How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings invites children to explore and express a wide range of emotions through interactive storytelling. As children engage with the book, they can inquire about their own feelings and those of others, fostering a deeper understanding of emotional literacy in a play-based context.

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This book provides a safe space for children to identify and articulate their emotions, promoting their emotional wellbeing. By recognising and discussing feelings, children can develop resilience and comfort in expressing themselves, which supports their independence in navigating social interactions.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a feelings corner in the classroom where children can access In My Heart and other resources to explore emotions through discussion and role-play.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own emotion cards inspired by the book, using drawings or photographs to represent different feelings.
Organise a storytelling session where children can share their own experiences related to the emotions described in the book, fostering peer connection and understanding.

Provocation Ideas
Present the book during a group discussion about feelings, prompting children to share times when they felt similar emotions and how they managed those feelings.
Use the book as a starting point for a creative arts activity, where children can express their understanding of emotions through drawing or painting.