How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Fingers Counting Board encourages children to engage in hands-on exploration of numbers and counting through play. By manipulating the board and counting fingers, children can investigate mathematical concepts in a tactile and visual manner, fostering curiosity and inquiry in their learning process.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product supports the development of early STEM skills by providing a concrete representation of numbers and counting. As children interact with the board, they not only practice counting but also begin to understand the relationships between quantities and numerals, laying the groundwork for future mathematical problem-solving.
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 mathematics corner where the Fingers Counting Board is available for children to explore independently, encouraging self-directed learning.
Incorporate the board into group activities, allowing children to take turns counting fingers and discussing their findings with peers.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Create a counting game where children use the Fingers Counting Board to match numeral cards with the corresponding number of fingers.
Encourage children to use the board during storytelling sessions, counting characters or objects as they relate to the narrative.
Have children work in pairs to create their own counting stories using the board, promoting collaboration and language development.
Provocation Ideas
Present the Fingers Counting Board alongside a variety of counting materials, such as blocks or counters, to inspire children to create their own counting challenges.
Invite children to explore the concept of left and right by using the board in a movement activity, where they identify and count fingers while following directional prompts.
