How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting creativity and self-expression
The My First Wax Bear-Shaped Crayons provide children with a tactile and engaging medium to explore their creativity. The ergonomic design supports young learners in developing their fine motor skills as they experiment with different strokes and colours, fostering a sense of accomplishment and individuality in their artistic expression.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
Using these crayons in collaborative art activities encourages children to communicate their ideas and share their creations with peers. This interaction not only enhances their vocabulary but also promotes social skills as they engage in discussions about their artwork and collaborate on group projects.

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
Set up a dedicated art corner with various materials, including the bear-shaped crayons, to encourage spontaneous creative expression.
Integrate the crayons into a sensory table where children can explore colour mixing and texture alongside other art supplies.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a group mural project where children can use the crayons to contribute their own drawings, fostering collaboration and creativity.
Encourage storytelling by having children illustrate their favourite stories or create new ones using the crayons, promoting language development and imagination.

Provocation Ideas
Provide prompts or themes for children to draw, such as “my favourite animal” or “a day at the park,” to inspire focused creative exploration.
Introduce a “crayon colour hunt” where children find objects around the classroom that match the colours of the crayons, linking art with observation and discovery.