It’s Not a Box: Creative Thinking & Problem Solving Activities for Kindergarten EYLF

It’s Not a Box is a play-based inquiry resource designed to develop creative thinking, problem-solving, and growth mindset in the early years. Through open-ended art, movement, drawing, and construction experiences, children are encouraged to reimagine materials, take risks, and explore ideas without fear of getting it “wrong”. Aligned to the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF, V2).

What's included in this 'It’s Not a Box' - Creative Thinking & Problem Solving Activity Pack for Kindergarten:

✅ Print-and-Go templates.

✅ EYLF links and clear learning intentions

✅ A suggested literature list to support inquiry

✅ Teacher guidance for facilitating open-ended learning

✅ 4 open-ended activities and templates

Perfect For:

❤️ Supporting play-based inquiry in Kindergarten

❤️ Developing creative thinking and problem-solving

❤️ Encouraging collaboration and oral language

❤️ Designed for Kindergarten and early years classrooms.

Why Teachers Love this 'It’s Not a Box' - Creative Thinking & Problem Solving Activity Pack for Kindergarten:

❤️ Teacher guidance for facilitating open-ended learning

❤️ The learning happens in the process