How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Nature Soft Play Crawler Set encourages children to engage in play-based learning by providing a versatile environment for exploration and role play. As children navigate the soft play components, they can investigate their surroundings, fostering curiosity and inquiry as they experiment with movement and interaction.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This product supports the development of language and social skills as children engage in collaborative play. By working together to create scenarios and navigate the soft play structures, children have opportunities to communicate, negotiate roles, and express their ideas, enhancing their imaginative play experiences.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a designated soft play area where children can freely explore movement and engage in role play, encouraging physical activity and social interaction. Incorporate the crawler set into a storytelling corner, allowing children to create narratives as they navigate the play structures.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in small groups to build obstacle courses using the soft play components, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills. Organise a themed play session where children can use the crawler set to enact different scenarios, enhancing their imaginative and language development.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a challenge where children must create a pathway using the soft play pieces, prompting discussions about balance and stability. Provide props related to nature or the outback theme to inspire children’s imaginative play as they interact with the crawler set.
