How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Magformers My First Set encourages children to engage in hands-on play, allowing them to explore concepts of colour, shape, and spatial relationships. Through building and creating, children can inquire about how different pieces connect and balance, fostering an environment of discovery and experimentation.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This magnetic construction kit serves as an introduction to foundational STEM concepts, enabling children to engage in problem-solving as they construct various models. By matching and sorting pieces, children develop critical thinking skills and learn to apply their understanding of geometry and spatial awareness in a playful context.

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 building corner with the Magformers My First Set, allowing children to freely explore construction while developing their fine motor skills. Use the printed colour idea book as a resource for guided group activities, encouraging collaboration and communication among peers.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own structures using the magnetic pieces, prompting them to describe their creations and the process they followed. Organise a challenge where children must build a specific shape or structure, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills as they work together to achieve the goal.

Provocation Ideas
Present a selection of everyday objects and ask children to replicate them using the Magformers, stimulating their creativity and critical thinking. Introduce open-ended questions during play, such as “What happens if we add another piece?” to encourage deeper inquiry and exploration of construction principles.