How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Hape Story Lines game provides children with an opportunity to engage in play-based learning by exploring narratives and cause-and-effect relationships. Through storytelling, children can inquire about the connections between events, fostering critical thinking and creativity in a collaborative environment.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children interact with the themed game boards and double-sided cards, they are encouraged to use language to express their ideas and narrate stories. This process not only enhances their vocabulary but also promotes social skills as they share their narratives and collaborate with peers in imaginative play.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a storytelling corner where children can use the Hape Story Lines game to create and share their own stories, encouraging collaborative play and language development.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the game cards to create a sequence of events, promoting their understanding of narrative structure and enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Organise small group sessions where children can take turns narrating stories based on the game boards, fostering communication and social interaction.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Hape Story Lines game during a literacy-focused week, inviting children to explore different themes and characters, thus expanding their imaginative play.
Use the game as a prompt for a creative arts session, where children can illustrate their favourite stories or create new ones based on the game’s themes.
