How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Sensory Play Stones – Breads of the World encourage children to engage in imaginative role play, fostering inquiry and exploration of different cultures. As children incorporate these stones into their mud kitchen or role play area, they can experiment with various scenarios, enhancing their understanding of the world around them through sensory experiences.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This product promotes rich conversations and storytelling as children interact with the diverse range of bread stones. By discussing the origins and uses of each type of bread, children can expand their vocabulary and develop social skills through collaborative play, enhancing their ability to communicate and express ideas.
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 multicultural role play corner where children can use the Sensory Play Stones to create a bakery or café, encouraging them to explore different cultural practices related to food.
Incorporate the stones into a sensory bin with various textures and materials, allowing children to explore the sensory aspects of different breads while engaging in open-ended play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create stories around the different types of bread, using the stones as prompts for their narratives, which can enhance their imaginative play and storytelling skills.
Organise a ‘bread tasting’ role play where children can pretend to serve and share different breads, fostering social interaction and cooperative play.
Use the stones to introduce concepts of measurement and comparison, such as discussing which breads are larger or heavier, integrating early mathematical thinking into play.
Provocation Ideas
Present the Sensory Play Stones alongside picture books about bread from various cultures, inviting children to explore connections between the stories and the stones.
Create a display featuring the stones and images of people from different cultures enjoying bread, prompting discussions about diversity and community in relation to food.
