How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natureplay Ice Scene Set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, allowing them to create diverse environments such as winter landscapes or beach scenes. This open-ended resource fosters inquiry as children explore different narratives and scenarios, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills through their interactions with the materials.

Promoting connection with the natural world
This product provides an opportunity for children to connect with natural elements, such as ice and water, through their play. By incorporating the Ice Scene Set into their small world play, children can explore concepts related to seasons, habitats, and the characteristics of different environments, enhancing their understanding of the natural world.

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 small world play area featuring the Ice Scene Set alongside books about winter and marine life to encourage storytelling and discussion.
Incorporate the Ice Scene Set into a sensory play station with materials like cotton wool or blue fabric to represent snow and water, inviting children to explore textures.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a narrative using the Ice Scene Set, prompting them to describe their characters and settings, which supports language development.
Invite children to experiment with different arrangements of the Ice Scene Set, discussing the impact of their choices on the story they create, fostering collaboration and communication.
Use the Ice Scene Set to introduce concepts of balance and stability as children build structures like icebergs or caves, integrating early STEM learning.

Provocation Ideas
Present the Ice Scene Set alongside images of real-life icy environments or marine habitats to spark curiosity and discussion about different ecosystems.
Challenge children to incorporate natural materials, such as leaves or stones, into their Ice Scene Set play, encouraging exploration of the connections between different elements of nature.