How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wonder Play Balance Starfish encourages children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore balance and movement in a safe and enjoyable manner. Through this exploration, children can inquire about their physical capabilities and develop their motor skills while interacting with their peers.

Supporting creativity and self-expression
This resource provides a platform for children to express their creativity as they invent various ways to use the balance starfish in their play. Whether they are creating obstacle courses or imaginative scenarios, children can manipulate the starfish to reflect their ideas and stories, fostering their individual expression.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a designated movement area where children can use the Wonder Play Balance Starfish to practice balancing skills and coordination, integrating it into physical education activities.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a balance course using the starfish and other Wonder Play resources, promoting teamwork and problem-solving as they navigate their course.
Facilitate a group activity where children take turns balancing on the starfish while sharing stories or counting, enhancing their language skills and social interaction.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the balance starfish during a sea-themed play session, inviting children to imagine they are sea creatures navigating through the ocean, which can spark imaginative play and storytelling.
Use the starfish as a starting point for discussions about balance in nature, encouraging children to think about how animals move and interact with their environments.