How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Dinosaur Bones Match and Measure Set invites children to engage in hands-on exploration and inquiry. By matching, counting, and measuring the dinosaur bones, children can develop their curiosity and investigative skills, fostering a deeper understanding of their environment through play.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product encourages children to explore concepts of measurement and comparison, which are foundational to early mathematics. As children interact with the different lengths of the bones, they can practice problem-solving skills and develop their understanding of size and order.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a discovery station with the dinosaur bones buried in sand or soil, encouraging children to dig and uncover their findings while discussing their discoveries.
Create a measurement chart where children can record the lengths of the dinosaur bones, promoting numeracy skills and data collection.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a matching game where children pair the bones with the corresponding measurement cards, enhancing their understanding of size and comparison.
Encourage children to create a dinosaur excavation site in the outdoor area, using the bones in water play to stimulate sensory exploration and imaginative play.
Facilitate a storytelling session where children use the bones to create narratives about dinosaurs, promoting language development and creativity.
Provocation Ideas
Present a question such as “How many bones do you think we can find?” to spark curiosity and encourage collaborative exploration.
Invite children to measure their own arms or legs against the lengths of the dinosaur bones, prompting discussions about measurement and personal comparison.
