How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natural Wooden Dolls House encourages children to engage in imaginative play, allowing them to create their own narratives and scenarios. This open-ended resource supports exploration and inquiry as children manipulate the structure and role-play various family dynamics, fostering their understanding of social relationships and community roles.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children interact with the dolls house, they naturally develop their language skills through storytelling and dialogue. This product provides a platform for cooperative play, where children can negotiate roles, share ideas, and express their thoughts, enhancing their communication abilities and social interactions.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated role play area featuring the dolls house to encourage children to explore different family structures and relationships.
Incorporate the dolls house into a literacy corner, where children can create and illustrate stories based on their play experiences.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own characters and scenarios using the dolls house, promoting imaginative storytelling.
Organise a collaborative play session where children work together to build and decorate the dolls house, fostering teamwork and creativity.
Introduce props and accessories for the dolls house to enhance role play, allowing children to expand their narratives and engage in diverse scenarios.
Provocation Ideas
Present a selection of books about families and communities alongside the dolls house to inspire children’s play and discussions.
Invite children to reflect on their own family experiences and create a story map that connects their personal narratives with the play they engage in with the dolls house.
