Outcome 1Toddlers
EYLF Outcome 1 Activities for Toddlers
Children have a strong sense of identity. Here are 5 practical, educator-tested activities for toddlers (1-2 years).
1
All About Me Box
Each toddler has a box with personal items from home. They explore and share, building identity and belonging.
Materials Needed:
- Small boxes
- Family items
- Photos
EYLF Outcome 1: Identity
2
Self-Portrait Painting
Toddlers paint on mirrors then transfer to paper, exploring their features and identity.
Materials Needed:
- Non-toxic paint
- Mirrors
- Paper
- Brushes
EYLF Outcome 1: Identity
3
Dress-Up Corner
Provide culturally diverse dress-up clothes for toddlers to explore different roles and identities.
Materials Needed:
- Dress-up clothes
- Hats
- Shoes
- Mirror
EYLF Outcome 1: Identity
4
My Favourite Things Collage
Help toddlers choose pictures of their favourite things to create a personal collage.
Materials Needed:
- Magazines
- Glue sticks
- Card
- Safety scissors
EYLF Outcome 1: Identity
5
Emotion Faces Game
Use picture cards showing different emotions. Toddlers match and copy facial expressions.
Materials Needed:
- Emotion cards
- Mirror
- Feelings chart
EYLF Outcome 1: Identity
Tips for Implementing These Activities
- Adapt activities based on individual children's interests and abilities within the toddlers age range.
- Document children's responses and learning to inform future planning.
- Each activity can address multiple EYLF outcomes simultaneously.
- Allow children to lead and extend the activities in unexpected directions.
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