How this product aligns with the EYLF
Promoting connection with the natural world
“Let’s Learn about Compost” serves as an engaging resource that introduces children to the concept of composting, fostering a connection with the natural world. By exploring how to recycle organic materials, children can develop an understanding of sustainability and their role in caring for the environment.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The big book format encourages group reading and discussion, promoting collaborative learning experiences. Children can engage in inquiry-based learning as they ask questions about composting and explore the practical applications of reusing food waste, thus enhancing their critical thinking skills.
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 reading corner with “Let’s Learn about Compost” to encourage children to explore the book independently or in small groups, promoting literacy and environmental awareness.
Create a composting station in the classroom where children can sort food scraps and learn about the composting process, integrating hands-on learning with the book’s content.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a role-play activity where children can act out the composting process, using props to represent different compostable items mentioned in the book.
Encourage children to create their own composting posters or artwork inspired by the book, allowing them to express their understanding of sustainability creatively.
Facilitate a nature walk where children collect organic materials to discuss how these can be composted, linking real-world experiences to the book’s themes.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a sensory bin filled with soil and compostable items for children to explore, prompting discussions about decomposition and recycling.
Use the book as a starting point for a science inquiry project on the life cycle of plants, encouraging children to investigate how compost supports plant growth.
