How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Jumbo Measuring Pipettes encourage children to engage in hands-on exploration during sand and water play. As children experiment with transferring liquids, they develop their understanding of volume and measurement, fostering inquiry-based learning through active participation.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
By using the pipettes, children can investigate and compare different volumes of liquid, enhancing their mathematical skills. This activity promotes critical thinking as they learn to predict outcomes and solve problems related to measurement 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 water play station where children can use the pipettes to explore concepts of volume and measurement while discussing their findings with peers.
Incorporate the pipettes into a science corner, allowing children to mix coloured water and observe the changes, fostering curiosity and inquiry.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the pipettes to create their own ‘liquid art’ by dropping coloured water onto paper, integrating art with science.
Organise a measuring challenge where children use the pipettes to fill containers with specific amounts of water, reinforcing their understanding of measurement through play.
Facilitate a group activity where children work together to create a ‘liquid rainbow’ by layering different coloured liquids, promoting collaboration and problem-solving.
Provocation Ideas
Present the pipettes alongside various containers of different sizes and shapes, inviting children to predict which will hold more or less liquid before testing their hypotheses.
Introduce a storytelling session where children can use the pipettes to act out a narrative involving characters who need to measure ingredients for a magical potion, linking language development with play.
