How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Tumbling Tower encourages children to engage in play-based learning by promoting exploration and experimentation. As children manipulate the blocks, they develop their understanding of balance and gravity, fostering inquiry and critical thinking as they strategise how to remove and stack the blocks without toppling the tower.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product provides an opportunity for children to enhance their early STEM skills through hands-on experience. As they engage with the Tumbling Tower, children practice problem-solving by assessing the stability of the tower and making decisions about which block to remove, thereby developing their logical reasoning and spatial awareness.
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 dedicated space for the Tumbling Tower in the classroom where children can freely access the blocks and engage in independent or group play.
Incorporate the Tumbling Tower into a mathematics learning area, using it to explore concepts of height, balance, and measurement.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in pairs or small groups to take turns playing the Tumbling Tower, fostering social interaction and communication skills.
Challenge children to create their own variations of the game, such as building a themed tower or setting time limits, to enhance their creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Use the Tumbling Tower as a tool for storytelling, where children can create narratives around their game, integrating language development with play.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a discussion about balance and stability in nature, prompting children to observe and compare the tower’s structure with natural elements like trees or rocks.
Provide additional materials, such as fabric or paper, for children to design and decorate their own blocks, encouraging creativity while maintaining the core purpose of the Tumbling Tower.
