How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Felt Australian Animals set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, fostering their natural curiosity about the world around them. As children explore these soft felt representations of native Australian animals, they can create narratives and scenarios that promote inquiry-based learning and enhance their understanding of local wildlife.
Promoting connection with the natural world
This product provides an opportunity for children to connect with Australia’s unique fauna, supporting their appreciation for the environment. Through play, children can learn about the characteristics and habitats of these animals, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility towards their natural surroundings.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
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 area with the felt animals where children can engage in role-play, encouraging exploration of Australian wildlife and habitats.
Incorporate the felt animals into a storytelling corner, allowing children to create and share stories that involve these native creatures.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to sort the animals by characteristics such as size, colour, or habitat, promoting early STEM skills through classification.
Facilitate a group activity where children can create a large mural depicting an Australian landscape, using the felt animals to represent the wildlife within it.
Invite children to engage in a puppet show using the felt animals, enhancing their language skills and creativity through storytelling.
Provocation Ideas
Present the felt animals alongside books about Australian wildlife to inspire discussions and further inquiry into the animals’ roles in the ecosystem.
Organise a nature walk where children can observe real-life animals, followed by a reflection activity using the felt animals to represent what they saw.
