How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Boy Lacing Board encourages children to engage in hands-on play, fostering their natural curiosity and exploration. As children manipulate the laces and practice threading, they develop their fine motor skills while also engaging in problem-solving as they figure out how to navigate the lacing process.

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
Using the Boy Lacing Board allows children to build confidence in their abilities as they master the skill of lacing. This sense of achievement promotes a positive self-image and supports their emotional wellbeing, as children learn to take pride in their accomplishments through independent play.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated fine motor skills area with the Boy Lacing Board alongside other manipulative resources to encourage exploration and practice. Incorporate the lacing board into a themed area, such as a construction zone, where children can create stories about building and design.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in pairs to lace the board, promoting social interaction and cooperative play. Introduce a storytelling element where children create narratives about the characters on the board as they lace, enhancing language development and imagination.

Provocation Ideas
Present the Boy Lacing Board alongside various materials of different textures and colours, inviting children to discuss their preferences and experiences with each. Challenge children to create patterns with the laces, stimulating their problem-solving skills and creativity.