How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The 1 to 20 Aboriginal Counting Cards provide a tangible resource for children to engage in play-based learning through counting and number recognition. By incorporating culturally relevant imagery, these cards encourage children to explore mathematical concepts in a meaningful context, fostering inquiry as they connect numbers with their cultural significance.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
These counting cards serve as a catalyst for language development as children describe the images and engage in conversations about their meanings. The rich visual content invites storytelling and imaginative play, allowing children to express themselves and collaborate with peers, thereby enhancing their social skills.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
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 multicultural corner where children can explore the counting cards alongside other resources that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Use the cards during group activities to introduce counting games that promote collaboration and communication.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own counting stories using the cards as prompts, fostering creativity and narrative skills. Organise a counting scavenger hunt where children find objects that correspond to the numbers on the cards, integrating physical activity with number recognition.
Provocation Ideas
Display the counting cards in a way that invites children to make connections between the numbers and their own experiences, prompting discussions about counting in their daily lives. Use the cards to inspire art activities, where children can create their own representations of the images, deepening their understanding of cultural perspectives.
