How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting creativity and self-expression
Maxi Markers provide children with the opportunity to explore their creativity through drawing and colouring. The chunky barrels are designed for small hands, enabling children to engage in self-directed art activities that foster their imagination and personal expression.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
Using Maxi Markers in collaborative art projects can enhance children’s language development and social skills. As they share ideas and discuss their artwork with peers, they practice communication and negotiation, which are essential components of their social interactions.

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
Create a dedicated art corner with Maxi Markers and various paper types to encourage spontaneous drawing and creativity during free play.
Use the markers for labelling items in the classroom, helping children connect words with visual representations.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a group mural project where children can collaboratively create a large artwork using the Maxi Markers, promoting teamwork and shared creativity.
Introduce storytelling sessions where children illustrate their stories with the markers, linking narrative skills with visual expression.

Provocation Ideas
Set up a drawing challenge where children can express their interpretation of a theme or story, encouraging them to think critically and creatively.
Provide prompts or images for children to recreate using the Maxi Markers, stimulating their imagination and artistic skills.