How this product aligns with the EYLF

Building language, imagination, and social skills
The Dinosaur Hand Puppets encourage children to engage in imaginative play, allowing them to create narratives and scenarios that enhance their language development. As children role-play with the puppets, they practice communication skills, express emotions, and collaborate with peers, fostering social interactions and relationships.

Supporting creativity and self-expression
These puppets provide a platform for children to explore their creativity through storytelling and role-play. By using the puppets to act out various scenarios, children can express their thoughts and feelings in a safe environment, which supports their emotional development and self-expression.

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
Set up a puppet theatre area where children can perform stories using the Dinosaur Hand Puppets, encouraging collaboration and creativity.
Incorporate the puppets into a sensory play area, allowing children to explore textures and engage in imaginative play.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own dinosaur stories, using the puppets to act out different characters and scenarios, enhancing their narrative skills.
Facilitate a group activity where children can work together to create a dinosaur habitat, using the puppets to discuss the characteristics and behaviours of each dinosaur.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a themed exploration of dinosaurs, prompting children to use the puppets to share what they know or imagine about these creatures.
Invite children to draw their favourite dinosaur scene, using the puppets as inspiration for their artwork and storytelling.