How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wonder Play Giant Blocks Nature Set encourages children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore their creativity and problem-solving skills. As children stack and build with the blocks, they naturally inquire about balance, structure, and design, fostering a deeper understanding of their environment through hands-on experiences.
Supporting creativity and self-expression
This resource provides a platform for children to express their ideas and imagination through construction and play. The unique shapes of the blocks, such as the rainbow and moon, inspire storytelling and artistic expression, enabling children to create their own narratives and representations in a playful context.
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
Create a dedicated building area where children can freely access the Giant Blocks Nature Set, encouraging collaborative construction projects. Integrate the blocks into a nature-themed learning space, inviting children to explore concepts of the natural world through imaginative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to build structures that represent different elements of nature, such as a rainbow bridge or a cloud tower, fostering creativity and storytelling. Organise a group activity where children work together to create an obstacle course using the blocks, promoting teamwork and physical coordination.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a storytelling session where children can use the blocks to illustrate their favourite stories or create new ones, enhancing their language skills. Set up a challenge where children must build the tallest structure they can, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving in a playful context.
