How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Silicone Wobble Stacker – Earth encourages children to engage in open-ended play, fostering their natural curiosity and creativity. As children build, nest, and explore with the stacker, they develop their problem-solving skills and learn to experiment with balance and coordination, which are essential components of play-based learning.
Supporting creativity and self-expression
This versatile stacker allows children to use their imagination in various ways, transforming it into bridges, tunnels, or hills. By manipulating the soft, flexible pieces, children express their ideas and creativity, which supports their overall development and self-confidence in a playful environment.
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 construction area where children can use the wobble stacker alongside other building materials to create imaginative structures. Incorporate the stacker into a sensory play area, allowing children to explore its texture and shape while engaging in tactile experiences.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a story using the wobble stacker as a central element, prompting them to describe their creations and the adventures they embark on. Organise a balance challenge where children stack the pieces in various configurations, fostering their understanding of balance and stability.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the stacker during a nature-themed play session, inviting children to explore how the earth tones relate to their environment and encouraging discussions about colours in nature. Present the stacker alongside natural materials, prompting children to create landscapes or scenes that reflect their observations of the world around them.
