How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The A2 Folding Light Table Set encourages children to explore concepts of light, colour, and shape through hands-on investigation. By providing a bright, illuminated background, it invites open-ended exploration and experimentation, fostering curiosity and inquiry-based learning.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product supports the development of early STEM skills by allowing children to engage in activities that involve observation, classification, and experimentation with light and colour. The adjustable light settings can prompt discussions about how different intensities affect visibility and perception, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving 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 the light table in a science corner where children can experiment with various transparent and translucent materials to observe how they interact with light.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create shadow puppets and explore how changing the light source alters the shadows they create.
Provide a range of coloured transparent objects for children to layer on the light table, fostering discussions about colour mixing and light properties.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a collection of natural objects, such as leaves and flowers, for children to examine under the light table, promoting exploration of their shapes and textures.
Use the light table to display children’s artwork, inviting them to share stories about their creations and the colours they used.