How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natureplay Active World Tray & Stand provides a versatile platform for children to engage in play-based learning through sand, water, and gardening activities. Its design encourages exploration and inquiry as children manipulate materials, observe changes, and interact with their environment, fostering a hands-on approach to learning.

Promoting connection with the natural world
This product facilitates outdoor play and gardening experiences, allowing children to connect with nature as they grow herbs and create natural environments. By engaging with living materials and outdoor settings, children develop an appreciation for the natural world and learn about ecosystems and sustainability.

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 the tray in a designated outdoor learning area for gardening activities, allowing children to plant and care for herbs.
Create a sensory play station with water and sand in the tray, encouraging exploration and discovery through tactile experiences.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a mini-world construction activity where children use natural materials to create landscapes in the tray, promoting imaginative play.
Facilitate a water play session where children can experiment with pouring, measuring, and mixing, enhancing their understanding of basic scientific concepts.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce storybooks about nature and encourage children to recreate scenes from the stories using the tray and natural materials.
Provide various art supplies alongside the tray for children to paint or create art inspired by their outdoor experiences, supporting creativity and self-expression.