Activity summary
In this activity children think about symbolism and what it means to belong to a team. They design their own jersey that represents qualities that are important to them. This is a ‘Take Action’ activity following on from reading Charlie’s Tales: Peggy and the Fantastic Football by The Pretty Foundation.
Activity ype
- 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
- Collage materials
- Jersey template printed
- Textas
- Paint
About the Book
Pretty Foundation (2018). Charlie’s Tales: Peggy and the Fantastic Football. Pretty Foundation.
ISBN: 9780646985695
Charlie’s Tales Peggy and the Fantastic Football, developed in collaboration with AFLW, aims to teach young people about how amazing their bodies are and what they can achieve. The book also aims to encourage kids to have the confidence to get involved in football, to have fun and to play with confidence. 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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