How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Oakland Kitchen Set encourages children to engage in dramatic play, allowing them to explore various roles and scenarios within their home corner. This type of play fosters inquiry as children experiment with social interactions, problem-solving, and the use of language in a safe and imaginative environment.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
Through role-playing with the kitchen set, children can enhance their vocabulary and communication skills as they narrate their actions and interact with peers. The open-ended nature of the kitchen encourages imaginative play, where children can create stories and scenarios, further developing their social skills and collaborative abilities.
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 home corner where children can role-play various family scenarios, using the kitchen set as a central feature for cooking and sharing meals. Incorporate the kitchen set into a themed area that reflects different cultures, allowing children to explore diverse culinary practices.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a menu for a restaurant using the kitchen set, promoting literacy and numeracy as they price items and write down orders. Organise a cooking show where children can demonstrate their culinary skills using the kitchen set, fostering teamwork and communication.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a selection of real kitchen utensils and food items to the play area, prompting children to explore their use in conjunction with the kitchen set. Use storybooks related to cooking and food to inspire children’s play, encouraging them to act out scenes from the stories with the kitchen set.
