How this product aligns with the EYLF
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The Fastening Skills Friend – Caucasian supports children’s development of self-care skills and independence through interactive play. By engaging with the doll’s various clothing fastenings, children can build confidence in their ability to dress themselves, fostering a sense of autonomy and personal wellbeing.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This product encourages children to explore and experiment through hands-on play. As they manipulate the doll’s fastenings, children engage in inquiry-based learning, discovering how different mechanisms work while developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated role-play area where children can practice dressing the Fastening Skills Friend alongside other dolls, promoting social interaction and cooperative play.
Incorporate the doll into a self-care corner, where children can explore personal hygiene and dressing routines through guided play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a story around the Fastening Skills Friend, using the doll to act out scenarios that involve getting dressed for different occasions.
Organise a ‘dressing race’ where children can compete to see who can fasten the doll’s clothing features the quickest, promoting fine motor skills and friendly competition.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a variety of clothing items with different fastenings for children to explore alongside the Fastening Skills Friend, encouraging them to compare and contrast the different mechanisms.
Create a visual chart that illustrates the different fastenings on the doll, prompting discussions about how these skills relate to their own dressing experiences.
