Children develop knowledgeable, confident self-identities and a positive sense of self-worth
Many things shape a child's identity and their understanding of how they fit into their world. Young children are developing confident and knowledgeable identities, and early learning professionals can support them through the process.
Help them learn about themselves. Use their own personality and life experiences as provocations for learning!
At every turn of your program planning, consider how you can incorporate your children's cultures, languages, personal curiosities and experiences at home.
Children's interests linked to EYLF 1.3
The Interest Forest is a programming tool that offers hundreds of children's interests connected with learning experiences and the EYLF. Explore these interest topics that directly relate to EYLF 1.3.
Storytelling is a magical way for children to share information about their lives, and learn about the lives of other people. Children can tell stories about their:
Art is an established method of expressing ideas relating to identity. Children can:
Display these artworks on the walls so children can feel a sense of pride. Or put on a performance for families to tell stories through drama and role play.
Children can also learn more about the broader place they belong to, which could be a:
Explore the EYLF
Explore other areas of Learning Outcome 1, Children have a strong sense of identity.
Explore all the EYLF Learning Outcomes, with links to children's interest topics, on The Interest Forest.