How this product aligns with the EYLF

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
The Janod Balance Weights provide children with hands-on opportunities to explore concepts of weight and balance, fostering early STEM skills. As children manipulate the magnetic blocks, they engage in problem-solving and logical thinking, which are essential components of mathematical understanding.

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This product encourages open-ended exploration, allowing children to experiment with balance and weight in a playful context. By following the instruction cards or creating their own balancing acts, children are motivated to inquire, investigate, and learn through play, which is a fundamental aspect of the EYLF.

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 designated mathematics area where children can freely access the Balance Weights to explore concepts of measurement and balance. Incorporate a weighing scale for children to compare the weights of different blocks alongside the Balance Weights.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in pairs to create balancing challenges, promoting teamwork and communication as they discuss strategies. Use the instruction cards to guide children in completing specific tasks, enhancing their understanding of mathematical concepts through play.

Provocation Ideas
Present a scenario where children must balance a specific number of blocks to achieve a target weight, prompting them to think critically about weight distribution. Invite children to create their own balancing structures and share their designs with peers, fostering language development and creativity.