How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Large Family Dolls House serves as a versatile tool for play-based learning, allowing children to engage in imaginative role play. Its open design encourages exploration and interaction from multiple perspectives, fostering inquiry as children create narratives and scenarios that reflect their understanding of the world around them.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
This doll house promotes language development and social interaction as children engage in cooperative play, negotiating roles and sharing ideas. Through storytelling and dialogue within their play, children enhance their vocabulary and communication skills, while also exercising their imagination in constructing various scenarios.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated role play corner with the dolls house, encouraging children to use it as a focal point for storytelling and imaginative play. Incorporate diverse family figures and accessories to reflect various cultures and family structures, promoting inclusivity.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own stories using the dolls house, prompting them to act out different scenarios that reflect their experiences. Facilitate group play sessions where children can collaborate to build narratives, enhancing their social skills and teamwork.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a theme of ‘home’ by providing materials such as fabric scraps and small household items for children to create furniture or decorations for the dolls house. Challenge children to think about the roles of different family members and how they interact within the home setting, fostering deeper understanding and empathy.