How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting creativity and self-expression
The Playground Chalk provides children with a versatile medium for artistic expression, allowing them to create drawings and designs in outdoor spaces. This open-ended resource encourages children to explore their imagination, experiment with colours, and express their thoughts and feelings through visual art.

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
Through the use of Playground Chalk, children engage in play-based learning as they explore concepts such as shapes, patterns, and spatial awareness. The chalk can be used to create games or collaborative projects, fostering inquiry and problem-solving as children work together to develop their ideas and share their creations.

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 a designated outdoor art area where children can use the chalk to create large-scale drawings, promoting collaboration and creativity. Incorporate chalk into a sensory play area, allowing children to explore textures and colours while developing fine motor skills.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create hopscotch patterns or mazes with the chalk, integrating physical activity with creative expression. Organise a group activity where children take turns drawing a story, adding to each other’s work to build narrative skills and teamwork.

Provocation Ideas
Provide prompts such as “Draw your favourite animal” or “Create a map of our playground” to inspire children’s creativity and inquiry. Use the chalk to outline shapes or letters on the ground, inviting children to fill them in with their own designs, enhancing their understanding of letters and numbers.