Activity summary
Let’s put on our designer hats! In this activity children explore the different features of wheelchairs and how they help wheelchair users in different situations. They put their problem solving skills to work and design wheelchairs for different situations. This is a ‘Find Out’ activity following on from reading Two Mates, by Melanie Prewett.
Activity type
- Creation
Target age
- 3 - 5 years old
Activity guides and printables
Activity details
Skills
- social-emotional learning
- problem-solving
Curriculum Mapping
EYLF Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity - Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect.
Resources Required
- Box construction supplies- glue, cardboard boxes, straws, paddle pop sticks, pipe cleaners, masking tape,
- Computer/screen to watch clip
About the Book
Prewett, M. (2012). Two Mates. Magabala Books.
ISBN: 9781921248450
The true story of the special mateship between two boys who have grown up together in Broome in Australia’s northwest. Jack is Indigenous, and Raf is a non-Indigenous boy who has Spina bifida. The boys share their daily life as they search for hermit crabs, go hunting for barni, fish for salmon, explore the markets, eat satays and dress up as superheroes. The fact that Raf is in a wheelchair is only revealed at the end of the story. Includes information about Spina bifida.
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