How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Giant Wild Animals Puzzle encourages toddlers to engage in play-based learning through hands-on exploration. As children manipulate the large wooden pieces, they develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, fostering an inquiry-based approach to learning about wild animals and their characteristics.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This puzzle provides opportunities for educators to facilitate discussions about the animals depicted, enhancing children’s vocabulary and language skills. As children play together, they can share stories and ideas about the animals, promoting social interaction and imaginative play.
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 a dedicated puzzle corner where children can explore the Giant Wild Animals Puzzle alongside books about wildlife, fostering a connection between literature and play.
Incorporate the puzzle into a themed learning area focused on animals, allowing children to engage with related materials such as animal figurines and images.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in pairs or small groups to complete the puzzle, promoting teamwork and communication skills.
Use the puzzle pieces as prompts for storytelling, where children create narratives about the animals and their habitats.
Introduce a matching game where children pair the puzzle pieces with corresponding animal images or sounds, enhancing recognition and memory skills.
Provocation Ideas
Present the puzzle alongside a sensory bin filled with natural materials like leaves and rocks, inviting children to explore the environment of the animals.
Organise a dramatic play area where children can act out scenarios involving the animals from the puzzle, encouraging imaginative role-play and creativity.
