How this product aligns with the EYLF

Building language, imagination, and social skills
The “Dear Zoo Board Book” serves as an engaging resource for young children to explore language and storytelling. As they interact with the book, children can enhance their vocabulary by naming the animals and describing their characteristics, fostering both language development and imaginative play.

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This board book encourages children to engage in play-based learning by prompting them to think critically about what makes the perfect pet. Through discussions and role-play scenarios inspired by the story, children can explore their ideas and preferences, supporting their inquiry skills and creativity.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a dedicated reading corner with the “Dear Zoo Board Book” to encourage independent exploration and shared reading experiences among children.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Set up a role-play area where children can pretend to be zookeepers, using the animals from the book to create their own zoo scenarios.
Encourage children to draw their favourite animal from the book and share their drawings with peers, promoting language and social interaction.

Provocation Ideas
Invite children to discuss what animal they would like to have as a pet and why, using the book as a reference for their choices.
Provide animal figurines alongside the book to inspire storytelling and imaginative play, allowing children to recreate scenes from the story.