How this product aligns with the EYLF
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
The Natureplay Stem Planks and Ramps encourage children to engage in hands-on exploration of fundamental engineering concepts. As they manipulate the planks and ramps, learners can experiment with the principles of motion, speed, and friction, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a playful context.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
This product naturally invites children to create their own play scenarios, promoting inquiry-based learning. By constructing obstacle courses or engaging in gross-motor activities, children are encouraged to collaborate, communicate, and express their ideas, enhancing their overall learning experience through active participation.
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 STEM corner where children can explore the planks and ramps alongside other building materials, encouraging collaborative construction projects.
Incorporate the planks into a physical activity area, allowing children to use them for balance and movement exercises, enhancing gross motor skills.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to design and build their own ramps, experimenting with different angles and surfaces to see how they affect the speed of objects.
Organise a group challenge where children work together to create an obstacle course using the planks, promoting teamwork and communication.
Use the ramps to facilitate discussions about forces and motion, encouraging children to share their observations and hypotheses during play.
Provocation Ideas
Present a variety of small vehicles and objects for children to test on the ramps, prompting them to predict and discuss which will travel the fastest and why.
Invite children to document their experiments with drawings or simple written observations, integrating literacy into their STEM exploration.
