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Teaching Emotions in Foundation Class with Engaging Books & Activities

Help foundation class teachers teach emotions effectively with three engaging books and activities. Perfect for Health & PE lessons!

AC9HPFP03 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS005 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation)
✎ health

What Makes You Feel Happy?

• Students are learning about different feelings and what makes them feel that way.

AC9HPFP03 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS005 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation)
✎ health

What Am I Feeling?

• Students will understand how emotions are expressed through facial expressions and body language and recognise how feelings affect their bodies.

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AC9HPFP03 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS005 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation)
✎ health

The Colour Monster: Colour Me In!

• Students are learning to develop their ability to identify the colour zone of feelings.

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AC9HPFP03 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS005 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation)
✎ health

My Monster’s Colour Zone

• Students are learning to develop their ability to identify the colour zone of feelings.

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AC9HPFP03 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS005 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation)
📔 english and health

The Gruffalo

Written & illustrated by Julia Donaldson
Theme/topic: Courage, Resilience,
Suggested learning area: ACELA1439 (English – Foundation) ACELT1579 (English – Foundation) ACELT1585 (English – Year 1) ACPPS005 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS020 (Health and Physical Education – Year 1,Year 2)

This is a captivating tale of wit and courage, where a clever mouse outsmarts predators by inventing a terrifying creature—the Gruffalo. Through its rhythmic and repetitive text, the story introduces young readers to rhyming words (ACELA1439 – Foundation Year, English) and encourages them to replicate rhythms, sounds, and sentence patterns (ACELT1579, ACELT1585 – Foundation and Year 1, English). The memorable characters nurture creativity and oral language skills, providing a solid foundation for literacy development. The story also offers opportunities to explore self-confidence and courage, helping children build emotional resilience and practise positive strategies when faced with challenging situations (ACPPS005, ACPPS020 – Foundation to Year 2, Health and Physical Education). The Gruffalo blends entertainment with valuable lessons in emotional and social development, making it a timeless resource for young learners.

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📔 health

In My Heart: A Book of Feelings

Written by Jo Witek
Illustrated by Christine Roussey
Theme/topic: Emotional literacy,
Suggested learning area: AC9HPFP03 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS005 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation)

In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek is a beautifully illustrated story that explores a wide range of emotions in a way that is accessible to young children. The book follows a young girl as she describes how different feelings manifest in her heart—whether it flutters with happiness, feels heavy with sadness, or pounds with excitement.

Through expressive language and vivid imagery, the book helps children recognise, name, and understand their emotions, supporting their ability to describe how their body reacts to different feelings and situations (AC9HPFP03, ACPPS005 – Foundation Year, Health and Physical Education). The engaging die-cut heart illustrations add a tactile element, reinforcing the idea that emotions come in many forms and are a natural part of life. In My Heart is a valuable resource for fostering emotional literacy, encouraging self-awareness, and promoting discussions about feelings in a comforting and relatable way.

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📔 health

What To Say When You Don’t Know What To Say

Written by Davina Bell
Illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper
Theme/topic: Empathy, Inclusion,
Suggested learning area: ACPPS004 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS005 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS019 (Health and Physical Education – Year 1,Year 2) ACPPS024 (Health and Physical Education – Year 1,Year 2)

The story offers gentle guidance that fosters empathy, inclusion, and self-acceptance, making it an invaluable resource for social-emotional learning. Through its thoughtful narrative, children learn to understand people’s feelings (ACPPS005 – Foundation Year, Health and Physical Education) and develop essential social skills, such as empathy, inclusivity and encouraging others (ACPPS004, ACPPS019 – Foundation Year to Year 2, Health and Physical Education). By addressing the importance of self-acceptance (ACPPS024 – Years 1 and 2, Health and Physical Education), this book empowers children to embrace their uniqueness and support their peers, creating a more inclusive and compassionate environment.

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📔 health

My Shadow is Purple

Written & illustrated by Scott Stuart
Theme/topic: Diversity, Gender,
Suggested learning area: ACPPS004 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS005 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation) ACPPS019 (Health and Physical Education – Year 1,Year 2) ACPPS024 (Health and Physical Education – Year 1,Year 2)

The story follows a young child who discovers that their shadow is a vibrant purple, symbolising a beautiful blend of diverse traits and emotions. Through this enchanting narrative, children learn about inclusion (ACPPS004, ACPPS019 – Foundation to Year 2, Health and Physical Education), experience the character’s various emotional responses in different contexts—from home to school (ACPPS005 – Foundation Year, Health and Physical Education), and understand the importance of gender diversity and self-acceptance (ACPPS024 – Years 1 and 2, Health and Physical Education). With its engaging rhymes and uplifting message, My Shadow is Purple encourages children to embrace self-expression and celebrate the differences in themselves and others, fostering a more inclusive and accepting world.

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