Activity summary
What makes us, us? Children create a life-sized portrait of themselves and explore what makes them unique, and makes them feel happy! This is a ‘Take Action’ activity following on from reading Embrace Your Body, by Taryn Brumfitt.
Activity type
- Creation
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 develop knowledgeable confident self-identities, and a positive sense of self-worth.
Resources Required
- Art materials to decorate (Paint, collage materials, pens, etc)
- Large paper (big enough to trace a child’s body
- Large space (hallways are ideal!) to display students
- Marker for outlines and writing
- Small mirrors for students to look at themselves
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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