How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Mirror Block Set encourages children to explore and engage in play-based learning through tactile experiences and open-ended construction. As children manipulate the blocks, they can experiment with shape recognition and reflective properties, fostering curiosity and inquiry about their environment.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product provides opportunities for children to develop foundational STEM skills as they engage in block building and pattern-making. Through hands-on exploration, children can investigate spatial relationships and problem-solve as they create structures, enhancing their understanding of geometry and balance.
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 construction area where children can freely explore the Mirror Block Set, encouraging collaborative building projects that promote teamwork and communication.
Introduce the blocks during a light box activity, allowing children to explore light and reflection while creating patterns and shapes, integrating sensory experiences into their learning.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create reflective patterns using the blocks, promoting discussions about symmetry and design as they share their creations with peers.
Organise a shape scavenger hunt where children use the blocks to identify and match shapes found in the classroom, enhancing their shape recognition skills through play.
Provocation Ideas
Present the Mirror Block Set alongside a variety of other building materials to inspire children to create unique structures, prompting them to think critically about how different materials interact.
Invite children to explore the concept of reflection by using the blocks to create mirrored images, encouraging them to describe their observations and engage in storytelling about their creations.
