How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Sensory Play Stones – Fruits encourage children to engage in imaginative role play, allowing them to explore concepts of food preparation and sharing within a safe and tactile environment. Through this play, children can investigate the properties of different fruits, fostering inquiry and curiosity as they create narratives around their experiences.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children interact with the fruit stones, they are prompted to use language to describe their actions, negotiate roles, and share ideas with peers. This collaborative play enhances their vocabulary and communication skills, while also supporting the development of social skills as they engage in cooperative play scenarios.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a role-play food market where children can use the fruit stones to ‘sell’ and ‘buy’ items, promoting social interaction and language use.
Incorporate the fruit stones into a sensory bin with natural materials, allowing children to explore textures and engage in imaginative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a fruit salad using the stones, discussing the colours and shapes of each fruit to enhance their descriptive language skills.
Facilitate a cooking show scenario where children can present their ‘recipes’ using the fruit stones, promoting creativity and storytelling.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a themed storytime session featuring books about fruits, followed by a hands-on activity where children can use the fruit stones to act out the story.
Set up a ‘fruit tasting’ experience where children can compare the play stones to real fruits, discussing similarities and differences to deepen their understanding of the natural world.
