How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Winter Mountains set encourages children to engage in imaginative play and exploration. As they create various landscapes and scenarios, children can experiment with spatial awareness and develop their understanding of the world around them through hands-on experiences.

Supporting creativity and self-expression
The unique design and aesthetic of the wooden mountains inspire children to express their creativity. By incorporating these mountains into their play, children can construct narratives, build environments, and explore artistic expression through various forms of role play and storytelling.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a winter-themed sensory area where children can explore the mountains alongside natural materials like cotton wool for snow, enhancing their understanding of seasonal changes.

Set up a construction zone where children can use the mountains to build a winter village, fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills as they work together.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create stories involving the mountains, promoting language development and narrative skills through shared storytelling sessions.

Organise a role play scenario where children can use the mountains as part of an adventure, allowing them to explore different characters and settings in their imaginative play.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the mountains during a discussion about winter weather, prompting children to share their experiences and thoughts, thus enhancing their communication and critical thinking skills.

Use the mountains as a visual aid to inspire children to draw or paint winter landscapes, encouraging artistic expression and creativity in their artwork.