How this product aligns with the EYLF
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
The Natureplay Deckciting Outdoor Blocks provide children with opportunities to explore fundamental concepts of engineering and mathematics through hands-on construction. As children manipulate the blocks to create various structures, they engage in problem-solving and critical thinking, enhancing their understanding of spatial awareness and balance.
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
These blocks encourage open-ended play, allowing children to investigate their environment and experiment with different building techniques. Through collaborative play, children can ask questions, share ideas, and reflect on their building experiences, fostering a sense of inquiry and discovery.
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 designated building area outdoors where children can freely access the blocks, promoting exploration and creativity in a natural setting.
Incorporate the blocks into a science corner, encouraging children to test the stability of their structures and discuss the principles of balance and gravity.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Invite children to work in small groups to design and build a bridge using the blocks, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Encourage children to create a themed structure, such as a castle or a tower, and share stories about their creations, enhancing language and imaginative play.
Provocation Ideas
Present a challenge where children must build a structure that can support a specific weight, prompting them to think critically about design and stability.
Provide a variety of natural materials alongside the blocks, inviting children to incorporate these elements into their constructions and explore connections with the natural world.
