How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
Mobilo Connectors provide children with a hands-on resource that encourages exploration and experimentation through play. As children manipulate the connectors to create various structures, they engage in inquiry-based learning, testing their ideas and refining their designs, which enhances their understanding of spatial relationships and engineering concepts.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
The versatile components of Mobilo Connectors invite children to engage in problem-solving as they figure out how to assemble different shapes and structures. This process not only supports their cognitive development but also fosters early STEM skills by encouraging logical thinking, planning, and the application of mathematical concepts such as symmetry 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 access Mobilo Connectors, encouraging collaborative building projects and peer interactions.
Incorporate Mobilo Connectors into a themed learning unit, such as transport or architecture, allowing children to create relevant models and discuss their designs.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in small groups to build a structure that can support a specific weight, fostering teamwork and problem-solving.
Challenge children to create a vehicle using the connectors and wheels, integrating discussions about movement and function in their play.
Invite children to design and construct a bridge, prompting conversations about stability and engineering principles.
Provocation Ideas
Present a mystery box containing a few Mobilo Connectors and ask children to guess what they could build, sparking their imagination and curiosity.
Display images of real-world structures and challenge children to replicate them using Mobilo Connectors, promoting critical thinking and creativity.
