How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natural Building Block Set encourages children to engage in open-ended exploration, fostering their natural curiosity and creativity. As they design and construct various structures, children are invited to inquire about balance, stability, and spatial relationships, which enhances their understanding of the world around them.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
Through the use of the building blocks, children can experiment with different configurations and designs, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving. This hands-on experience supports the development of early STEM skills as they learn to manipulate materials, test their ideas, and collaborate with peers to achieve their construction goals.
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 access the Natural Building Block Set, encouraging independent exploration and collaborative projects. Incorporate a variety of materials such as fabric and natural elements to enhance the building experience and stimulate imaginative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work together to create a large structure, discussing their ideas and negotiating roles to foster teamwork and communication. Organise a challenge where children must build a specific structure, such as a bridge or tower, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking as they strategise their designs.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a storytelling session where children can build scenes from their favourite stories using the blocks, integrating language development and creativity. Provide prompts or themes for children to construct representations of different environments, such as a city or a forest, to encourage imaginative play and exploration of concepts related to the natural world.
