How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natureplay Outdoor Wall Handwriting Set encourages children to engage in tactile sensory experiences while exploring pre-writing skills. By incorporating loose parts and natural materials, children can investigate the properties of different objects, enhancing their understanding of the world around them through hands-on play.

Promoting connection with the natural world
This product invites children to interact with their environment by using natural elements such as sand and small objects. As they manipulate these materials, children develop a deeper appreciation for nature and its resources, fostering a sense of connection to the natural world.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.
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 the Natureplay Wall Handwriting Set in an outdoor learning area to encourage children to practice their writing skills while exploring different textures and materials. Incorporate natural items such as leaves or twigs for children to use as writing tools, enhancing their sensory experience.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to fill the grooves with sand and explore patterns by moving the sand from one end to another, promoting fine motor skills and early writing concepts. Invite children to use small objects to create letters or shapes in the grooves, fostering creativity and literacy development.

Provocation Ideas
Provide a variety of natural materials alongside the handwriting set and ask children to create a story using the textures and shapes they discover. Organise a scavenger hunt for children to find items that fit into the grooves, encouraging exploration and inquiry in their outdoor environment.