How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The “What How and Why the Human Body Book and Poster” serves as an engaging resource that encourages children to explore and inquire about the human body. Through its Q&A format, children can ask questions and seek answers, fostering a natural curiosity that is essential for play-based learning and inquiry.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This resource provides a platform for children to develop their language skills as they discuss the content with peers and educators. By exploring the concepts presented in the book and poster, children can enhance their vocabulary and engage in imaginative play scenarios related to the human body, promoting social interaction and communication.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a reading corner with the book and poster to encourage independent exploration and discussion about the human body. Integrate the resource into a science learning area where children can investigate body parts and functions through related activities.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Create a role-play area where children can act out different functions of the body, such as breathing or running, using the information from the book. Use the poster as a reference during a creative art activity where children can draw or construct their own representations of the human body.
Provocation Ideas
Pose questions from the book to stimulate group discussions, encouraging children to share their thoughts and ideas about how the body works. Use the poster to initiate a scavenger hunt where children find and identify different body parts in a fun and interactive way.
