How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Build-A-Ventures Large Set encourages children to engage in play-based learning through hands-on construction and imaginative play. As children explore the various pieces, they can experiment with design, structure, and balance, fostering inquiry as they test their ideas and collaborate with peers.
Supporting creativity and self-expression
This product provides an open-ended platform for children to express their creativity and individuality. By constructing diverse structures such as rocket ships or obstacle courses, children can manifest their ideas and narratives, enhancing their ability to communicate and share their imaginative concepts with others.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
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 access the Build-A-Ventures Large Set to create collaborative projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Incorporate the set into a themed learning area, such as space exploration or architecture, to inspire children’s creativity and storytelling.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work together to design and build a large structure, discussing their ideas and problem-solving as they go.
Organise a challenge where children create a specific structure, such as a bridge or a tower, to explore concepts of stability and balance.
Facilitate a storytelling session where children use their constructed models as props to narrate their own imaginative stories.
Provocation Ideas
Present a scenario where children must design a shelter for a specific purpose, prompting them to think critically about their construction choices.
Introduce a mystery box with additional materials (e.g., fabric, paper) to complement the Build-A-Ventures set, encouraging children to expand their creations and explore new ideas.
