How this product aligns with the EYLF

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The Dressing Frame with Safety Pins provides children with an opportunity to develop practical life skills, fostering a sense of independence and confidence. As they engage with the safety pins, children learn to manage everyday fasteners, which contributes to their overall self-care abilities and promotes a sense of accomplishment.

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This product encourages hands-on exploration and experimentation, allowing children to engage in play-based learning. Through the manipulation of safety pins, children can investigate how different fasteners work, enhancing their fine motor skills while promoting inquiry and problem-solving in a safe environment.

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 area with the Dressing Frame where children can practice using safety pins, encouraging self-directed exploration and peer interaction. Incorporate the dressing frame into a role-play corner, allowing children to dress dolls or puppets, enhancing their imaginative play.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own fabric pieces with various fasteners, promoting creativity while they practice their fine motor skills. Organise a challenge where children can race to see who can fasten and unfasten the safety pins the quickest, fostering friendly competition and engagement.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a story about dressing and undressing, prompting children to use the dressing frame to act out the narrative, thereby linking literacy with practical skills. Present a variety of clothing items with different fasteners for children to explore alongside the dressing frame, encouraging them to compare and contrast their functions.