How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Jumbo Colour Stacking Gems provide an open-ended resource that encourages children to explore their creativity through play. As children stack and balance the various shapes and sizes, they engage in inquiry-based learning, testing their ideas and developing problem-solving skills in a natural and enjoyable way.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product supports children’s understanding of basic engineering concepts as they experiment with balance and stability. By manipulating the gems, children can explore spatial awareness and develop critical thinking skills, laying the groundwork for future STEM learning.
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 building area where children can freely access the Jumbo Colour Stacking Gems to encourage collaborative construction projects.
Incorporate the gems into a sensory play station, allowing children to explore textures and colours while engaging in imaginative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create structures based on stories they have heard, promoting language development and storytelling through their building experiences.
Organise a stacking challenge where children work in pairs to build the tallest structure, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Invite children to sort the gems by colour or shape, integrating early mathematical concepts into their play.
Provocation Ideas
Present a scenario where the gems are used to build a bridge for toy animals, prompting discussions about engineering and design.
Introduce a theme of nature by asking children to create a garden using the gems, linking their play to the natural world and enhancing their imaginative play.
