How this product aligns with the EYLF
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The Kozy Koala teething rattle is designed to provide comfort and support for infants during the teething process. Its soft, organic materials offer a safe and soothing tactile experience, promoting a sense of wellbeing and security for babies. This aligns with the EYLF’s emphasis on fostering emotional health and independence in young children as they explore their environment.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The gentle rattle inside the Kozy Koala encourages sensory exploration and auditory awareness, inviting infants to engage in play-based learning. As children grasp, shake, and explore the rattle, they develop their fine motor skills and curiosity about sound, which are fundamental aspects of inquiry-based learning in early childhood settings.
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
Introduce the Kozy Koala in a designated sensory corner where infants can explore different textures and sounds, promoting sensory awareness and comfort.
Set up a quiet reading nook with the Kozy Koala as a calming companion for infants during storytime, encouraging a peaceful environment for exploration and engagement.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage infants to shake the Kozy Koala while listening to different sounds in the environment, fostering auditory discrimination and sensory exploration.
Create a simple interactive game where infants can pass the Kozy Koala to each other, promoting social interaction and the development of sharing skills.
Provocation Ideas
Place the Kozy Koala alongside other soft toys and natural materials, inviting infants to explore and compare textures, sounds, and shapes in a sensory-rich environment.
Use the Kozy Koala as a storytelling prop, encouraging educators to incorporate it into narratives that promote language development and imaginative play.
