How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Large Wooden Scoop provides children with an open-ended resource that encourages exploration and inquiry through tactile play. As children engage with sand and water, they can experiment with concepts such as volume, weight, and texture, fostering a natural curiosity about their environment.
Promoting connection with the natural world
Crafted from natural materials and finished with non-toxic oil, this scoop invites children to engage with the outdoors in a meaningful way. It supports sensory experiences as children manipulate natural elements, enhancing their appreciation for the environment and promoting sustainable play practices.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
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 sand and water play station where children can use the scoop to transfer materials, promoting cooperative play and sharing.
Create a natural play corner with the scoop alongside other natural materials, encouraging sensory exploration and imaginative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the scoop to create different structures in the sand, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Organise a water play activity where children can measure and pour using the scoop, integrating early math concepts into their play.
Invite children to fill the scoop with various natural items, such as leaves or stones, to create a nature collage, supporting creativity and self-expression.
Provocation Ideas
Present the scoop alongside a variety of containers and natural materials, prompting children to explore different ways to fill, empty, and sort items.
Introduce a storytelling session where children can use the scoop as a prop to act out stories involving nature, enhancing language and communication skills.
