How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Wooden Mirror Trays encourage children to engage in open-ended play, fostering exploration and inquiry. As children fill the trays with various items, they can investigate reflections and experiment with different shapes, enhancing their understanding of the world around them.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
The diverse shapes of the trays provide opportunities for children to sort and classify objects, promoting early mathematical concepts such as shape recognition and spatial awareness. This hands-on experience supports problem-solving as children figure out how to balance items and create patterns within the trays.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
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 discovery corner where children can explore the Wooden Mirror Trays with natural materials, promoting sensory experiences and discussions about textures and shapes.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to collect small treasures from around the classroom and sort them into the trays, enhancing their sorting skills and fostering conversations about their findings.
Facilitate a reflection activity where children can place various objects in the trays and observe how they appear in the mirrored surface, stimulating curiosity and discussion about reflections.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a storytelling session where children can use the trays to hold items that represent characters or elements from the story, enhancing their engagement and comprehension.
Create a challenge where children must balance different shapes in the trays, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving as they work together to achieve their goal.