How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wooden Chilled Groceries set encourages children to engage in imaginative play, allowing them to explore the concepts of food storage and preparation. Through role play, children can experiment with categorising items as they decide what belongs in the fridge or freezer, fostering inquiry and critical thinking about food and nutrition.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This product provides opportunities for children to enhance their language skills as they describe the items, negotiate roles, and engage in dialogue during play scenarios. The variety of groceries encourages imaginative storytelling and collaboration, as children can create narratives around shopping, cooking, and sharing meals.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a home corner with the Wooden Chilled Groceries to create a realistic shopping and cooking experience, encouraging children to role-play different scenarios.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to sort the groceries into categories (e.g., drinks, dairy, condiments) to promote organisational skills and understanding of food groups.
Facilitate a cooking show where children use the groceries to create imaginary recipes, enhancing their storytelling and language skills.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a themed activity where children must decide which items need to be refrigerated and which can be stored in the pantry, stimulating discussions about food preservation.
Create a grocery list and have children ‘shop’ for the items using the Wooden Chilled Groceries, promoting literacy and numeracy through counting and matching.
