15/07/2026
Our Seedlings children have been exploring the colours of the rainbow by learning the Auslan signs for each colour through a hands-on rainbow pasta sensory experience.
As the children engaged with the colourful pasta, they practised matching colours with their Auslan signs, strengthening their understanding through repetition, play, and meaningful interactions.
Learning Auslan introduces children to another way of communicating and helps build an early appreciation for diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
By incorporating Auslan into our everyday learning experiences, we are encouraging children to recognise that communication comes in many forms. Developing this awareness from a young age nurtures empathy, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone in our community.
This engaging experience also supported children's language development, fine motor skills, colour recognition, and confidence as they communicated using their hands in a fun and meaningful way.
EYLF Learning Outcomes:
• Outcome 1: Children develop a strong sense of identity as they build confidence communicating in different ways and develop respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Outcome 2: Children become connected with and contribute to their world by developing an understanding and appreciation of different languages, cultures, and ways of communicating.
• Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners as they explore, investigate, and make connections through sensory, hands-on experiences.
• Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators as they engage with verbal and non-verbal forms of communication, expanding their language and expressive skills through Auslan.
