How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Two Tone Stacking Arch encourages children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore concepts of balance, stability, and design. As they stack and sort the arches, children are prompted to inquire about their own creations, fostering a sense of curiosity and problem-solving.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This resource provides opportunities for children to experiment with spatial awareness and structural integrity. By manipulating the arches, children can develop foundational skills in mathematics and engineering, as they learn to predict outcomes and test their ideas through hands-on experiences.

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 block and construction area where children can freely access the Two Tone Stacking Arch, encouraging collaborative building projects. Incorporate natural materials alongside the arches to enhance sensory exploration and creativity.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Invite children to create patterns with the arches, discussing the colours and shapes as they work. Encourage small groups to build structures together, fostering teamwork and communication skills as they negotiate design ideas.

Provocation Ideas
Present the arches alongside a variety of other building materials and challenge children to create the tallest structure they can. Use the arches to inspire storytelling, where children can create narratives based on their constructions and the characters they imagine.