How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wild Republic Soft Animal Set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, fostering exploration and inquiry. As children create narratives and scenarios with the animals, they develop their understanding of the world around them, enhancing their cognitive and social skills through interactive play.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
This set of soft animals provides opportunities for children to expand their vocabulary and language skills as they describe their play scenarios. By engaging in collaborative play with peers, children practice communication, negotiation, and turn-taking, which are essential components of social development.

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
Create a dedicated animal corner where children can explore the soft animals, fostering a space for imaginative play and storytelling.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a storybook using the soft animals as characters, promoting language development and creativity.
Set up a role-play area where children can act out different scenarios involving the animals, enhancing their social skills and imaginative play.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a nature-themed activity where children can learn about the habitats of the animals in the set, promoting inquiry and connection to the natural world.
Use the animals to initiate discussions about Australian wildlife, encouraging children to share their knowledge and experiences related to the animals.