How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Deluxe XL Dinosaurs set encourages children to engage in imaginative role play and small world scenarios, fostering their natural curiosity about the prehistoric world. Through this play, children can explore concepts of size, movement, and social interaction, which are essential for their cognitive and social development.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children interact with the Deluxe XL Dinosaurs, they have opportunities to develop their language skills by describing their play, negotiating roles, and storytelling. This type of imaginative play supports the development of communication skills and enhances their ability to express ideas and emotions.

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
Set up a dinosaur-themed learning area with the Deluxe XL Dinosaurs, incorporating books and visual aids about dinosaurs to enhance children’s understanding and interest in the topic.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a dinosaur habitat using natural materials, promoting exploration and discussion about the environment in which dinosaurs lived.
Organise a dinosaur role play activity where children can act out stories or scenarios involving the dinosaurs, fostering creativity and language development.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a mystery box containing dinosaur-related items (e.g., fossils, books) alongside the Deluxe XL Dinosaurs to spark curiosity and inquiry-based discussions.
Create a “dinosaur discovery” station where children can observe and compare the sizes of the Deluxe XL Dinosaurs with other toys, promoting mathematical concepts and language use.