How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Giant Outdoor Jenga encourages children to engage in cooperative play, fostering social interactions and teamwork as they strategise and take turns. This hands-on activity promotes inquiry as children explore balance, stability, and the effects of gravity while manipulating the blocks.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
As children stack and remove blocks, they are actively involved in problem-solving and critical thinking. They learn to assess risks and make decisions about how to build higher structures, enhancing their understanding of basic engineering concepts and spatial awareness.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
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 designated outdoor play area where children can engage with the Giant Outdoor Jenga, encouraging physical activity and social interaction. Incorporate the blocks into a storytelling corner, where children can create narratives around their building experiences.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a friendly competition where children take turns to remove blocks without toppling the tower, promoting turn-taking and patience. Encourage children to create their own rules for the game, fostering creativity and critical thinking as they negotiate and collaborate.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a challenge where children must build the tallest tower possible, prompting discussions about balance and stability. Provide measuring tapes for children to measure their structures, integrating mathematical concepts into their play.