How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Asian Family Play Set encourages children to engage in imaginative role play, allowing them to explore family dynamics and cultural diversity. Through this open-ended play, children can investigate their own experiences and express their understanding of the world around them, fostering curiosity and inquiry.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
By using the family figures in various scenarios, children can enhance their language skills as they narrate stories and interact with peers. This type of play promotes social skills, as children negotiate roles and collaborate, helping them to develop effective communication and interpersonal relationships.

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 a home corner with the Asian Family Play Set to encourage children to role-play different family scenarios, promoting social interaction and cultural awareness. Integrate the figures into storytelling sessions, allowing children to create narratives that reflect their understanding of family structures.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a family tree using the figures, fostering discussions about family relationships and cultural backgrounds. Organise a “family day” where children can bring in photos or items from home to share alongside the play set, enhancing connections between home and the learning environment.

Provocation Ideas
Provide a range of materials such as fabric, paper, and art supplies for children to create their own family accessories or settings, extending their imaginative play. Introduce books about diverse families and cultures, prompting children to use the figures to act out stories and explore themes of inclusivity and acceptance.