How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Light Panel A3 serves as a dynamic resource that encourages children to explore concepts of light, colour, and shape through hands-on investigation. By providing a visually stimulating environment, it promotes inquiry-based learning where children can experiment and discover through play, fostering their natural curiosity and engagement.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product supports the development of early STEM skills by allowing children to manipulate light and colour in various ways. As they engage with the panel, they can observe cause and effect relationships, enhancing their understanding of scientific concepts while developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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 the Light Panel A3 in a science corner to encourage children to explore light and shadow through various materials, fostering inquiry and experimentation.
In an art area, use the panel as a backdrop for translucent materials, allowing children to create layered artworks that highlight colour mixing and light effects.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the light panel to create shadow puppets, promoting storytelling and imaginative play as they narrate their own stories.
Provide a selection of coloured transparent shapes for children to arrange on the panel, facilitating discussions about colour blending and geometric shapes.
Organise a group activity where children can collaboratively create a light-based display, enhancing their social skills and teamwork.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Light Panel A3 during a nature exploration session, inviting children to investigate how natural objects interact with light.
Use the panel to provoke discussions about day and night by exploring how light changes the appearance of various materials, encouraging critical thinking about the world around them.
