How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wooden Square Mirror Trays encourage children to engage in open-ended play and exploration. As children use the trays to sort and collect various items, they are prompted to inquire about their surroundings, fostering curiosity and critical thinking skills.

Supporting creativity and self-expression
The reflective surface of the trays invites children to explore their own images and those of their peers, enhancing their self-awareness and creativity. This interactive element allows for imaginative play, where children can express themselves through the arrangement of objects and reflections.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a sensory exploration area where children can use the trays to explore different textures and colours of natural materials.
Incorporate the trays into a dramatic play area, allowing children to use them as props for storytelling and role-play scenarios.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to fill the trays with various objects from nature, promoting sorting and categorisation skills while discussing their findings.
Facilitate a mirror play session where children can explore their reflections, prompting discussions about identity and self-image.
Use the trays for a treasure hunt, where children collect specific items and reflect on their choices and discoveries.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the trays with a selection of colourful items and invite children to create patterns or designs, fostering creativity and problem-solving.
Present the trays alongside a variety of reflective materials, encouraging children to compare and contrast their reflections and discuss the differences.