How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natureplay Double Toddler Exploration Station provides a versatile platform for children to engage in hands-on exploration and experimentation. By using materials such as water, sand, and various small items, children can investigate their properties, fostering curiosity and encouraging inquiry-based learning.
Promoting connection with the natural world
This product supports children’s connection with the natural world by allowing them to explore natural materials like sand and dirt. Engaging with these elements not only enhances sensory experiences but also encourages children to observe and interact with their environment, promoting an appreciation for nature.
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 Exploration Station in a designated outdoor area for children to freely explore natural materials, promoting sensory play and environmental awareness.
Create a designated indoor space for sorting and categorising small items, encouraging children to engage in problem-solving and classification activities.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to mix different materials in the tubs to explore colour mixing, enhancing their understanding of cause and effect.
Facilitate imaginative play by providing themed props that children can use alongside the Exploration Station to create stories or scenarios, fostering creativity and language development.
Organise a ‘potion-making’ activity where children can combine various materials, promoting collaborative play and communication skills.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a nature scavenger hunt where children collect items from the environment to use in the Exploration Station, encouraging exploration and connection with nature.
Provide a range of measuring tools for children to use with the sand and water, promoting early STEM skills through measurement and comparison activities.
