How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Aboriginal Art Dominoes provide a versatile resource for children to engage in play-based learning. Through sorting, classifying, and creating paths with the dominoes, children can explore concepts of patterning and sequencing while developing their inquiry skills as they investigate the cultural significance of the designs.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
As children interact with the dominoes, they have opportunities to engage in conversations about the artwork and its cultural context. This promotes language development and encourages imaginative play, as children can create stories or scenarios based on the designs, fostering social skills through collaboration and shared experiences.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a dedicated cultural corner where children can explore the Aboriginal Art Dominoes alongside books and resources about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Use the dominoes to introduce concepts of patterns and sequences in a mathematics learning area.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the dominoes for memory games, matching the designs with their names or stories behind them. Facilitate a group activity where children create a large mural inspired by the designs on the dominoes, integrating art and storytelling.

Provocation Ideas
Set up a provocation where children can use the dominoes to create a path that tells a story, prompting discussions about the significance of the designs. Invite children to explore the dominoes in outdoor play, using them to create a trail or obstacle course that connects to their understanding of the natural world.