Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect
Early childhood professionals should think about what it means to be a friend and have friends. Children come together from diverse backgrounds, and educators can help them socialise and form long-lasting bonds.
Children may form easy friendships with other like-minded people, but they can also connect and learn from people who are different to them. Educators can help children consider other people's perspectives and experiences.
Children's interests linked to EYLF 1.4
The Interest Forest is an online collection of children's interest topics linked to the EYLF learning outcomes. Explore these interests to discover learning provisions for EYLF 1.4.
Children can:
- play games with rules that require groups of children to take turns and cooperate
- set up a pretend hospital or vet clinic for pets
- or invite diverse people to join them for morning tea, like elderly people or someone with a disability.
Educators can
- provide mediation throughout moments of interpersonal conflict
- and teach children problem solving skills so they can work towards a resolution.
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.