How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Emotions Wooden Puzzle invites children to engage in play-based learning by exploring various emotions through interactive play. As children manipulate the puzzle pieces, they can inquire about different feelings and discuss coping strategies, fostering a deeper understanding of emotional awareness in a supportive environment.

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This puzzle serves as a valuable resource for promoting children’s emotional wellbeing by helping them identify and express their feelings. By providing practical coping strategies, it encourages children to develop independence in managing their emotions, contributing to their overall social and emotional growth.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated emotions corner with the Emotions Wooden Puzzle alongside books and visual aids about feelings to encourage discussions about emotions during group time.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own stories using the puzzle pieces to represent different emotions, promoting language development and storytelling skills.
Organise a role-play activity where children use the puzzle to express how they feel in various scenarios, enhancing their social skills and emotional understanding.

Provocation Ideas
Present the Emotions Wooden Puzzle during a circle time discussion about feelings, prompting children to share their experiences related to each emotion.
Use the puzzle as a starting point for an art activity where children create their own emotion faces using various materials, integrating creativity with emotional exploration.