How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Australia Maps Large set provides an engaging resource for children to explore the geography of their country. Through hands-on activities, children can investigate the different states and territories, fostering curiosity and inquiry as they learn about their environment and the diversity within Australia.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
Using the maps in group settings encourages children to discuss their findings, share stories about different regions, and collaborate on projects. This interaction supports language development and enhances social skills as children communicate their ideas and experiences related to the maps.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
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
Create a dedicated geography corner where children can display the Australia Maps and engage in related activities, such as matching state names to their locations.
Incorporate the maps into a storytelling area, allowing children to use them as prompts for creating narratives about different places in Australia.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the maps for a scavenger hunt, finding items or pictures that represent each state or territory.
Facilitate a collaborative art project where children create a large mural of Australia, using the maps as a reference for accurate placement of states and territories.

Provocation Ideas
Set up a role-play area where children can pretend to be tour guides, using the maps to explain different regions to their peers.
Introduce the maps during a discussion about travel, prompting children to share their experiences or aspirations related to visiting various parts of Australia.