How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Sensory Mood Egg serves as a versatile resource that enhances play-based learning environments. Its ambient lighting can create inviting spaces for children to engage in imaginative play, fostering inquiry as they explore different colours and their effects on mood and atmosphere.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The calming light emitted by the Sensory Mood Egg can contribute to a sense of comfort and security in learning spaces. By allowing children to control the lighting through the remote, they can make choices that support their emotional wellbeing and independence during group or individual 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
Create a sensory corner in the classroom where the Sensory Mood Egg can be used to provide a calming atmosphere for children to relax or engage in quiet activities. Use the egg in a reading nook to enhance storytelling sessions, allowing children to choose colours that reflect the mood of the story.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to explore colour mixing by using the remote to change the egg’s colours while discussing how different colours make them feel. Set up a collaborative art project where children can create artworks inspired by the colours of the Sensory Mood Egg, promoting creativity and expression.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Sensory Mood Egg during a science inquiry about light and colour, prompting discussions about how light affects our environment. Use the egg to facilitate a group discussion on emotions, asking children to select colours that represent how they feel and share their thoughts with peers.
