How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wooden Family set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, allowing them to create narratives and explore various family dynamics. Through role play, children can investigate social roles and relationships, fostering their understanding of the world around them.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children interact with the Wooden Family characters, they are prompted to communicate and collaborate with peers. This interaction enhances their language development and social skills as they negotiate roles, express ideas, and share stories within their play.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a home corner where children can incorporate the Wooden Family into their dramatic play, promoting social interaction and role exploration.
Create a storytelling area where children can use the characters to act out familiar stories or create their own narratives, enhancing language skills.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a family tree using the Wooden Family characters, promoting discussions about family relationships and diversity.
Organise a ‘family day’ where children can dress up and role-play different family scenarios, fostering empathy and understanding of different family structures.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Wooden Family during a discussion about emotions, prompting children to express how each character might feel in different situations.
Provide art materials for children to create their own family members or pets to accompany the Wooden Family, enhancing creativity and self-expression.