How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Mirror Numbers Small provides a tactile and visual resource that encourages children to explore mathematical concepts through play. As children manipulate the mirrors, they can engage in activities such as counting, number recognition, and pattern creation, fostering their natural curiosity and inquiry skills.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
The reflective surfaces of the mirrors allow children to experiment with symmetry and angles, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving. By tracing numbers and shapes, children can develop their understanding of mathematical relationships while enhancing their spatial awareness.

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 use the mirrors to explore number formation and engage in counting games with peers. Incorporate the mirrors into a creative arts area, allowing children to use them as tools for tracing and creating patterns.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own number games using the mirrors, such as matching numbers to quantities represented by objects in the environment. Facilitate a group activity where children can use the mirrors to explore reflections and symmetry by creating designs on paper.

Provocation Ideas
Present the mirrors alongside various materials, such as coloured paper and markers, to inspire children to create reflective art pieces. Use the mirrors to prompt discussions about shapes and numbers, inviting children to describe their observations and findings.