How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Storm Puzzle serves as a valuable tool for fostering play-based learning and inquiry among children. As they engage with the puzzle, children can explore concepts related to weather and natural phenomena, encouraging them to ask questions and seek answers through hands-on experience. This aligns with the EYLF’s emphasis on learning through play, allowing children to develop their understanding of the world around them.
Promoting connection with the natural world
This puzzle provides an opportunity for children to connect with the natural world by introducing them to the concept of storms and extreme weather events. Through discussion and exploration of the illustrated scene, educators can facilitate conversations about weather patterns and their impact on the environment, thereby enhancing children’s awareness and appreciation of the natural world.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a weather-themed learning corner where the Storm Puzzle is displayed alongside books and resources about weather, allowing children to explore and discuss their findings.
Incorporate the Storm Puzzle into a science area where children can investigate weather-related materials, such as rain gauges or thermometers, to enhance their understanding of weather phenomena.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work collaboratively to complete the Storm Puzzle, promoting teamwork and communication skills as they discuss the pieces and their placement.
Use the Storm Puzzle as a starting point for storytelling, inviting children to create their own narratives about storms and the natural world based on the illustrated scene.
Facilitate a role-play activity where children can act out different weather scenarios, using the puzzle as a visual aid to inspire their imaginative play.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Storm Puzzle during a discussion about weather, prompting children to share their experiences and knowledge about storms and extreme weather events.
Create a sensory bin with water and natural materials to simulate storm conditions, encouraging children to explore the concepts they encounter while completing the puzzle.
