How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting creativity and self-expression
The Redwood Outdoor Double-sided Easel provides children with a dedicated space to explore their creativity through painting and drawing. This outdoor easel encourages collaborative art experiences, allowing multiple children to express themselves simultaneously, fostering a sense of community and shared creativity.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children engage in creative play at the easel, they naturally communicate their ideas and collaborate with peers. This interaction supports the development of language skills and imaginative thinking, as children describe their artwork and negotiate roles in group activities, enhancing their social skills.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the easel in an outdoor learning area to create a dedicated space for art, encouraging children to explore various mediums like paint, chalk, or natural materials.
Incorporate the easel into a nature-themed area, allowing children to paint or draw inspiration from their surroundings, fostering a connection with the natural world.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a collaborative mural project where children work together on one side of the easel, discussing their ideas and contributing to a shared artwork.
Introduce storytelling sessions where children illustrate scenes from their favourite stories on the easel, promoting language development and imaginative play.
Encourage children to experiment with colours and shapes, discussing their choices and the effects they create, integrating early STEM concepts through observation and exploration.
Provocation Ideas
Provide a variety of natural materials, such as leaves and flowers, for children to use alongside paint, prompting them to create mixed media artworks that reflect their environment.
Invite children to create seasonal artworks on the easel, discussing the changes in nature and encouraging them to express their observations creatively.
