How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Large Wooden Mirror Blocks encourage children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore concepts of balance, symmetry, and reflection. As children stack and build with the blocks, they are prompted to inquire about their own reflections and the perspectives created through their constructions, fostering a sense of curiosity and exploration.
Supporting creativity and self-expression
These mirror blocks provide a unique medium for children to express their creativity as they design and construct various structures. The reflective surfaces invite imaginative play, enabling children to see themselves and their creations from different angles, which enhances their ability to express ideas and emotions through their play.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a dedicated building area where children can freely explore the mirror blocks alongside other construction materials, encouraging collaborative play and problem-solving.
Incorporate the mirror blocks into a sensory exploration station, allowing children to engage with light and reflections while discussing their observations.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a mirrored maze or tunnel using the blocks, prompting discussions about shapes and spatial awareness as they navigate through their creation.
Facilitate a storytelling session where children use the mirror blocks to represent characters or scenes, enhancing their narrative skills and creativity.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a reflective art project where children use the mirror blocks to create patterns or designs, encouraging them to think about symmetry and design elements.
Pose questions about what they see in the mirrors, prompting children to articulate their thoughts and observations, thus enhancing their language skills and self-expression.
