How this product aligns with the EYLF

Promoting connection with the natural world
The Super Gardening Set encourages children to engage with their environment through hands-on gardening experiences. By using the tools to dig, plant, and water, children develop an appreciation for nature and the processes involved in growing plants, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world.

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This gardening set provides opportunities for children to explore and experiment in a play-based context. As they manipulate the tools and engage in gardening activities, they can ask questions, make observations, and develop their understanding of concepts related to growth, ecosystems, and responsibility.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
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
Set up a dedicated gardening corner where children can access the Super Gardening Set and engage in planting seeds or caring for existing plants.
Create a nature display featuring plants and gardening tools, prompting discussions about growth and the environment.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work together to create a small garden bed using the tools, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Organise a watering relay race where children use the watering cans to transport water to plants, integrating physical activity with learning about plant care.
Invite children to role-play as gardeners, using the tools to create stories about their gardening adventures.

Provocation Ideas
Provide a variety of seeds and ask children to predict which plants will grow best, encouraging inquiry and experimentation.
Introduce a nature journal for children to document their gardening experiences, promoting literacy and reflection on their learning journey.