How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Coco Flower Bowls encourage children to engage in play-based learning through sorting and counting activities. By using the bowls to organise natural materials or classroom resources, children can explore concepts of size, quantity, and categorisation, fostering their curiosity and inquiry skills.
Promoting connection with the natural world
Crafted from coconut, these bowls provide an opportunity for children to connect with natural materials. As they engage with the bowls, children can learn about sustainability and the properties of natural resources, enhancing their appreciation for 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 nature discovery area where children can use the bowls to collect and display natural treasures such as leaves, stones, or flowers.
Create a counting station where children can use the bowls to sort and count small classroom items, enhancing numeracy skills.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the bowls in imaginative play scenarios, such as serving food in a pretend café or restaurant.
Provide a variety of art materials that children can sort and display in the bowls, promoting creativity and self-expression.
Use the bowls for sensory play by filling them with different textures, such as sand, rice, or water beads, allowing children to explore through touch.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the bowls as part of a storytelling activity where children can use them to represent characters or elements from a story.
Set up a sorting challenge where children can group items by colour or size using the bowls, prompting discussions about differences and similarities.
