How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting creativity and self-expression
The Glue Brush Classpack provides children with a versatile tool for applying glue in their artistic creations. By using these brushes, children can explore various techniques and styles, enhancing their ability to express themselves creatively through art. This process encourages experimentation, allowing children to make choices about their materials and methods.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The use of glue brushes in play-based activities fosters inquiry as children engage in hands-on exploration. They can investigate how different amounts of glue affect their projects, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This aligns with the EYLF’s emphasis on learning through play, as children actively engage with the materials to discover new possibilities.
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 an art station where children can use glue brushes to create collages with various materials, encouraging them to express their ideas visually.
Incorporate glue brushes into a sensory play area with textured materials, allowing children to explore different ways to apply glue and create mixed media art.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a group project where children collaboratively create a large mural using glue brushes to attach paper, fabric, and natural materials, fostering teamwork and communication.
Encourage children to use glue brushes to create their own storybooks, applying glue to secure illustrations and text, thus integrating art with literacy.
Provocation Ideas
Provide a variety of natural objects, such as leaves and twigs, alongside glue brushes, inviting children to explore how they can create nature-inspired art.
Introduce a challenge where children must use glue brushes to build a structure with recycled materials, prompting them to think critically about stability and design.
