How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Dantoy Green Bean Watering Can encourages children to engage in imaginative play and exploration within natural environments. As children use the watering can in sand and water play, they can experiment with concepts such as volume, flow, and the effects of water on different materials, fostering inquiry-based learning.
Promoting connection with the natural world
This watering can invites children to interact with their surroundings, particularly in gardening and outdoor play contexts. By using the watering can to care for plants or engage in sensory experiences with water and soil, children develop a deeper appreciation for nature and the environment.
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 a gardening corner where children can use the watering can alongside soil, seeds, and other gardening tools to plant and care for flowers or vegetables.
Create a sensory water play station where children can explore the properties of water using the watering can, measuring cups, and various containers.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to role-play as gardeners, using the watering can to water plants and discuss the importance of caring for living things.
Organise a group activity where children can experiment with pouring water from the watering can into different containers, promoting discussions about capacity and measurement.
Incorporate storytelling by having children create narratives around their gardening adventures, using the watering can as a prop in their imaginative play.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the watering can during a nature walk, prompting children to collect leaves or flowers and discuss how they can care for them using the watering can.
Set up a challenge where children must use the watering can to water specific plants in a designated area, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
