How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natureplay Rustic Outdoor Boxes provide children with a versatile resource for loose parts play, fostering an environment where they can explore, experiment, and engage in inquiry-based learning. By allowing children to access materials independently, these boxes encourage decision-making and promote active participation in their learning experiences.
Promoting connection with the natural world
Constructed from natural materials, these rustic boxes help children develop a connection with the environment. As they engage in outdoor play, children can explore the textures and aesthetics of the boxes, fostering an appreciation for nature while using them as part of their imaginative play.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Natureplay Rustic Outdoor Boxes in an outdoor learning area to create a dedicated space for loose parts play, encouraging children to explore their creativity.
Incorporate the boxes into a nature-themed area where children can collect natural materials, promoting exploration and connection with the environment.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the boxes for building structures with natural materials, fostering problem-solving and collaboration as they work together.
Organise a scavenger hunt where children gather items from the environment to fill the boxes, enhancing their observational skills and understanding of their surroundings.
Facilitate a storytelling session where children use the boxes as props, allowing them to express their imagination and creativity through narrative play.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the boxes with a variety of loose parts and challenge children to create a specific structure or design, stimulating critical thinking and creativity.
Use the boxes to create a sensory exploration station, filling them with different natural materials for children to touch, smell, and investigate, promoting sensory awareness and curiosity.
