How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natureplay Heuristic Wicker Tray serves as a versatile resource for children to engage in open-ended play. By providing a space to explore heuristic materials and loose parts, it encourages children to investigate, experiment, and make connections through their play experiences.

Promoting connection with the natural world
This wicker tray can be filled with natural elements such as leaves, stones, and twigs, fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment. By incorporating these materials, children can explore textures and colours while developing an understanding of their natural surroundings.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the wicker tray in a nature corner filled with natural materials to encourage exploration and discussion about the environment.
Use the tray to display a variety of loose parts that children can use to create structures, promoting collaborative play and problem-solving.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to sort and classify items in the tray based on different attributes, such as size, shape, or colour, enhancing their inquiry skills.
Provide art materials alongside the tray for children to create representations of their findings, integrating creative expression with their explorations.

Provocation Ideas
Invite children to use the tray to create a miniature garden or habitat, sparking conversations about ecosystems and the role of different elements in nature.
Place the tray in a sensory play area with water and natural materials, allowing children to explore concepts of buoyancy and texture through hands-on experiences.