How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Mother Duck & Ducklings Felt Puppet Set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, allowing them to explore storytelling and narrative development. Through role play, children can express their understanding of the classic tale, fostering inquiry as they experiment with different scenarios and character interactions.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
Utilising these puppets in play supports language development as children narrate stories and dialogue between characters. The tactile nature of the felt puppets invites collaboration and communication among peers, enhancing social skills as they work together to create and perform their own interpretations of the story.
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 dedicated storytelling corner where children can use the puppets to retell familiar stories or create new ones, promoting literacy and engagement.
Incorporate the puppets into a themed display that encourages children to explore concepts of family and community through role play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own puppet shows using the Mother Duck & Ducklings set, allowing them to develop narrative skills and express their creativity.
Facilitate a group activity where children can work together to devise a new story featuring the puppets, fostering collaboration and communication.
Invite children to explore the concept of size and relationships by arranging the ducklings in different formations, enhancing their understanding of spatial awareness.
Provocation Ideas
Provide a variety of materials such as fabric, paper, and crayons for children to create their own additional characters or settings, extending their imaginative play.
Introduce questions about the story’s themes, such as family dynamics or friendship, to stimulate discussion and deeper thinking during puppet play.
