Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Encourages curiosity about different cultures and promotes language diversity.
EYLF Link: Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Reflective Note: I can see these helping children feel included and excited about learning words from different languages. It will also help me as an educator to lead interactive music sessions that celebrate diversity and encourage participation from everyone.

Video Link: Hello Song – YouTube

Reference: Smith, J. (2017). Countries Hello Song [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAvc-NLVo7U

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Adaptable to all abilities; music from any culture can be used.

EYLF Link: Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.

Reflective Note: This activity is fun and helps children practice self-control and listening skills. For me as an educator, it’s a simple way to engage the whole group while observing how children respond to music and movement cues.

Reference: Sing Play Create. (n.d.). Pirate freeze dance and music activities for “Talk Like a Pirate”. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pirate-Freeze-Dance-Music-Activities-1234567

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Supports social inclusion and belonging among children from different backgrounds.

EYLF Link: Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.

Reflective Note: Singing this together can help children feel part of a group and strengthen friendships. It also helps me learn how to lead songs that encourage inclusion and celebrate relationships.

Reference: Sing Play Create. (n.d.). Pirate freeze dance and music activities for “Talk Like a Pirate”. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pirate-Freeze-Dance-Music-Activities-1234567

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Can be adapted for children of all abilities and supports understanding of diverse emotional expressions.

EYLF Link: Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.

Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.

Reflective Note: This activity helps children express and recognize feelings in a playful way. It also gives me confidence as an educator to guide discussions about emotions and help children understand themselves and others.

Reference: Kids Club Child Care. (n.d.). Emotion charades – Kids Club Child Care Centres. https://www.kidsclubchildcare.com.au/emotion-charades

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Encourages non-verbal communication and cultural gesture exploration.

EYLF Link: Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.

Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.

Reflective Note: This activity helps children notice and respond to others’ movements, enhancing empathy. As a teacher, it’s a gentle way to practice guiding drama and movement games while observing social learning.

Reference: Pinterest. (n.d.). Cooperation Skills Activity for Kids – The Mirror Mirror Game. Retrieved October 15, 2025, from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/cooperation-skills-activity-for-kids-the-mirror-mirror-game--156640893283206082/

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Works for all abilities and can include music from different cultures.

EYLF Link: Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.

Reflective Note: Scarves make movement fun and sensory-rich. It helps me as an educator to encourage children’s creativity and expression while supporting coordination.

Reference: N Family Club. (n.d.). Scarf dancing fun for all ages. https://nfamilyclub.com/try-this-at-home/scarf-dancing-fun-for-all-ages/

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Can include rhymes from multiple cultures, supporting language diversity.

EYLF Link: Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Reflective Note: Babies love music and movement, which helps build early language skills. Leading these sessions will help me connect with children and understand their responses to music at different developmental stages.

Reference: State Library Victoria. (2023, February 3). Baby Bounce. https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/stories/baby-bounce

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Can adapt storytelling for different languages and cultural contexts.

EYLF Link: Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Reflective Note: Acting out stories helps children connect with the text and build confidence. It also allows me to guide drama-based literacy learning, supporting both language and imaginative play.

Reference: Carle, E. (1969). The Very Hungry Caterpillar. World Publishing Company.

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Introduces Indigenous culture and fosters respect for cultural traditions.

EYLF Link: Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.

Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.

Reflective Note: This dance gives children a chance to experience culture through movement. Leading it will help me as a teacher to bring Indigenous stories into my classroom in an engaging and respectful way while encouraging children to enjoy group movement.

Reference: The Wiggles. (2018, September 2). Taba Naba Style! The Wiggles feat. Christine Anu [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Xn9bTIxGI YouTube

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus:

• children can use sign language or other communication methods to join in

• can include animal names in different languages

• adaptable for children with visual, hearing, or physical impairments

EYLF Link: Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Reflective Note:
This activity supports children’s literacy, creativity, and social skills. It also allows educators to guide discussions, model expressive reading, and encourage children to share ideas and make connections between the story and their own experiences.

Reference: Martin, B. Jr., & Carle, E. (1967). Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? Henry Holt and Company.

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Can be adapted with visual cues or tactile objects for children of different abilities.

EYLF Link: Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Reflective notes: Reading this story promotes literacy, listening skills, and a calming bedtime routine. Children connect with familiar objects and learn to sequence daily routines. It provides me the opportunity to support emotional regulation and foster a comforting, structured reading experience.

Reference: Brown, M. W. (1947). Goodnight moon. Harper & Brothers.

Inclusion & Multicultural Focus: Children can act out parts or use drawing to express ideas. Supports diverse learning styles.

EYLF Link: Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.

Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.

Reflective notes: This story encourages imagination, emotional expression, and social understanding. Children explore feelings, problem-solving, and consequences through the character’s journey. It helps me guide discussions about emotions, empathy, and creative expression in a safe and engaging way.

Reference: Sendak, M. (1963). Where the wild things are. Harper & Row.