How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natural Felt Nesting Bowls encourage children to engage in play-based learning through stacking and sorting activities. As children manipulate the bowls, they explore concepts of size, balance, and spatial awareness, fostering their natural curiosity and inquiry skills.

Supporting creativity and self-expression
These bowls serve as a versatile resource for open-ended play, allowing children to use their imagination to create various scenarios and structures. By incorporating loose parts, educators can facilitate creative thinking and self-expression, enabling children to explore their ideas freely.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.
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 dedicated area for stacking and sorting activities where children can freely explore the bowls alongside other manipulatives. Incorporate the bowls into a sensory play station with various loose parts to enhance tactile experiences.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a “nest” for small toys or natural items, promoting imaginative play and storytelling. Organise a group activity where children work together to build the tallest stack, fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Provocation Ideas
Present the bowls alongside natural materials like leaves, stones, or shells, inviting children to explore and create their own arrangements. Use the bowls in a dramatic play scenario, such as a “market” where children can sort and stack items for sale, enhancing their social interactions.