How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting creativity and self-expression
The Black Matt Squares provide a versatile medium for children to explore their creativity and express themselves through various art and craft activities. By using these squares, children can engage in open-ended projects that allow them to manipulate materials, experiment with design, and create unique artworks that reflect their individual ideas and emotions.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
These black squares can be incorporated into play-based learning environments, encouraging children to investigate concepts such as shape, size, and spatial awareness. As children use the squares in collaborative projects, they naturally engage in inquiry-based learning, asking questions and exploring different ways to use the materials to enhance their play experiences.
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
Create a dedicated art corner where children can access the Black Matt Squares for independent or guided art projects, fostering creativity and self-expression. Use the squares in a literacy area to create storyboards, allowing children to illustrate narratives or sequences visually.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to build structures or patterns using the squares, integrating concepts of geometry and spatial awareness into their play. Organise a collaborative mural project where children can work together to create a large artwork using the squares, promoting teamwork and communication skills.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Black Matt Squares during a discussion about shapes and colours, inviting children to explore how they can combine them with other materials for mixed media art. Set up a challenge where children must use the squares to create a specific shape or design, encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking.
