How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
Thick Twigs provide children with a versatile resource for open-ended play, encouraging exploration and creativity. As children engage with these materials, they can construct various environments and structures, fostering their natural curiosity and inquiry skills through hands-on experiences.

Supporting creativity and self-expression
The use of Thick Twigs in art and craft activities allows children to express their ideas and emotions creatively. By incorporating these natural materials into their projects, children can experiment with different designs and concepts, enhancing their artistic skills and personal expression.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
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 construction area where children can use Thick Twigs alongside other natural materials to build imaginative structures, encouraging collaborative play and problem-solving.

Create a sorting station where children can group Thick Twigs by size or colour, promoting early mathematical concepts and fine motor skills.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a nature collage using Thick Twigs and other natural materials, fostering creativity and sensory exploration.

Organise a storytelling session where children use Thick Twigs as props to act out their favourite stories, enhancing language skills and imaginative play.

Provocation Ideas
Present children with a challenge to build a bridge or tower using Thick Twigs, stimulating critical thinking and engineering concepts in a playful context.

Invite children to design a miniature garden using Thick Twigs as pathways or fences, promoting connections with the natural world and imaginative play.