How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Turtle’s Song CD & Book Set invites children to engage in imaginative play and storytelling. Through the lyrical journey of the Green Turtle, children can explore themes of nature, life cycles, and environmental awareness, fostering curiosity and inquiry about the world around them.

Promoting connection with the natural world
This product encourages children to connect with the natural environment by learning about marine life and the life cycle of turtles. By integrating the book and music, educators can facilitate discussions about conservation and the importance of protecting our oceans, enhancing children’s understanding of their role in the ecosystem.

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
Create a reading corner featuring the Turtle’s Song book alongside other nature-themed books to encourage exploration of marine life and habitats.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a role-play activity where children can act out the life cycle of a turtle, using props to enhance their storytelling.
Incorporate music and movement by having children listen to the Turtle’s Song CD and create their own dance inspired by the turtle’s journey.

Provocation Ideas
Set up a sensory bin with sand and toy turtles, inviting children to explore the textures and discuss the turtle’s habitat.
Use the book to prompt a creative art activity where children can create their own turtle using various materials, encouraging self-expression and creativity.