How this product aligns with the EYLF
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The Sensory Fidget Stones provide children with a tactile resource that can help them manage their emotions and focus their attention. By engaging with these stones, children can develop self-regulation skills, allowing them to feel more comfortable in their learning environment and promoting a sense of independence as they learn to navigate their feelings.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
These tactile stones invite children to explore through touch and sensory interaction, fostering a natural curiosity about textures and shapes. As children manipulate the stones, they engage in play-based learning that encourages inquiry, exploration, and discovery, which are essential components of their developmental journey.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a calming corner in the classroom where children can use the Sensory Fidget Stones to help them self-soothe and regain focus during busy periods.
Incorporate the stones into a sensory bin that encourages exploration of different textures and shapes, promoting sensory play and discovery.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the stones during storytelling sessions, allowing them to hold a stone while listening to a story, which can help enhance their focus and engagement.
Set up a creative art station where children can use the stones to create impressions in clay or playdough, integrating sensory exploration with artistic expression.
Organise a game where children can sort the stones by design or texture, promoting problem-solving skills and collaborative play.
Provocation Ideas
Present the Sensory Fidget Stones alongside a variety of natural materials, inviting children to compare textures and discuss their preferences, fostering language development and social interaction.
Use the stones as part of a mindfulness activity, encouraging children to focus on the sensations they feel while holding each stone, supporting their emotional regulation and awareness.
