How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wonder Play Waterfun Aquatic Set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, fostering inquiry as they explore the properties of water and the behaviour of aquatic creatures. Through hands-on interaction, children can experiment with floating, sinking, and stacking, promoting their curiosity and understanding of basic scientific concepts.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This vibrant set of aquatic creatures serves as a catalyst for storytelling and collaborative play, allowing children to develop their language skills as they describe their imaginative scenarios. As they interact with peers during water play, children enhance their social skills, learning to communicate, negotiate roles, and share ideas in a dynamic environment.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
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 a water play station where children can explore the aquatic creatures, encouraging them to observe and discuss their movements and interactions.
Incorporate the aquatic set into a themed learning area focused on marine life, providing books and resources to enhance children’s understanding of ocean ecosystems.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create stories using the aquatic creatures, prompting them to act out scenarios that involve teamwork and problem-solving.
Facilitate a stacking challenge where children build floating rafts or towers, promoting fine motor skills and spatial awareness through play.
Organise group activities where children work together to create a water-themed mural, using the creatures as inspiration for their artwork.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a science inquiry by asking children to predict which creatures will float or sink, encouraging them to test their hypotheses during water play.
Provide a variety of containers and materials for children to experiment with different water play setups, fostering creativity and exploration in their learning environment.
