How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Australian Money Dominoes provide an interactive way for children to engage with financial concepts through play. As children match coins and notes to their values, they explore mathematical ideas in a hands-on manner, fostering curiosity and inquiry about money and its uses in everyday life.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product encourages children to develop their numeracy skills by recognising and matching different denominations of Australian currency. Through gameplay, children enhance their problem-solving abilities as they strategise to complete the dominoes, promoting critical thinking and mathematical reasoning.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
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 maths corner where children can explore the Australian Money Dominoes alongside other financial literacy resources, encouraging independent play and exploration.
Create a money-themed display using the dominoes to introduce concepts of value and currency, inviting children to engage in discussions about money in their everyday lives.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a game session where children take turns playing with the dominoes, promoting turn-taking and cooperative play while reinforcing their understanding of money.
Encourage children to create their own money-themed stories using the dominoes as visual aids, integrating language development with financial literacy.
Facilitate a matching game where children pair dominoes with real coins and notes, enhancing their recognition and understanding of Australian currency.
Provocation Ideas
Present a scenario where children can use the dominoes to ‘buy’ and ‘sell’ items in a pretend shop, allowing them to apply their understanding of money in a practical context.
Introduce a challenge where children must create a sequence using the dominoes that represents a simple transaction, encouraging them to think critically about the value of money.
