How this product aligns with the EYLF

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
The Dantoy Bio Shape Sorter encourages children to explore and understand shapes and colours, fostering early STEM skills. As children manipulate the pieces, they engage in problem-solving as they figure out how to fit each shape into the corresponding slot, promoting critical thinking and cognitive development.

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This shape sorter provides a hands-on learning experience that supports children’s natural curiosity and exploration. Through play, children can experiment with different shapes and colours, enhancing their understanding of spatial relationships while developing fine and gross motor skills.

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 dedicated area for the shape sorter where children can freely explore and manipulate the pieces, encouraging independent play and exploration.
Incorporate the shape sorter into a sensory play area, allowing children to combine it with other materials for varied tactile experiences.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to sort the shapes by colour or size, promoting discussions about their choices and reasoning.
Create a matching game where children find objects in the classroom that correspond to the shapes, enhancing their observational skills.
Use the shape sorter as part of a storytelling session, where children can use the shapes to represent characters or elements in a story.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the shape sorter during a nature walk, asking children to find natural items that resemble the shapes, fostering connections with the environment.
Present the shape sorter alongside a variety of art materials, inviting children to create their own shape-based artwork inspired by the sorter.