EYLF Outcome 2 Activities for Two-Year-Olds
Children are connected with and contribute to their world. Here are 5 practical, educator-tested activities for two-year-olds (2-3 years).
Friendship Bracelets
Children make simple bracelets for friends using large beads and string, practising sharing and friendship.
Materials Needed:
- Large beads
- String
- Containers
Caring for Class Pet
Children take turns feeding and caring for a class pet, building responsibility and empathy.
Materials Needed:
- Class pet supplies
- Care chart
- Observation journal
Neighbourhood Walk
Walk around the neighbourhood, identifying community places (shop, park, library) and talking about what people do there.
Materials Needed:
- Walking rope
- Camera
- Map
Cooperative Block Building
Children work together to build a structure, practising negotiation, sharing, and teamwork.
Materials Needed:
- Large blocks
- Construction vehicles
- Hard hats
Worm Farm Investigation
Children observe and care for a worm farm, learning about composting and environmental cycles.
Materials Needed:
- Worm farm
- Food scraps
- Magnifying glasses
- Spray bottle
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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