How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Ethnic Girl Baby Doll serves as a valuable resource for role play, allowing children to engage in imaginative scenarios that reflect their experiences and cultural diversity. Through this play, children can explore social roles, practice empathy, and develop their understanding of relationships within their community.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This doll encourages children to express themselves verbally as they create narratives and dialogues during play. By interacting with peers while using the doll, children enhance their language skills and learn to negotiate, share, and collaborate, fostering important social connections.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a home corner where children can care for the Ethnic Girl Baby Doll, promoting role play and nurturing behaviours.
Incorporate the doll into storytelling sessions, allowing children to create narratives that include diverse characters and experiences.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to dress and undress the doll, supporting fine motor skills and self-help practices.
Organise a play scenario where children can act out family dynamics, fostering discussions about cultural diversity and relationships.
Create a “day in the life” activity where children can role-play daily routines with the doll, enhancing their understanding of everyday life.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the doll during discussions about family and community, prompting children to share their own experiences.
Use the doll to explore emotions by discussing how the doll might feel in different situations, encouraging empathy and emotional literacy.
