How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The MODU Foam Block STEM Explorer Kit encourages children to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to explore various construction possibilities. Through this hands-on experience, children can inquire about balance, stability, and design, fostering their natural curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product provides opportunities for children to experiment with basic engineering concepts as they connect blocks and wheels to create different structures. As they manipulate the components, children develop critical thinking and spatial awareness, which are foundational elements of early 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 MODU kit to create structures, fostering collaboration and discussion among peers.
Incorporate the kit into a STEM corner, pairing it with books about engineering and construction to inspire children’s creativity and inquiry.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to work in small groups to design and build a vehicle using the wheels and blocks, promoting teamwork and communication skills.
Challenge children to create a structure that can hold a certain weight, fostering experimentation and critical thinking as they test their designs.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a theme such as “transportation” and invite children to create different types of vehicles with the kit, encouraging imaginative play and storytelling.
Present a scenario where children must build a bridge or tower that can withstand a gentle breeze, prompting them to think critically about stability and design.