Develop an awareness that different people have different preferences

Section: Early Years (0-5yrs) info; Primary (5-11yrs) info

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Context:	School; Break time; Physical Education
Blank's Level of Discourse:	Level 2; Level 3
Includes:	Activities
Suitable for:	Small group
Contributors:	anonymous contributors
Date last changed:	December 6, 2024

Activity/strategy name and materials required	How to do the activity	Key principles for doing the activity and comments
I like/ I don’t like Laminated A3 sheet divided in half with a line, with an "I like" symbol on one side and an "I don’t like" symbol on the other side (symbols could be a smiley face and a sad face); Assortment of pictures of food, animals, cartoon characters, games etc.; Use Velcro or blue-tak to attach pictures to board. You can also get picture symbols from the Commtap Symboliser.	Talk through the "I like/ I don’t like" board with the child. Start with a picture of food – as most children have clear ideas about what foods they like and dislike! Choose a food picture and show the child, asking "X, do you like broccoli?" Attach the picture to the correct side of the board, depending on the child’s response. Once the child has responded for 6-8 pictures, review the board. E.g “You like apples, chocolate and pasta, but you don’t like broccoli, oranges or ice-cream." Take the pictures off the board and support the child to ask another adult/ peer "Do you like..." questions.
Jump in the hoop Large plastic hoop. Assortment of pictures of food, animals, cartoon characters, games etc. (if needed).	Login or register to see the instructions for this activity.

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