printables
Activity details
Skills
- social-emotional learning
- health literacies
Curriculum Mapping
EYLF Learning Outcomes
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing - Children are aware of and develop strategies to support their own mental and physical health and personal safety.
Resources Required
- Beanbags
- Blankets
- Books
- Cushions
- Fidget toys
- Gentle relaxing music
- Large open floor space
- Playdough
- Picture books
- Speaker
- Weighted blankets
About the Book
Pretty Foundation (2018). Charlie’s Tales: Dara and the Moonlight Cub. Pretty Foundation.
ISBN: 9780646838854
Charlie’s Tales Dara and the Moonlight Cub aims to teach young people about the importance of self-care and looking after their bodies, helping them realise that their bodies are vehicles for life which allow them to do and achieve wonderful things. The Charlie’s Tales series aims to build body confidence through each of Charlie’s adventures.
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