Free Diversity And Inclusion Word Mat | Foundation | HASS / Personal Development | BookFlik
Celebrate the wonderful differences that make our world special with this vibrant resource. Our HASS / Personal Development diversity and inclusion word mat eyfs core is designed to help children in Reception explore themes of kindness, friendship, and belonging. By using this colourful tool, children will learn new vocabulary to describe their unique identities and understand that everyone has a valuable place in our community.
This resource features our friend Leo the lion, who leads the way in teaching children how to be brave, gentle, and inclusive friends. The mat is perfectly aligned with the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) for Personal, Social, and Emotional Development. It encourages children to talk about their families, their favourite things, and the importance of treating others with empathy and respect.
Teachers can use this HASS / Personal Development diversity and inclusion word mat eyfs core during carpet time discussions, small group activities, or as a handy reference guide in the writing area. It is an excellent way to prompt meaningful conversations about how our similarities and differences make our classroom a stronger, happier team. Because this is a HASS / Personal Development diversity and inclusion word mat eyfs core, it is pitched at the expected level for 3 to 5-year-olds, ensuring the language is accessible and the concepts are relatable.
To help you get the most out of this resource, we have included these five questions for your learners:
1. Can you point to a word on the mat that describes how you feel when you play with a friend?
2. What makes your family special?
3. How can we show kindness to someone who is new to our class?
4. Can you find a word for something we all share, like our love for stories?
5. Why is it important to listen when a friend tells us about their favourite things?
Download this free, engaging resource today to foster an inclusive environment where every child feels seen, heard, and celebrated.
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