Free Relationships Word Mat | Foundation | HASS / Personal Development | BookFlik
Help your pupils develop essential social skills with our free HASS / Personal Development relationships word mat eyfs core resource. Designed specifically for children aged 3 to 5, this colourful and engaging tool supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) area of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
Our HASS / Personal Development relationships word mat eyfs core focuses on building a vocabulary of kindness, cooperation, and emotional awareness. Inside, children will find clear illustrations paired with key words such as share, kind, friend, listen, help, and feelings. By using this resource, children learn to identify their own emotions and understand how to interact positively with their peers, which is a fundamental requirement of the Australian Curriculum (ACARA).
Teachers can use this HASS / Personal Development relationships word mat eyfs core during carpet time to facilitate discussions about friendship, or place it in a quiet reading corner to encourage children to use descriptive language when talking about their day. It is a fantastic way to prompt conversations about how we can support one another in the classroom.
This resource is differentiated for learners at the expected standard. It bridges the gap between simple vocabulary and forming meaningful sentences about relationships. To check understanding, try these five questions with your class:
1. Can you point to the word that shows how we treat a friend?
2. What does it look like when we share a toy with someone?
3. How can we use our words if we are feeling sad?
4. Why is it important to listen when a friend is talking?
5. Can you find a word on the mat that describes a kind action?
With its focus on empathy and communication, this word mat is an essential addition to any Foundation setting. Download it today to foster a supportive, inclusive, and happy learning environment for your students.
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