How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Silicone Sensory Balls – Neutral encourage children to engage in tactile exploration, fostering curiosity and inquiry through hands-on discovery. As children manipulate the balls, they can experiment with different textures and sounds, promoting a deeper understanding of sensory experiences in a playful context.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
These sensory balls provide a soothing experience that can help children feel calm and secure during play. The act of filling the balls with various materials allows children to personalise their sensory tools, fostering a sense of ownership and independence in their learning 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 sensory exploration station where children can freely interact with the Silicone Sensory Balls, encouraging them to describe the different textures and sounds they experience.
Incorporate the balls into a calm corner, allowing children to use them as a tool for self-regulation and comfort during quieter moments.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to fill the sensory balls with various materials, such as beads or rice, to create their own sensory shakers, enhancing their fine motor skills and creativity.
Organise a group activity where children can work together to create a sensory ball obstacle course, promoting teamwork and coordination as they navigate the course with their balls.
Provocation Ideas
Present the sensory balls alongside a variety of natural materials, inviting children to explore how different items can change the sound and feel of the balls when added.
Introduce a storytelling session where children can use the sensory balls as props to act out a narrative, enhancing their language skills and imaginative play.
