How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wooden Lacing Fruits set encourages children to engage in hands-on play that fosters exploration and inquiry. As children manipulate the fruit pieces and laces, they can experiment with different threading techniques, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a playful context.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
Through the use of this product, children can enhance their descriptive language as they identify and discuss the various fruits while engaging in cooperative play. This interaction supports social skills as children share ideas, take turns, and collaboratively create sequences with the lacing activity.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated lacing station where children can explore the Wooden Lacing Fruits alongside other manipulative resources, encouraging independent play and fine motor practice.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create fruit patterns or sequences as they lace, promoting early mathematical concepts such as sorting and ordering.
Facilitate a group activity where children work together to create a fruit salad using the lacing pieces, enhancing their social interaction and collaborative skills.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a storytelling session where children can use the laced fruits to act out a story, fostering imagination and narrative skills.
Create a colour sorting challenge where children match the lacing fruits to corresponding colour cards, reinforcing colour recognition and descriptive language.