Children can learn about emotion expression through art, their own preferences about shape, colors and textures, what they have observed and their understanding of objects. Encouraging them to make multiple selections and attempts in play.

During this play, let children express or describe an object, or they feelings about the object will help children to remerber more clearly.

Self-emotion expression：

when children are makeing an emotion sculpture, encourage children to express what she or he is feeling today, and record these emotions through the sculpture.

 Happy               Sadness                 Angry                 Confuse                    Scare                   Curious               Relaxed                  Joyful                Proud    Grateful             Nervous                 Upset              Disappointed                Sad                      Excited               Engaged                Calm                Worried   Lonely

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Exploring Textures:

While collecting, sorting and picking the materials, it is a good opportunity to encourage children to explore the natural materials feel like,  and whether they like this tactile feeling.

Soft                   Hard                     Fluffy                    Rough                   Fuzzy                 Scratchy                  Smooth                     Sticky                   Wet    Dry                   Prickly                  Slippery                 Leafy                   Uneven                Crunchy                     Silky                          Flat               Twisted  Woody             Bumpy     

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Indigenous stories and cultures

animals and plants

languages and tradition

Country and families

Tradition and identities

dreaming time stories

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