How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Bigjigs Safari Train Set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, allowing them to create their own narratives as they explore the safari theme. This type of open-ended play supports inquiry-based learning, as children can ask questions about the animals and their habitats, fostering curiosity and exploration.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children play with the Safari Train Set, they naturally develop language skills through storytelling and role-play scenarios involving the animals and train. This collaborative play also promotes social interaction, as children negotiate roles, share ideas, and communicate their thoughts, thereby enhancing their social skills.

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 dedicated play area for the Safari Train Set, incorporating animal-themed books and visuals to enhance the safari experience.
Create a display board featuring different animals from the set, encouraging children to share facts or stories about each animal.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a story involving the train and animals, promoting narrative skills and creativity.
Organise a group activity where children take turns driving the train, fostering turn-taking and cooperative play.
Introduce simple math concepts by having children count the number of animals or train carriages during play.

Provocation Ideas
Provide a variety of natural materials, such as leaves and stones, for children to create a safari landscape for the train set, integrating elements of the natural world.
Ask open-ended questions during play, such as “What happens when the lion meets the giraffe?” to stimulate critical thinking and discussion among children.