ELC
Transdisciplinary Theme
How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea
Expression Requires Consideration of Self and Others
Lines of inquiry
- Ways humans express feelings and ideas
- How expression of ideas affects well being
- Considerations made before expressing ourselves
Concepts
- Form
- Causation
- Responsibility
Learner Profile
- Reflection
- Thinkers
- Communicators
Learning Experiences
Identifying emotions in ourselves and others
Read “Colour Monster” and “The Monsters Inside”
Exploring how artists such as Picasso and Van Gough expressed themselves
Explored Aboriginal symbol used in artworks as a way to express story
Celebrated Reconciliation Week
Immersed ourselves in dance and song to explore musical expression
Adventuring outdoors to express ourselves physically – active play, organised games
Read “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” and experienced how we could fill one another’s buckets in the classroom.
















