Bushland & Blooms Playscarves Set of 6

Inspired by the colours of Australian bushland and flowering gardens, this set of six soft, lightweight cotton play scarves invites children to explore nature through open-ended play.

Use them to create bushland habitats for animal figures, gather and fold them into flowers, or weave them through baskets and branches. They can become garden beds in small-world play, blankets for dolls or fluttering butterflies during music and movement. With no set purpose or limits, children can follow their own ideas and transform the scarves into whatever their imagination inspires.

The pink scarf provides a wonderful opportunity to explore Australia’s pink everlasting daisies. Children can create fabric flowers and observe real blooms, discovering how the papery pink bracts surround the tiny flowers in the yellow centre. Set of 6 scarves. Made from cotton. Measures 50 x 50cm. Care Instructions: Gently hand wash in cold water with mild detergent. Do not bleach, wring or tumble dry. Dry flat in the shade and use a cool iron if needed. Ages 3yrs+.

Educational Benefits

• Creativity & Imagination: Encourages children to transform scarves into flowers, habitats, blankets and imaginative play props.
• Fine Motor Skills: Supports coordination and dexterity through folding, draping, gathering, weaving and arranging fabric.
• Sensory Exploration: Offers opportunities to explore the soft, lightweight texture and colours of cotton.
• Spatial Awareness: Encourages children to experiment with positioning, layering and arranging materials.
• Environmental Awareness: Introduces Australian flora and bushland habitats, fostering curiosity about the natural world.
• Language & Storytelling: Inspires children to describe their creations, share ideas and develop imaginative stories.
• Social Interaction: Supports collaborative play, role negotiation and sharing ideas with peers.

EYLF Connections

Outcome 2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world

  - 2.4 Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment.

Outcome 3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

  - 3.2 Children become strong in their physical learning and wellbeing.

Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners

  - 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity and imagination.

  - 4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem-solving, inquiry, experimentation and investigating.

  - 4.4 Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies, natural and processed materials.

Outcome 5 – Children are effective communicators

  - 5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes.

  - 5.3 Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of media.