How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Bamboo Emotion Expression Learning Kit encourages children to engage in play-based learning by exploring various emotions through hands-on activities. As children manipulate the bamboo dominoes and emotion cards, they can inquire about different feelings, fostering discussions and reflections that enhance their emotional literacy.

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This kit supports children’s wellbeing by providing a safe space for them to express and understand their emotions. By recognising and articulating their feelings, children develop a sense of comfort and independence in managing their emotional responses, which is essential for their overall social-emotional development.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated emotion corner with the Bamboo Emotion Expression Learning Kit, allowing children to explore and discuss their feelings in a safe environment. Integrate the emotion cards into storytelling sessions, prompting children to identify and express emotions of characters.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own stories using the dominoes to depict different emotional scenarios, promoting language development and narrative skills. Organise a matching game where children pair emotion cards with corresponding dominoes, enhancing their understanding of facial expressions and feelings.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a ‘feelings wall’ where children can display their favourite dominoes and share stories about times they felt those emotions, fostering peer discussions. Use the kit during group activities to facilitate role-playing scenarios that allow children to practice empathy and emotional recognition in social interactions.