EYLF Outcome 1 Activities for Two-Year-Olds
Children have a strong sense of identity. Here are 5 practical, educator-tested activities for two-year-olds (2-3 years).
Body Tracing Art
Children lie on large paper while an educator traces their outline. They decorate their shape with features and clothes.
Materials Needed:
- Butcher paper
- Markers
- Crayons
- Collage materials
Cultural Celebration Days
Explore different cultural celebrations through food, music, and crafts. Children share their own family traditions.
Materials Needed:
- Cultural music
- Art supplies
- Cultural items
Independence Station
Set up a self-serve snack station where children practise pouring, spreading, and choosing independently.
Materials Needed:
- Child-safe utensils
- Cups
- Plates
- Simple snacks
My Family Tree
Children create simple family trees with photos and drawings, exploring family connections and identity.
Materials Needed:
- Paper
- Family photos
- Glue
- Crayons
Feelings Journal
Children use stamps, stickers, and drawings to record how they feel each day in a personal journal.
Materials Needed:
- Small notebooks
- Emotion stamps
- Stickers
- Crayons
Tips for Implementing These Activities
- Adapt activities based on individual children's interests and abilities within the two-year-olds age range.
- Document children's responses and learning to inform future planning.
- Each activity can address multiple EYLF outcomes simultaneously.
- Allow children to lead and extend the activities in unexpected directions.
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