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body blocks
by embrace kids

welcome early childhood educators!

Body Blocks by Embrace Kids is a groundbreaking new program for early childhood educators that aims to prevent body image issues in young people by getting in early with messages of body appreciation.

It’s the world’s first publicly available, broadly disseminated body image program for early childhood educators, and empowers young children to develop positive relationships with food, movement and their bodies from the very beginning of their lives.

As an early childhood educator, you’re in the perfect position to help build the foundations of this relationship and set your kids up for life. So let’s get started!

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why body blocks?

helping early learners build a positive relationship with...

Food is fabulous! Talking about food in a positive, non-judgemental way - not only to kids, but also to the adults around them - makes a big difference.

food

movement

Running, jumping, skipping... it feels good to move our bodies! We should move our bodies for fun, not for punishment or to 'burn off' food.
By focusing on what our bodies can do, rather than what they look like, we can build body appreciation and protect against appearance pressures.

their body

get the free body blocks program

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ENGAGING, EVIDENCE-BASED RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

Body Blocks by Embrace Kids draws on evidence-based practices and expert input to address the unique needs of children aged 0 to 8. Research shows that children aged 3-5 have already internalised ideas about bodies and appearance (Spiel, Paxton, Yager, 2013). It’s a concerning thought given that children who are worried about their bodies at this early age are more likely to engage in disordered eating or have mental health issues later in life.

The program was developed by paediatric dietitian Dr Lyza Norton and a team of body image experts based on the latest research, including the research that informed the Confident Body, Confident Child program led by Dr Laura Hart from The University of Melbourne.

Register now to get access to this FREE program, including:

  • 7 short self-paced online professional learning video modules
  • A video of 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt reading her children’s book, Embrace Your Body
  • A digital version of the “Embrace” song by Pevan & Sarah feat. Taryn Brumfitt
  • Body Blocks resource pack

Bringing body blocks into your early learning centre

Download the Body Blocks program and start introducing the ideas and activities in your classroom today!

early
childhood
educators

Share the Body Blocks message with your community on Storypark or your centre newsletter.

centre
leadership

Email your child's centre to tell them why Body Blocks is so important and how they can register.

parents

body blocks by embrace kids is here

Register now to get access to this FREE program:

7 short self-paced online professional learning video modules

A video of 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt reading her children’s book, Embrace Your Body

A digital version of the “Embrace” song by Pevan & Sarah feat. Taryn Brumfitt

Body Blocks resource pack

Interactive Downloads

download these free resources to help your players embrace their bodies!

All Bodies Are Amazing Printable Art

School Sporting Environment Printable

Embrace Key Messages To Remember Printable

Other resources for schools

Be the first to know when the Embrace Kids Classroom Resources are released

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