How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Playful Wood Barber Set encourages children to engage in role-play, allowing them to explore various scenarios and narratives through imaginative play. This type of play fosters inquiry as children experiment with different roles, tools, and social interactions, enhancing their understanding of the world around them.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children participate in barbershop role-play, they naturally develop their language skills by communicating with peers and negotiating roles. This collaborative play also enhances their imagination, as they create stories and scenarios, while fostering social skills through sharing, turn-taking, and cooperative play.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated role-play area with the barber set to encourage children to explore different professions and scenarios. Incorporate books about hairdressing and barbershops to enhance the thematic learning experience.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own barbershop stories, using the tools to act out various roles and scenarios. Facilitate a group activity where children take turns being the barber and the customer, promoting social interaction and language development.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a theme of “self-care” where children can discuss and role-play different ways to take care of themselves, using the barber set as a tool for exploration. Provide mirrors for children to reflect on their hairstyles and discuss their preferences, enhancing their self-awareness and communication skills.