How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting creativity and self-expression
The glue sticks provide children with the means to explore their creativity through art and craft activities. By using these tools, children can experiment with different materials, express their ideas visually, and engage in the creative process, which is fundamental to their development.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The glue sticks facilitate play-based learning by encouraging children to engage in hands-on activities that promote exploration and inquiry. As children use the glue to create various projects, they develop problem-solving skills and learn to manipulate materials, fostering a sense of curiosity and discovery.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
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 an art station where children can use glue sticks to create collages or mixed media artworks, encouraging self-expression and creativity.
Incorporate glue sticks into a sensory play area where children can explore textures and materials, enhancing their fine motor skills.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a group project where children collaborate to create a large mural, using glue sticks to attach various materials and fostering teamwork.
Encourage children to create storyboards for their own stories, using glue sticks to assemble images and text, which supports narrative skills and creativity.
Provide materials for children to design their own greeting cards, allowing them to express emotions and messages through art.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a theme or topic, such as “under the sea,” and provide various materials for children to create related artworks using glue sticks, sparking their imagination and inquiry.
Present a challenge where children must use glue sticks to build a structure or model, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
