How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Felt Dinosaurs set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, fostering their natural curiosity and inquiry skills. As children create narratives and scenarios with the dinosaurs, they explore concepts of storytelling, roles, and relationships, enhancing their understanding of the world around them.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
Through collaborative play with the Felt Dinosaurs, children can develop their language skills as they communicate and negotiate roles within their play. This set provides opportunities for children to express their ideas and emotions, promoting social interactions and the development of their imaginative capabilities.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated felt play corner where children can freely explore the Felt Dinosaurs, encouraging independent and cooperative play. Integrate the dinosaurs into a themed area, such as a prehistoric landscape, to stimulate discussion and inquiry.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create stories or scenarios using the Felt Dinosaurs, promoting language development and imaginative play. Facilitate a group activity where children can build a habitat for the dinosaurs using various materials, integrating elements of construction and design.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Felt Dinosaurs during a discussion about different animals, prompting children to compare them with real dinosaurs and explore their characteristics. Use the dinosaurs to inspire a creative art project where children can design their own dinosaur using various art supplies.