Outcome 3Preschoolers
EYLF Outcome 3 Activities for Preschoolers
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing. Here are 5 practical, educator-tested activities for preschoolers (3-4 years).
1
Mindfulness Garden Walk
Guided sensory walk through the garden, noticing sounds, smells, and textures mindfully.
Materials Needed:
- Garden space
- Collection basket
- Journal
EYLF Outcome 3: Wellbeing
2
Zones of Regulation
Teach children to identify their emotional zone (blue, green, yellow, red) and strategies for each.
Materials Needed:
- Zone charts
- Strategy cards
- Feelings thermometer
EYLF Outcome 3: Wellbeing
3
Fitness Circuit
Set up exercise stations (jumping, crawling, throwing, balancing) for children to rotate through.
Materials Needed:
- Exercise equipment
- Station signs
- Timer
- Music
EYLF Outcome 3: Wellbeing
4
Healthy Eating Sorting
Children sort food pictures into healthy/sometimes foods, building nutrition awareness.
Materials Needed:
- Food picture cards
- Sorting mats
- Real food for tasting
EYLF Outcome 3: Wellbeing
5
Friendship Problem Solving
Use scenario cards to practise resolving common friendship problems, building social-emotional skills.
Materials Needed:
- Scenario cards
- Puppet
- Solution wheel
EYLF Outcome 3: Wellbeing
Tips for Implementing These Activities
- Adapt activities based on individual children's interests and abilities within the preschoolers 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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