How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting creativity and self-expression
Crayola Washable Markers provide children with a medium to explore their creativity and express their ideas visually. Through drawing and colouring, children can communicate their thoughts and feelings, fostering a sense of individuality and personal expression in a supportive environment.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
Using these markers in group settings encourages children to engage in conversations about their artwork, enhancing their language skills. Collaborative drawing activities can stimulate imaginative play and promote social interactions, as children share ideas and negotiate their creative processes.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated art corner with Crayola Washable Markers, encouraging children to create personal artworks or group murals. Integrate markers into literacy activities by having children illustrate stories or concepts they are learning about.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a collaborative storybook using the markers to illustrate their narratives, promoting both creativity and language development. Organise a drawing challenge where children depict their favourite animals or places, fostering imaginative thinking and peer discussion.

Provocation Ideas
Provide a large piece of paper and invite children to work together to create a community mural, using the markers to express their ideas about their environment. Present a theme, such as “Under the Sea,” and encourage children to use the markers to depict their interpretations, stimulating creativity and conversation.