How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wooden Rustic Number Stacker encourages children to engage in hands-on play, allowing them to explore concepts of number recognition and counting in a tactile manner. As children stack the discs, they can experiment with balance and gravity, fostering inquiry-based learning through trial and error.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product supports the development of early STEM skills by inviting children to create a number line and explore numerical relationships. As they manipulate the discs, children can practice sorting and sequencing, enhancing their problem-solving abilities as they determine how to arrange the numbers and corresponding dots effectively.

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 number line display using the Wooden Rustic Number Stacker to reinforce number recognition and counting during group activities. Incorporate the discs into a maths corner where children can explore sorting and matching activities with other manipulatives.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own number games using the discs, such as matching numbers to the correct quantity of dots. Facilitate a collaborative stacking challenge where children work together to build the tallest number tower, discussing strategies as they play.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the Wooden Rustic Number Stacker during a storytelling session, prompting children to incorporate numbers into their narratives. Provide art materials for children to decorate the discs, promoting creativity while reinforcing their understanding of numbers and counting.