How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting creativity and self-expression
The Sensory Mood Ball provides a unique opportunity for children to engage in creative play by selecting different colours and lighting effects. This can inspire imaginative scenarios, allowing children to express their feelings and ideas through the ambient environment they create.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The soft illumination of the Sensory Mood Ball can create a calming atmosphere, supporting children’s emotional wellbeing. Its lightweight design allows children to move it freely, fostering a sense of independence as they choose where to place it for comfort during individual or group activities.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Sensory Mood Ball in a quiet corner of the classroom to create a calming space for children to retreat to when they need a break. Use the ball during group discussions to enhance focus and engagement by selecting colours that reflect the mood of the conversation.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the Sensory Mood Ball during storytelling sessions, selecting colours that match the themes or emotions of the stories being told. Facilitate a collaborative art project where children can create visual representations of their feelings inspired by the changing colours of the ball.
Provocation Ideas
Invite children to explore the effects of different colours on their emotions by discussing how they feel when the ball is set to various shades. Use the ball in a science inquiry about light and colour, prompting children to observe and discuss how the ball changes the atmosphere of the learning environment.
