How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Sensory Mood Discovery Table and Jurassic Set provides a versatile platform for children to engage in open-ended play. By facilitating sensory exploration and imaginative scenarios, it encourages children to inquire about their surroundings, experiment with different materials, and develop their understanding of the world through play.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This product fosters collaborative play, allowing children to create narratives and share ideas as they engage with the Jurassic theme and sensory elements. As they interact with peers, they enhance their language skills and social interactions, negotiating roles and developing communication skills in a playful context.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Sensory Mood Discovery Table as a dedicated sensory exploration area where children can freely engage with various materials, enhancing their sensory experiences.
Incorporate the Jurassic Discovery Dividers to create themed learning corners that encourage imaginative play and exploration of the natural world.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own dinosaur habitats using the Wooden Dinosaur Block Set and Seasonal Woodland Tree Set, promoting imaginative storytelling and role-play.
Utilise the light features of the Sensory Mood Discovery Table to explore colour mixing and shadow play, integrating basic science concepts into play.
Organise a collaborative small world play session where children can build and narrate stories based on the Jurassic theme, enhancing their language and social skills.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a variety of natural materials alongside the Sensory Mood Discovery Table to provoke curiosity and exploration of textures and sensory experiences.
Create a ‘Dinosaur Discovery Day’ where children can bring in their own dinosaur toys to integrate with the set, fostering connections between home and learning environments.
