How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Heart Anatomy Model encourages children to engage in hands-on exploration and inquiry about the human body. By manipulating the 3-D model, children can investigate the structure and function of the heart, fostering curiosity and a deeper understanding of biological concepts through play.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product provides opportunities for children to develop their STEM skills as they observe and discuss the different parts of the heart and their roles in the circulatory system. Engaging with the model allows children to ask questions, hypothesise, and draw conclusions, which are essential components of scientific inquiry.

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 a science corner where the Heart Anatomy Model is displayed alongside books and resources about the human body to encourage independent exploration and learning.
Integrate the model into a health and wellbeing unit, allowing children to learn about the heart’s role in keeping our bodies healthy.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in pairs or small groups to assemble the heart model, promoting teamwork and communication skills while learning about anatomy.
Create a storytelling session where children can use the model to illustrate a narrative about how blood circulates through the heart, enhancing their language skills and imagination.
Organise a role-play activity where children can act out the journey of blood through the heart, fostering understanding of the circulatory system in a playful context.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce questions such as “What happens to our heart when we exercise?” to stimulate discussion and inquiry related to the model.
Provide art materials for children to create their own representations of the heart, encouraging creativity while reinforcing their understanding of its structure and function.