Outcome 4Babies
EYLF Outcome 4 Activities for Babies
Children are confident and involved learners. Here are 5 practical, educator-tested activities for babies (0-12 months).
1
Cause and Effect Toys
Provide toys that respond to actions (press a button, hear a sound) to encourage exploration and learning.
Materials Needed:
- Cause-effect toys
- Musical toys
- Pop-up toys
EYLF Outcome 4: Learning
2
Treasure Basket Exploration
Fill baskets with safe household items of different weights, textures, and shapes for open-ended exploration.
Materials Needed:
- Basket
- Wooden spoon
- Fabric
- Metal cup
- Natural items
EYLF Outcome 4: Learning
3
Water Play Tray
Shallow water tray with cups and scoops for babies to explore cause and effect with water.
Materials Needed:
- Shallow tray
- Water
- Cups
- Scoops
- Floating toys
EYLF Outcome 4: Learning
4
Stacking and Nesting
Provide stacking cups and nesting toys for babies to practise problem-solving and spatial awareness.
Materials Needed:
- Stacking cups
- Nesting boxes
- Soft blocks
EYLF Outcome 4: Learning
5
Sensory Bag Exploration
Sealed bags filled with gel, beads, or paint for safe sensory exploration without mess.
Materials Needed:
- Zip-lock bags
- Hair gel
- Beads
- Paint
- Tape
EYLF Outcome 4: Learning
Tips for Implementing These Activities
- Adapt activities based on individual children's interests and abilities within the babies age range.
- Document children's responses and learning to inform future planning.
- Each activity can address multiple EYLF outcomes simultaneously.
- Allow children to lead and extend the activities in unexpected directions.
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