How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Woodland Animal Treehouse serves as a dynamic resource for open-ended small world play, allowing children to explore their creativity and engage in imaginative scenarios. Through this play, children can inquire about the roles of different woodland animals, fostering curiosity and encouraging them to ask questions about their environment.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children interact with the treehouse and its animal figures, they are prompted to use descriptive language and engage in storytelling. This collaborative play encourages dialogue among peers, enhancing their communication skills and supporting the development of social interactions as they negotiate roles and scenarios.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a nature corner where the Woodland Animal Treehouse can be displayed alongside books about woodland animals and their habitats, encouraging exploration and discussion.
Set up a collaborative art station where children can create their own animal figures or foliage to enhance the treehouse environment, integrating art with imaginative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a small world play session where children can enact stories involving the animals, promoting language development and narrative skills.
Encourage children to build their own treehouse structures using the provided ladders and animal figures, fostering problem-solving and fine motor skills through construction play.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a nature-themed inquiry by asking children to share what they know about woodland animals and their habitats, using the treehouse as a focal point for discussion.
Provide various natural materials such as leaves and twigs for children to incorporate into their play, enhancing their connection with the natural world while using the treehouse.
