How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Teach Me Time Class Set encourages children to engage in play-based learning by allowing them to explore and practise time concepts in a hands-on manner. As children manipulate their own clocks alongside the teacher’s clock, they can inquire about time, develop their understanding of daily routines, and engage in discussions about time management and sequencing.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product supports the development of early STEM skills by providing children with the opportunity to explore mathematical concepts related to time. As they learn to read the clock and understand the passage of time, they are also encouraged to solve problems related to scheduling and time estimation, enhancing their critical thinking and reasoning abilities.

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 time-telling corner where children can use the clocks to create daily schedules or timelines of their activities.
Incorporate the clocks into a maths learning area where children can explore concepts of time through matching activities or sequencing events.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a ‘time scavenger hunt’ where children use their clocks to find and match times displayed around the classroom.
Create a role-play scenario where children can use the clocks to plan a day at school, including arrival times, playtime, and snack breaks.
Encourage children to create stories or scenarios that involve specific times of day, using their clocks to illustrate their narratives.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a question such as “What do we do at 3 o’clock?” and encourage children to use their clocks to discuss and illustrate their answers.
Provide a variety of scenarios and ask children to set their clocks to represent different times, fostering discussion about routines and time management.