How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Active World Tray Cover is designed to enhance play-based learning experiences by providing a versatile surface for various activities. By using this cover, educators can create engaging environments for children to explore materials such as sand and water, fostering inquiry and experimentation in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This waterproof cover contributes to children’s comfort during play by ensuring a clean and manageable space for exploration. Its durable design allows children to engage in sensory play confidently, promoting their independence as they navigate different textures and materials while developing their self-regulation skills.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Active World Tray with the cover in a designated outdoor area to encourage exploration of natural materials like leaves and stones, fostering connection with the natural world.
Use the covered tray indoors to create a sensory play station with various textured materials, allowing children to engage in tactile experiences.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Fill the tray with water and use the cover to create a splash zone, encouraging children to experiment with floating and sinking objects, promoting early STEM skills.
Incorporate the tray into a storytelling session where children can use water and sand to recreate scenes from their favourite stories, supporting language and imagination.
Provocation Ideas
Invite children to explore the covered tray with different art materials, such as paint or clay, to create mixed-media artworks, encouraging creativity and self-expression.
Provide a range of measuring tools and containers in the tray for children to explore volume and capacity through pouring and measuring activities, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
