How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The New Sprouts Fix It! set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, allowing them to explore roles and scenarios related to construction and repair. Through this play, children can inquire about how tools work and the purposes they serve, fostering curiosity and exploration in a safe environment.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children use the tools in the New Sprouts Fix It! set, they naturally engage in dialogue with peers, enhancing their language skills. This role-play scenario promotes collaboration and negotiation, as children discuss their ideas and share their experiences, thus building their social competencies.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated construction corner where children can explore the New Sprouts Fix It! tools alongside building materials, encouraging hands-on experiences. Integrate a storytelling area where children can create narratives around their construction projects, linking language development with imaginative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work together to ‘fix’ a classroom item using the tools, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills. Organise a role-play scenario where children take turns being the ‘builder’ and ‘helper’, fostering communication and social interaction.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a real-world object that needs ‘repair’ and invite children to use the New Sprouts Fix It! tools to discuss how they would fix it, stimulating inquiry and critical thinking. Provide images of various tools and ask children to match them with the corresponding tool in the set, enhancing their recognition and vocabulary.
