How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Acrylic & Mirror Blocks encourage children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore concepts of balance, structure, and spatial awareness. As children manipulate and arrange the blocks, they naturally engage in inquiry-based learning, testing their ideas and experimenting with different configurations.
Supporting creativity and self-expression
These blocks provide a versatile medium for children to express their creativity as they construct various structures such as forts and castles. The combination of coloured acrylic and mirrors invites imaginative play, enabling children to create their own narratives and environments, fostering their self-expression through construction.
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 construction area where children can freely access the blocks, encouraging collaborative building projects.
Incorporate the blocks into a storytelling corner, allowing children to create settings for their narratives using the structures they build.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in pairs or small groups to design and build a community, discussing the roles of different buildings within their constructed environment.
Introduce challenges, such as building the tallest tower or creating a bridge, to promote problem-solving and critical thinking skills during play.
Use the reflective surfaces of the blocks to explore light and colour, prompting discussions about reflections and shadows.
Provocation Ideas
Provide a theme, such as “castles” or “space stations,” and invite children to create structures that fit within these concepts, enhancing their imaginative play.
Introduce natural materials alongside the blocks, such as leaves or stones, to inspire children to integrate elements from the natural world into their constructions.
