How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Ortoto Sensory Soft Bricks Set encourages children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore various building techniques and structures. Through tactile interaction with the bricks, children can investigate concepts of balance, stability, and spatial awareness, fostering their natural curiosity and inquiry skills.

Supporting creativity and self-expression
This set provides children with the opportunity to express their ideas and creativity through construction. By using the colourful bricks to build unique structures or following the figure cards, children can develop their imaginative play while also enhancing their ability to communicate their thoughts and designs to peers.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
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 Ortoto Sensory Soft Bricks, encouraging children to collaborate on construction projects that reflect their interests. Incorporate the bricks into a sensory play station, allowing children to explore different textures and colours while building.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create structures based on the figure cards, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking as they follow instructions. Facilitate a group challenge where children work together to build the tallest tower, fostering teamwork and communication skills.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a storytelling session where children can build scenes or characters from their favourite stories using the bricks, enhancing their narrative skills. Provide prompts for children to create their own stories based on the structures they build, encouraging imaginative thinking and language development.