Processed materials

Early childhood education has a strong focus on nature play and natural materials. However, interaction with processed materials is just as important.

The educational benefits of processed materials include sensory awareness.

EYLF learning outcomes

Processed materials aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it is a material (4.4).

Learning opportunities

Explore types of processed materials

Children can learn about different types of processed materials:

• cardboard
• metal
• paper
• plastic
• synthetic fibres.