How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Handmade Seagrass Storage Basket provides a versatile and inviting space for children to engage in play-based learning. Its natural texture and design encourage children to explore their environment, fostering curiosity and inquiry as they use the basket to store and organise various resources or materials during play.

Promoting connection with the natural world
Crafted from seagrass, this storage basket helps to create a connection with natural materials in the learning environment. By incorporating this product, educators can facilitate discussions about sustainability and the importance of natural resources, enhancing children’s understanding of their relationship with the environment.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Use the seagrass basket to create a dedicated space for natural materials, encouraging children to explore textures and colours in their environment.
In a reading corner, fill the basket with books and soft cushions to create an inviting area for storytelling and quiet reflection.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the basket as a base for building structures with blocks, promoting problem-solving and spatial awareness.
In a dramatic play area, the basket can serve as a planter or container for pretend gardening activities, fostering imaginative play and exploration of nature.

Provocation Ideas
Place the seagrass basket in a sensory play area filled with natural items such as leaves, stones, and twigs, inviting children to investigate and create.
Introduce the basket during a discussion about recycling and sustainability, prompting children to think about how they can use natural materials in their play.