How this product aligns with the EYLF

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
The Skeletal Starter Geo Kit provides children with the opportunity to engage in hands-on construction, fostering their understanding of basic geometric concepts. As they manipulate the sticks and connectors to create both 2D and 3D structures, children enhance their spatial awareness and problem-solving abilities, which are essential components of early STEM education.

Supporting creativity and self-expression
This construction set encourages open-ended play, allowing children to express their creativity through imaginative design. The inclusion of activity cards offers inspiration while still promoting individual expression, enabling children to explore their ideas and develop their unique constructions.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated construction area where children can freely access the Skeletal Starter Geo Kit to build and explore geometric shapes. Incorporate a display board for children to showcase their creations and discuss their building processes with peers.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in pairs or small groups to create a specific structure, such as a bridge or tower, fostering collaboration and communication skills. Use the activity cards to challenge children to replicate a design or create a new structure based on a theme, such as animals or vehicles.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Skeletal Starter Geo Kit during a storytelling session, prompting children to build structures related to the story’s setting or characters. Organise a ‘design challenge’ where children must create a structure that can support a specific weight, promoting critical thinking and experimentation.