How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Premium Indoor-Outdoor Double-Sided Mat provides a versatile space for children to engage in play-based learning and inquiry. Its reversible design encourages exploration and creativity, allowing children to create different play scenarios and environments, whether indoors or outdoors. This flexibility supports children’s natural curiosity and desire to investigate their surroundings.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The mat offers a welcoming and comfortable area for children to gather, promoting social interactions and group activities. By providing a safe and inviting space, children can develop a sense of belonging and independence as they choose how to use the mat for various activities, from group discussions to individual play.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a designated reading nook on the mat where children can explore books together, fostering a love for storytelling and language development.
Use the mat as a central gathering space for group discussions or yarning circles, encouraging communication and social skills.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Set up a sensory play station on the mat with various materials for children to explore, promoting hands-on learning and creativity.
Encourage children to use the mat for role-play scenarios, allowing them to express themselves and develop their imagination through dramatic play.
Organise a nature-themed activity where children can bring natural materials onto the mat to create art, connecting them with the natural world.
Provocation Ideas
Place different objects or prompts on the mat to inspire children’s inquiry and discussion, encouraging them to ask questions and share ideas.
Introduce a seasonal theme by changing the mat’s layout and decorations, inviting children to engage in conversations about the changes in their environment.
