How this product aligns with the EYLF
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The 500ml squeeze bottle serves as a practical tool for children to develop self-care skills, such as handwashing and personal hygiene. By using the bottle to dispense soap or sanitiser, children can learn to manage their own hygiene routines, fostering a sense of independence and responsibility in their daily activities.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This product can be integrated into various play scenarios, allowing children to explore concepts of measurement and volume during water play or art activities. As they experiment with the squeeze bottle, children engage in inquiry-based learning, testing how much liquid can be dispensed and observing the effects of their actions in a hands-on manner.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
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 a handwashing station where children can use the squeeze bottle to dispense soap, promoting hygiene practices in a fun and engaging way.
Incorporate the squeeze bottle into a sensory play area, allowing children to explore different liquids and textures while developing fine motor skills.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the squeeze bottle in a water play activity, where they can practice pouring and measuring, enhancing their understanding of volume.
Provide paint or coloured water in the squeeze bottle for children to create artwork, allowing them to express their creativity while developing hand-eye coordination.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the squeeze bottle during a science exploration, inviting children to investigate how different liquids flow and interact with one another.
Use the squeeze bottle to create a simple experiment where children can observe the effects of squeezing on liquid movement, promoting curiosity and inquiry.
