How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Nature Soft Play Explorer Set encourages children to engage in imaginative role play and exploration, fostering their natural curiosity. Through collaborative play, children can investigate and experiment with the blocks, enhancing their inquiry skills as they navigate different ways to build and interact with their environment.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children engage with the Nature Soft Play Explorer Set, they have opportunities to communicate and collaborate with peers. This interaction supports the development of language skills and social connections, as children articulate their ideas and negotiate roles during play, thereby enhancing their imaginative experiences.
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 dedicated play area with the Nature Soft Play Explorer Set to encourage children to explore different themes, such as desert landscapes or animal habitats, enhancing their imaginative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in small groups to construct various structures using the blocks, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills as they discuss their designs.
Introduce storytelling sessions where children can create narratives around their block constructions, fostering language development and creativity.
Provocation Ideas
Present a challenge for children to build a specific structure, such as a bridge or a tower, using the blocks, which will stimulate inquiry and experimentation.
Provide prompts or questions related to their play, such as “What happens if we make it taller?” to encourage critical thinking and exploration of concepts.
