How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Click and Link Gears set provides children with a hands-on opportunity to explore concepts of movement and construction through play. As they manipulate the colourful gears and links, children engage in inquiry-based learning, testing their ideas about how to create moving structures and observing the effects of their actions.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product encourages children to think critically and solve problems as they figure out how to connect the gears to create functional designs. By experimenting with different configurations, children develop foundational STEM skills, including understanding cause and effect, spatial awareness, and logical reasoning.

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 building area where children can freely explore the Click and Link Gears, encouraging collaborative construction projects that promote teamwork and communication.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a challenge where children create a specific moving object, fostering problem-solving as they discuss and plan their designs.
Encourage children to create stories around their constructions, enhancing language skills as they describe their creations and the movements involved.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a theme, such as “machines,” and invite children to create their own gear-driven inventions, prompting discussions about how different machines work.
Provide additional materials like paper and markers for children to sketch their designs before building, integrating art with STEM exploration.