How this product aligns with the EYLF

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
The Wooden Clock Shape Sorter provides children with opportunities to engage in early mathematical concepts, such as shape recognition and counting. As children manipulate the number blocks and move the hands of the clock, they are encouraged to explore problem-solving strategies, enhancing their understanding of time and spatial awareness.

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This interactive clock invites children to engage in play-based learning as they explore its features. Through hands-on interaction, children can ask questions, make predictions, and test their ideas, fostering a sense of curiosity and inquiry that is essential for their cognitive development.

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 mathematics corner where children can explore the Wooden Clock Shape Sorter alongside other counting and sorting materials to enhance their understanding of numbers and time.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own stories about time using the clock, promoting language development and imaginative play. Organise a group activity where children take turns moving the clock hands to represent different times of the day, fostering collaborative learning and communication.

Provocation Ideas
Present the Wooden Clock Shape Sorter alongside a variety of clocks and timers, inviting children to compare and discuss how different time-telling devices work. Use the clock to initiate discussions about daily routines and the importance of time management, encouraging children to share their experiences and thoughts.