How this product aligns with the EYLF
Promoting connection with the natural world
The Natureplay Large Outdoor Rafiki Arch encourages children to engage with their outdoor environment by creating versatile play spaces that can be adapted to reflect natural elements. By incorporating materials such as leaves or fabric, children can explore themes of nature and their surroundings, fostering a deeper connection with the world around them.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This product serves as a catalyst for imaginative play, allowing children to create their own narratives and scenarios within the arch structure. As they transform the arch into various settings, such as a reading nook or a cave, they engage in inquiry-based learning, exploring concepts of space, shelter, and creativity through their play.
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 the arch in a reading corner, draping fabric to create a cosy space for storytelling sessions.
Incorporate the arch into an outdoor learning area, allowing children to use it as a base for nature-themed activities.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the arch as a starting point for imaginative role-play, such as a bear hunt or a secret hideout.
Provide materials like leaves and natural objects for children to decorate the arch, enhancing their creative expression and connection to nature.
Use the arch as a backdrop for group games, promoting teamwork and social interaction among children.
Provocation Ideas
Invite children to explore different ways to use the arch by asking open-ended questions about what it could represent in their play.
Encourage children to experiment with different materials to create their own unique play environments around the arch, fostering inquiry and problem-solving skills.
