How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Pre-Writing Tactile Stones encourage children to engage in hands-on exploration as they trace and create patterns. This tactile experience supports their natural curiosity and desire to learn through play, fostering an environment where inquiry is at the forefront of their literacy development.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children use the tactile stones to discuss shapes and patterns, they enhance their vocabulary and language skills. This collaborative play can also promote social interactions, as children share their discoveries and ideas, thereby enriching their imaginative play and communication abilities.

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 literacy corner where children can use the tactile stones to create patterns on paper, enhancing their fine motor skills and writing readiness.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the stones in play dough to create impressions, allowing them to explore shapes while developing their sensory and fine motor skills.
Organise a group activity where children take turns tracing the stones and describing the shapes, fostering language development and social interaction.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a storytelling session where children can incorporate the tactile stones as props to represent different characters or elements in their stories, stimulating creativity and narrative skills.
Create a scavenger hunt where children find the stones hidden in the outdoor environment, promoting exploration and connection with nature while using the stones for tracing afterwards.