How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wonder Play Turtle Set encourages children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore concepts of balance, movement, and spatial awareness. As children rock, balance, and create courses with the turtles, they are naturally led to inquire about their physical capabilities and the effects of their actions, fostering a sense of curiosity and exploration.
Supporting creativity and self-expression
This resource provides a platform for children to express their creativity through imaginative play. By using the turtles in various ways, such as balancing or integrating them with other resources, children can create unique scenarios and narratives, enhancing their ability to think creatively and express themselves in diverse ways.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
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 designated area for the Wonder Play Turtle Set where children can freely explore balance and movement, integrating it with other resources to enhance their play experience.
Incorporate the turtles into a sensory play area with different textures and materials to stimulate discussion and exploration of the physical properties of the turtles and their surroundings.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create obstacle courses using the turtles, promoting physical activity and problem-solving as they navigate the course.
Invite children to use the turtles in storytelling sessions, where they can incorporate the turtles into their narratives, fostering language development and imaginative play.
Facilitate group play where children can collaborate to design a game using the turtles, enhancing their social skills and teamwork.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the turtles during a nature-themed exploration, prompting children to discuss the characteristics of real turtles and their habitats, linking play to learning about the natural world.
Use the turtles to inspire a creative arts project where children can decorate their own turtle designs, encouraging self-expression and creativity through art.
