How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Redwood Balance Block Set encourages children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore concepts of balance, stability, and spatial awareness. As children manipulate the blocks to create various structures, they are prompted to inquire about their designs and test their ideas, fostering a sense of curiosity and experimentation.
Promoting connection with the natural world
Crafted from Scandinavian Redwood, this balance block set provides children with a tangible connection to natural materials. As they play outdoors, children can develop an appreciation for the environment, learning about the properties of wood and the importance of sustainable resources while engaging in physical activity.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated outdoor space where children can freely explore the balance blocks, encouraging them to create their own obstacle courses and pathways.
Integrate the balance blocks into a physical education area, allowing children to practice gross motor skills through various balance challenges.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work collaboratively to design and build a balance beam, discussing the best ways to ensure stability and safety.
Create a storytelling session where children use the blocks to represent characters or settings, enhancing their imaginative play and narrative skills.
Organise a balance challenge where children take turns walking across their constructed paths, promoting turn-taking and social interaction.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a question, such as “How can we make our balance beam longer?” to stimulate problem-solving and critical thinking as children experiment with different configurations.
Provide additional materials like ropes or fabric to encourage children to enhance their balance structures, fostering creativity and innovation in their play.
