How this product aligns with the EYLF
Promoting connection with the natural world
The Mammals Poster serves as a visual resource that fosters children’s understanding of the diversity of mammals and their characteristics. By engaging with this poster, children can develop a deeper appreciation for wildlife, encouraging curiosity and exploration of the natural world around them.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This product supports language development as children learn to identify and name various mammals depicted on the poster. Through discussions and storytelling inspired by the images, children can enhance their vocabulary and engage in social interactions, fostering communication skills in a collaborative learning environment.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
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
Display the Mammals Poster in the science corner to encourage children to explore and discuss different mammals during free play.
Incorporate the poster into a themed area where children can engage in related activities, such as reading books about mammals or creating art inspired by the images.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to match toy animals to those on the poster, promoting recognition and classification skills.
Facilitate a role-play activity where children can act out the behaviours of different mammals, using the poster as a reference for inspiration.
Create a scavenger hunt where children find images of mammals in books or online, comparing them to those on the poster.
Provocation Ideas
Prompt a discussion about habitats by asking children which mammals they think live in different environments, using the poster as a visual aid.
Invite children to create their own mammal drawings or collages based on the animals they see on the poster, fostering creativity and expression.
