# EYLF Outcome 3: Children Have a Strong Sense of Wellbeing > EYLF V2.0 Outcome 3 in plain words: social, emotional and physical wellbeing, health and safety, with examples by age and early childhood resources. ## EYLF Outcome 3: A Strong Sense of Wellbeing Outcome 3 of the [Early Years Learning Framework V2.0](https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf) covers the whole child: feelings, friendships, mental health, movement, food, rest and safety. The framework describes wellbeing as including physical health, activity, nutrition, sleep and rest, happiness and getting along with others, and it links wellbeing to resilience. In V2.0 this outcome has three sub-outcomes, up from two. The new third one is about children learning strategies to look after their own mental and physical health and their personal safety. Below are wellbeing, movement and feelings resources from Australian educators, then the sub-outcomes in plain words, what they look like at each age, and observation examples. For the full framework, see my [EYLF learning outcomes guide](/teacher-guides/eylf-learning-outcomes). ## Wellbeing and Calm Corner Resources _(Dynamic listing feed — browse at the page URL for live results.)_ ## The Three Sub-Outcomes of Outcome 3 ### 3.1 Children become strong in their social, emotional and mental wellbeing Children trust the people around them, share their feelings, and are learning to name and manage big emotions. They enjoy humour, friendship and quiet time alone, and they take on new challenges with confidence. ### 3.2 Children become strong in their physical learning and wellbeing Children move with growing skill and control: crawling, climbing, running, balancing, throwing and catching. They use their hands for fine motor tasks, respond to music with movement, and learn to move safely around others. ### 3.3 Children are aware of and develop strategies to support their own mental and physical health and personal safety Children start to recognise when they are tired, hungry or upset, and what helps. They learn about healthy food, rest, hand washing and sun safety, and they practise asking a trusted adult for help when something feels wrong. > **Note:** The numbers 3.1 to 3.3 are a common shorthand in services. The EYLF lists the sub-outcomes without numbers. In the detailed pages of the framework, the second sub-outcome is also worded as physical learning and mental wellbeing. ACECQA also publishes an [EYLF V2.0 learning outcomes information sheet](https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-07/InformationSheet_EYLF-Outcomes%20Information%20Sheets.pdf) with reflective questions and practice examples. ## Movement and Gross Motor _(Dynamic listing feed — browse at the page URL for live results.)_ ## What Outcome 3 Looks Like at Different Ages ### Babies - Being comforted by a familiar educator and settling to sleep - Rolling, sitting, crawling and pulling up to stand - Reaching, grasping and passing toys from hand to hand - Showing hunger, tiredness and discomfort, and having those cues answered ### Toddlers - Feeding themselves and trying new foods - Climbing, jumping and running on uneven ground - Naming a feeling with help ("sad", "cross") and accepting a cuddle - Washing hands before meals with a reminder ### Preschoolers - Using a calm-down space or a strategy like deep breaths when upset - Talking about healthy food and why we rest - Hopping, skipping, catching a ball and using scissors - Putting on a hat and sunscreen before going outside - Telling an educator when someone or something makes them feel unsafe ### Experiences that support Outcome 3 - Obstacle courses, dance, yoga and ball games - Emotion cards, feelings books and a calm corner - Cooking and tasting experiences, and a vegetable garden - [Fine motor activities](/teacher-guides/fine-motor-activities) like playdough, threading and tongs - Body safety and protective behaviours conversations, at the level of the children in your room - Self-regulation routines (see [self-regulation strategies](/teacher-guides/self-regulation-strategies-primary) for ideas that carry into school) ## Feelings and Emotions Resources for Early Childhood _(Dynamic listing feed — browse at the page URL for live results.)_ ## Observation Examples for Outcome 3 These are made-up examples to show the shape: what the child did, what it shows, which sub-outcome, and what comes next. **Baby (10 months):** *Ivy pulled herself up on the low shelf for the first time and stood for a few seconds before sitting down with a smile. Ivy is building leg strength and balance (Outcome 3, physical learning and wellbeing). Next: add a push cart and keep the shelf area clear for practice.* **Toddler (2):** *When his tower fell, Leo cried, then pointed to the feelings poster and said "sad". He let Priya hug him and went back to building. Leo is beginning to name his feelings and accept comfort (Outcome 3, social, emotional and mental wellbeing). Next: read a feelings book with Leo's small group this week.* **Preschooler (5):** *Before going outside, Ruby reminded her friend to put a hat on "so the sun doesn't burn you". Ruby understands a simple way to keep herself and others safe and healthy (Outcome 3, strategies for health and personal safety). Next: ask Ruby to help make a sun safety poster for the door.* For a longer narrative format, see my [learning story examples and templates](/teacher-guides/learning-story-examples-and-templates). ### The other EYLF outcomes - [Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity](/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-1-identity) - [Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world](/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-2-connected-world) - [Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners](/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-4-confident-learners) - [Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators](/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-5-communicators) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is EYLF Outcome 3? Outcome 3 of the [EYLF V2.0](https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf) is Children have a strong sense of wellbeing. It covers social, emotional and mental wellbeing, physical skills and wellbeing, and children learning to look after their own health and safety. ### What are the sub-outcomes of EYLF Outcome 3? There are three: children become strong in their social, emotional and mental wellbeing; children become strong in their physical learning and wellbeing; and children are aware of and develop strategies to support their own mental and physical health and personal safety. ### What changed in Outcome 3 in EYLF V2.0? The first version had two sub-outcomes, one for social and emotional wellbeing and one for taking increasing responsibility for health and physical wellbeing. V2.0 adds mental wellbeing to the first, splits the old health and physical wellbeing sub-outcome into physical learning and wellbeing, and adds a new one about strategies for mental and physical health and personal safety. ### What activities support wellbeing in early childhood? Obstacle courses, dance and ball games, emotion cards and feelings books, a calm corner, cooking and gardening, sun safety and hand washing routines, and simple body safety conversations. [Browse wellbeing resources here](/s?keywords=wellbeing&pub_yearLevels=has_any%3AearlyChildhood). ### How do I document wellbeing for the EYLF? Note what the child did, said or showed, name the skill, and link it to the sub-outcome that fits. Wellbeing often shows up in small moments: settling after drop-off, naming a feeling, or trying the climbing frame for the first time. Those are worth a short observation. ### Can I find free wellbeing resources on TeachBuySell? Yes. [Browse free feelings and emotions resources here](/s?keywords=emotions&price=0%2C0), or use the price filter on any search. --- Source: https://teachbuysell.com.au/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-3-wellbeing Marketplace: https://teachbuysell.com.au