How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Soft Touch Basketball encourages active play, allowing children to explore their physical capabilities while developing coordination and motor skills. Through engaging in ball games, children can experiment with throwing, catching, and teamwork, fostering a sense of inquiry as they learn about movement and spatial awareness.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This basketball’s soft, grippable surface and appropriate size for little hands promote confidence in physical activity, contributing to children’s overall wellbeing. As children engage in active play, they develop a sense of independence and self-efficacy, which are essential for their physical and emotional development.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
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 outdoor play area where children can freely explore throwing and catching the basketball, promoting physical activity and social interaction.
Incorporate the basketball into a movement corner, allowing children to engage in various physical activities that enhance gross motor skills.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a simple game of catch to encourage turn-taking and cooperative play, helping children develop social skills and communication.
Create obstacle courses that incorporate the basketball, allowing children to navigate challenges while enhancing their coordination and balance.
Use the basketball for a creative movement session, where children can express themselves through dance and movement, integrating physical activity with imaginative play.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a storytelling session where children can act out a story involving a basketball, encouraging language development and imaginative play.
Set up a challenge where children can experiment with different ways to throw the basketball into a target, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
