How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
Shelby’s Snack Shack Counting Game encourages children to engage in play-based learning through interactive gameplay. As children search for bones and count them, they explore early numeracy concepts in a fun and imaginative context, fostering curiosity and inquiry as they strategise and make decisions during the game.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This game provides opportunities for children to develop language and social skills as they communicate with peers while taking turns and following game directions. The imaginative scenario of helping Shelby find her bones promotes storytelling and creative thinking, enhancing their ability to express ideas and collaborate with others.
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 dedicated game corner where children can independently explore Shelby’s Snack Shack, encouraging peer interaction and cooperative play.
Integrate the game into a numeracy learning area, allowing children to practice counting and simple addition using the bones as manipulatives.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise small group sessions where children can play Shelby’s Snack Shack, focusing on turn-taking and collaborative problem-solving.
Create a storytelling session where children invent narratives about Shelby’s adventures at the beach, enhancing their language skills while using the game as a prop.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a scavenger hunt where children can find and count similar objects around the classroom, linking real-world experiences to the game’s counting concepts.
Encourage children to create their own counting games using the bones and other classroom materials, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
