How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The “What How and Why Dinosaurs Book and Poster” encourages children to engage in inquiry-based learning by posing questions that stimulate curiosity about dinosaurs and the geological eras they inhabited. Through exploration of the book, children can investigate their interests, fostering a sense of wonder and promoting active participation in their learning journey.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This resource supports the development of language skills as children read and discuss the information presented in a question-and-answer format. Sharing their thoughts and findings with peers enhances communication and social interaction, while imaginative play can be inspired by the themes and concepts explored in the book.
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
Set up a reading corner with the dinosaur book and related materials, encouraging children to explore independently or in small groups. Create a display area featuring the poster alongside dinosaur models or fossils to enhance visual learning.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a dinosaur-themed storytelling session where children can take turns asking and answering questions from the book, fostering language development. Facilitate a creative art activity where children can draw their favourite dinosaur and share facts they learned from the book, promoting imaginative expression.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a fossil excavation activity where children can dig for ‘fossils’ in a sensory bin, using the book as a reference to identify their findings. Pose open-ended questions from the book during group discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaborative learning.
