How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Redwood Sensory Play Station provides children with opportunities for hands-on exploration and discovery through sensory play. By engaging with materials such as sand, water, and mud, children can investigate textures, experiment with cause and effect, and develop their curiosity about the world around them.

Promoting connection with the natural world
Crafted from Scandinavian Redwood, this sensory play station encourages children to interact with natural materials in an outdoor setting. This connection fosters an appreciation for nature, allowing children to explore environmental concepts while engaging in imaginative play and sensory experiences.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
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 Redwood Sensory Play Station in an outdoor learning area to create a dedicated space for sensory exploration, encouraging children to engage in cooperative play.
Incorporate natural elements such as leaves and stones alongside the sensory materials to enhance children’s understanding of their environment.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own sensory experiences by mixing different materials in the tubs, promoting experimentation and problem-solving skills.
Facilitate group play where children can work together to build structures using wet sand, fostering teamwork and communication.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce themed sensory play based on seasons or weather, such as creating a ‘rainy day’ experience with water and mud, to stimulate discussion and imaginative play.
Provide tools like scoops and containers to encourage children to explore measurement and volume while playing with sand and water in the sensory station.