How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Earth Mini Play Sets encourage children to engage in imaginative play, fostering inquiry as they create narratives and scenarios with the small world figurines. Through this play, children can explore concepts of colour, nature, and community, promoting a deeper understanding of their environment and the diverse perspectives within it.

Supporting creativity and self-expression
This product provides a rich resource for creative expression, allowing children to manipulate the felt and wood figurines in various ways. As they build their own worlds and stories, children develop their unique ideas and solutions, enhancing their ability to express themselves and think creatively.

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 small world play area where children can use the Earth Mini Play Sets to create their own environments, encouraging exploration and storytelling. Incorporate the sets into a colour matching activity, where children sort the figurines by colour and discuss their attributes.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the figurines to act out stories during group time, promoting language development and social skills. Facilitate a collaborative art project where children create a large mural of their imagined world, using the figurines as inspiration for their artwork.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Earth Mini Play Sets during a nature exploration session, prompting children to compare the figurines with real-world elements they observe outdoors. Use the sets to spark discussions about different cultures and communities, inviting children to share their own experiences and perspectives.