How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Lifesize Construction Foam Besser Blocks encourage children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore concepts of construction and design. As children manipulate the blocks to create various structures, they naturally engage in inquiry-based learning, testing their ideas and collaborating with peers.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
These foam blocks provide a hands-on opportunity for children to experiment with balance, stability, and spatial awareness. As they build and modify their structures, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential components of early STEM learning.

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 designated building area with the foam blocks, encouraging children to explore different building techniques and collaborate on larger projects.
Incorporate measuring tools such as rulers or tape measures to introduce concepts of size and dimension during block play.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the blocks to create themed structures, such as a castle or a house, fostering imaginative play and storytelling.
Facilitate a group activity where children work together to build a bridge, discussing the importance of stability and teamwork in construction.

Provocation Ideas
Provide a selection of images showing various architectural structures and invite children to replicate them using the foam blocks.
Introduce wet sand as a material to ‘cement’ the blocks together, prompting discussions about construction methods and materials.