How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Busy Board – Forest Friends encourages children to engage in hands-on exploration, fostering their natural curiosity and desire to learn through play. By interacting with the various features, such as the latches and shape sorter, children can investigate cause and effect, enhancing their inquiry skills in a playful context.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product offers multiple opportunities for children to develop foundational STEM skills as they manipulate the different components. The inclusion of shape sorting and a miniature clock introduces concepts of spatial awareness and time-telling, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving as children figure out how to use each feature effectively.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Busy Board in a designated fine motor skills area to encourage children to explore and practice their hand-eye coordination.
Incorporate the Busy Board into a nature-themed learning corner, allowing children to connect with the forest friends while engaging in imaginative play.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Invite children to work in pairs to take turns unlocking the doors and sharing stories about the hidden animals they discover.
Encourage children to use the shape sorter as part of a larger activity where they create their own animal habitats using natural materials.

Provocation Ideas
Present the Busy Board alongside a collection of animal figurines to inspire children to create narratives about the forest friends they encounter.
Use the clock feature to introduce a simple game where children can set times for different activities, fostering discussions about routines and time management.