How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Galvanised Hand Tools set encourages children to engage in hands-on gardening experiences, fostering exploration and inquiry about plant growth and the natural environment. Through the use of the trowel and fork, children can experiment with soil, seeds, and plants, promoting curiosity and active participation in their learning.
Promoting connection with the natural world
Utilising these gardening tools allows children to develop a deeper understanding of their relationship with nature. As they dig, plant, and care for their garden, children learn about ecosystems, the importance of sustainability, and the role of living things, thereby strengthening their connection to the natural world.
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
Set up a dedicated gardening area where children can use the tools to plant and care for various plants, integrating science and nature into daily learning.
Create a nature journal for children to document their gardening experiences, encouraging language development and reflection on their activities.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a planting day where children can use the trowel and fork to plant seeds in pots, discussing the growth process and what plants need to thrive.
Encourage children to work together to create a small garden bed, fostering teamwork and problem-solving as they decide on plant placement and care routines.
Introduce a sensory exploration activity where children can dig in the soil, feeling its texture and discussing the different elements they find.
Provocation Ideas
Present a variety of seeds and ask children to predict which plants will grow from them, using the tools to prepare the soil for planting.
Invite children to explore the concept of composting by using the tools to mix organic materials, discussing how this process benefits the garden.
