How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting creativity and self-expression
The Nesting Wooden Affirmation Rainbow encourages children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore their creativity and express themselves through various building and stacking activities. As children manipulate the arches, they can create unique structures, fostering a sense of ownership over their imaginative processes.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
This product provides opportunities for children to engage in collaborative play, where they can share ideas and negotiate roles while building together. The inclusion of chakra affirmations can also serve as a springboard for discussions about feelings and self-expression, enhancing their language development and social interactions.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated creative corner where children can access the Nesting Wooden Affirmation Rainbow alongside other open-ended materials to inspire imaginative play. Incorporate the rainbow into a storytelling area, using it as a prop to enhance narrative experiences.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a collaborative structure using the rainbow pieces, promoting teamwork and communication skills. Organise a stacking challenge where children can experiment with balance and stability, fostering early problem-solving skills.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the rainbow during a mindfulness session, inviting children to reflect on the chakra affirmations and discuss their meanings. Use the rainbow as a visual aid in a colour recognition activity, prompting children to identify and sort the pieces by colour while discussing their preferences.