Activity summary
Different bodies do things differently. In this activity, children explore how they can use their unique bodies to make it through an obstacle course. They explore how different attributes like height or strength mean they use different techniques to reach the same goal. This is a ‘Find Out’ activity following on from reading Charlie’s Tales: Sylvie and the Star Tree by The Pretty Foundation.
Activity Type
- Moving Bodies
Target Age
- 3 - 5 years old
Activity guides and printables
Activity details
Skills
- social-emotional learning
- problem-solving
Curriculum Mapping
EYLF Learning Outcomes
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing - Children become strong in their physical learning and wellbeing.
Resources Required
- Climbing frames
- Elastics
- Hula hoops
- Scooter boards
- Tunnels
About the Book
Pretty Foundation (2018). Charlie’s Tales: Sylvie and the Star Tree. Pretty Foundation.
ISBN: 9780646982243
Charlie’s Tales Sylvie and the Star Tree aims to teach young people that who we are (i.e. our character) is more important than how we look. It also highlights that our differences are our strengths. The Charlie’s Tales series aims to build body confidence in early developmental years to prevent the development of negative body image.
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