How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Dantoy Blue Marine Toys Boat and Sand Set encourages children to engage in play-based learning through tactile exploration of sand and water. As children manipulate the boat and other tools, they naturally investigate concepts such as buoyancy and the effects of movement in their environment, fostering curiosity and inquiry.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product provides opportunities for children to explore fundamental STEM concepts as they build sandcastles or dig for treasure. By experimenting with the boat’s movement in water and the use of tools like the sieve and scoop, children develop problem-solving skills and an understanding of cause and effect in a playful context.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
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 sand and water play station where children can use the boat and tools to explore different textures and materials, promoting sensory experiences.
Create a themed area with marine life books and resources to encourage storytelling and language development while children engage with the boat and sand set.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work together to build a sandcastle, discussing their ideas and strategies as they use the tools provided.
Organise a treasure hunt in the sand, where children can use the scoop and sieve to find hidden objects, promoting collaborative play and problem-solving.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a question such as, “What happens when we add more water to the sand?” to spark discussions and investigations about the properties of materials.
Provide various containers and encourage children to experiment with pouring and measuring sand and water, enhancing their understanding of volume and capacity.