How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Hand Tools set encourages children to engage in active, hands-on play that promotes exploration and inquiry. As children use the hand fork, trowel, and hand rake in gardening activities, they can investigate the properties of soil, plants, and the environment, fostering a sense of curiosity and discovery.
Promoting connection with the natural world
These tools facilitate meaningful interactions with the natural environment, allowing children to participate in gardening activities. By engaging with plants and soil, children develop an appreciation for nature and learn about the life cycles of plants, enhancing their connection to the world around them.
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 gardening corner where children can use the hand tools to plant seeds and care for plants, integrating science and nature into daily routines.
Create a sensory garden area where children can explore different textures and smells while using the tools to dig and plant.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a gardening project where children work collaboratively to design and maintain a small garden, using the tools to dig, plant, and care for their plants.
Encourage children to role-play as gardeners, using the tools to create stories about their gardening adventures, fostering language development and imagination.
Host a nature scavenger hunt where children use the hand tools to uncover hidden treasures in the soil, promoting inquiry and exploration.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a variety of seeds and plants, inviting children to use the hand tools to explore how they grow and what they need to thrive, stimulating discussions about nature.
Provide books about gardening and plants, encouraging children to use the tools to act out the stories and concepts they discover, enhancing their storytelling skills.
