How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Busy Village Playset encourages children to engage in imaginative play, allowing them to create their own narratives and scenarios within a constructed environment. This type of play supports inquiry as children explore relationships, roles, and the dynamics of a community, fostering their understanding of the world around them.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children interact with the Busy Village Playset, they naturally develop their language skills by narrating their stories and engaging in dialogue with peers. This collaborative play enhances their social skills, as they negotiate roles and share ideas, promoting effective communication and teamwork.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated play area for the Busy Village Playset, encouraging children to explore community roles and relationships through structured and unstructured play. Incorporate books about towns and communities to enrich the play experience and stimulate discussion.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own stories using the village pieces, promoting narrative skills and imaginative thinking. Facilitate a group activity where children collaboratively build a village, discussing the roles and functions of different buildings and characters.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a theme of “community helpers” and invite children to role-play using the Busy Village Playset, fostering discussions about various occupations and their importance. Provide materials for children to draw or write about their favourite part of the village, linking visual arts with storytelling.