How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Dantoy Blue Marine Toys Sand and Water Mill Set invites children to engage in open-ended play, fostering curiosity and exploration. As they manipulate sand and water, children can experiment with concepts such as flow, weight, and volume, encouraging inquiry-based learning through hands-on experiences.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product provides opportunities for children to observe and understand cause and effect as they pour materials through the mill. By experimenting with different quantities and observing the outcomes, children can enhance their problem-solving skills and develop foundational STEM concepts in a playful context.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
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 designated sand and water play area outdoors, allowing children to explore the properties of different materials while using the Sand and Water Mill Set. Incorporate measuring cups and containers to encourage discussions about volume and measurement.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own sand sculptures using the sand form while discussing the textures and properties of sand. Organise a group activity where children take turns pouring water and sand through the mill, fostering collaboration and communication.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a challenge where children must figure out how to make the water flow faster through the mill by adjusting the angle of the funnel. Provide various natural materials, such as leaves or small stones, for children to experiment with and observe how these affect the flow of sand and water.