Activity summary
Hands are all different and can all do different things. In this activity, children consider limb differences and explore what their own hands (whatever they look like!) can do. This is a ‘Find Out’ activity following on from reading What Happened to Your Hand by Andrea Murray.
Activity Type
- Creation
Target Age
- 3 - 5 years old
Activity guides and printables
Activity details
Skills
- social-emotional learning
- foundational numeracy
Curriculum Mapping
EYLF Learning Outcomes
- Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing - Children become strong in their social, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Resources Required
- Coloured paper
- Glue
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Textas
About the Book
Murray, A. (2020). What Happened To Your Hand?. The Aussie Hands Foundation Inc.
ISBN: 9780646824239
Sam is exploring his new school and meeting new friends. But there is something special about Sam and his new friends are curious. Find out how Sam deals with their questions in a humorous and positive way. Sam shows that he may have a hand difference but he still likes to play just like his classmates.
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