How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natureplay Small World Grass Platforms provide a versatile resource for children to engage in imaginative play. By creating diverse environments such as villages or forests, children can explore narratives and scenarios that enhance their understanding of the world around them. This open-ended play encourages inquiry as children ask questions and seek solutions during their adventures.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children interact with the grass platforms, they are prompted to communicate their ideas and collaborate with peers. This shared play experience fosters language development as they describe their imaginative scenes and negotiate roles within their play. The platforms serve as a catalyst for storytelling, allowing children to express their creativity and enhance their social skills through cooperative play.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Incorporate the grass platforms into the home corner to create a miniature community, encouraging role play and social interaction. Use the platforms in a designated storytelling area to inspire children to create and act out their own narratives.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to build different landscapes using the grass platforms, prompting discussions about the features of each environment. Organise a collaborative project where children create a storybook based on the scenes they develop with the platforms.

Provocation Ideas
Set up a nature-themed provocation with the grass platforms and various natural materials, inviting children to explore and create their own small world. Provide figurines or animals alongside the platforms to inspire imaginative play and storytelling, enhancing engagement with the resource.