How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wooden Plus Block Set encourages children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore concepts of balance, structure, and design. As they stack and build, children naturally inquire about stability and spatial relationships, fostering a deeper understanding of their environment through hands-on experiences.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children collaborate to create structures, they engage in dialogue, negotiate roles, and share ideas, which enhances their language and social skills. The imaginative possibilities offered by the blocks inspire storytelling and creative expression, allowing children to articulate their thoughts and experiences as they play.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
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 with the Wooden Plus Block Set to encourage collaborative play and exploration of construction concepts. Integrate the blocks into a natural play environment to promote connections with the natural world through imaginative building.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own cityscapes using the blocks, fostering teamwork and communication as they plan and build together. Use the blocks to facilitate storytelling sessions, where children can construct scenes that relate to their narratives.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a challenge where children must build a structure that can support a specific weight, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking. Provide images of famous buildings and invite children to replicate them using the blocks, enhancing their understanding of architectural design.