How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Sensory Play Stones – Weather provide a tactile and engaging resource for children to explore concepts related to weather. Through hands-on interaction, children can investigate different weather conditions, fostering their curiosity and encouraging inquiry-based learning as they sort, classify, and discuss their observations.

Promoting connection with the natural world
These play stones facilitate discussions about the environment and weather patterns, helping children develop a deeper understanding of their natural surroundings. By incorporating the stones into outdoor play, children can connect their experiences with real-world weather phenomena, enhancing their appreciation for the environment.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a weather station in the outdoor area where children can use the stones to record daily weather observations and discuss changes over time.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the stones in a storytelling activity, integrating the symbols to create narratives about different weather scenarios.
Set up a sorting game where children can group the stones by weather type, promoting critical thinking and classification skills.
Incorporate the stones into playdough activities, allowing children to press the stones into the dough to create weather-themed impressions.

Provocation Ideas
Present the stones alongside books about weather, inviting children to explore the connections between the stories and the symbols.
Organise a weather-themed art project where children can use the stones as inspiration to create their own representations of different weather conditions.