How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Pet Counters provide children with a tangible resource to explore mathematical concepts through play. As children engage with the colourful animal counters, they can investigate counting, sorting, and basic operations like addition and subtraction, fostering a natural curiosity about numbers and their relationships.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
Using the Pet Counters encourages children to develop their language skills as they describe the animals, their colours, and the actions they are performing during play. This resource also supports social interaction as children can work collaboratively to create stories or games, enhancing their communication and imaginative play.

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 freely access the Pet Counters to explore counting and sorting activities. Use the counters to create a visual display of animal groups, encouraging children to engage in discussions about the different types and colours.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create simple addition and subtraction problems using the counters, allowing them to physically manipulate the animals to find solutions. Organise a counting game where children take turns rolling a die and collecting the corresponding number of counters, promoting turn-taking and cooperative play.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a storytime session where children can use the Pet Counters to act out the characters in a story, enhancing their storytelling skills. Set up a ‘pet shop’ role-play area where children can use the counters as animals for sale, encouraging imaginative play and social interaction.