How this product aligns with the EYLF
Promoting connection with the natural world
The Willow Outdoor Toddler Kitchen Set encourages children to engage with their outdoor environment through imaginative role-play. By incorporating natural materials like FSC-certified eucalyptus wood, the kitchen set fosters a sense of connection to nature, allowing children to explore their surroundings while participating in familiar domestic activities.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This kitchen set provides a platform for children to engage in open-ended play, promoting inquiry and exploration. As children role-play cooking and serving, they develop their understanding of everyday life skills and social interactions, enhancing their learning through practical experiences that are both enjoyable and educational.
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 Willow Outdoor Kitchen in a designated outdoor play area to encourage children to engage in role-play scenarios that reflect their home lives and community interactions. Use the kitchen set as a focal point for discussions about food, nutrition, and cultural practices related to cooking.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a menu for a pretend café using the kitchen set, allowing them to practice language skills as they describe their dishes to peers. Organise a nature scavenger hunt where children gather natural items to use as ingredients in their imaginative cooking, promoting exploration and creativity.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce storybooks related to cooking and food to inspire children’s play at the kitchen set, enhancing their storytelling and language development. Provide various utensils and natural materials alongside the kitchen set to stimulate children’s curiosity and encourage them to experiment with different cooking scenarios.
