Activity Summary
There’s no place like home! In this activity, children will explore the idea of a home and practice their literacy skills by describing their home, drawing a representation of their home, and responding to questions about what makes their home special to them. Children will build a sense of community as they create their classbook sharing what home means to them. This is a ‘Find Out’ activity following on from reading Come Over to My House by Sally Rippin and Eliza Hull.
Activity Type
- Creation
Target Age
- 3 - 5 years old
Activity guides and printables
Activity details
Skills
- social-emotional learning
- foundational literacy
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
- Come Over to My House Template
- A4 plastic pocket display book
- Drawing materials- textas, pencils, crayons
About the Book
Rippin, S., Hull, E. (2022). Come Over to My House. Hardy Grant Children’s Publishing.
ISBN: 9781761210082
In this award-winning picture book, a cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a play – there’s fun to be had, food to eat and families to meet! Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text explores characters' various disabilities and how they've adapted their homes to be accessible. With bright, friendly illustrations from beloved illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett and a diverse cast, this is a must-read for all families.
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