How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Sand Timer encourages children to engage in play-based learning by introducing concepts of time in a tangible way. As children use the timer during games or experiments, they can explore the passage of time, fostering curiosity and inquiry about how long activities take and how to measure time effectively.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product supports the development of early STEM skills by allowing children to observe and measure time intervals. Through activities that involve timing challenges or experiments, children can enhance their problem-solving abilities as they strategise how to complete tasks within the set time frame.

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
Introduce the Sand Timer in the maths corner to help children understand time concepts through hands-on measurement activities. Use the timer during transitions to signal the end of activities, helping children develop a sense of time management.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Incorporate the timer into a game where children race to complete a puzzle or task before the sand runs out, promoting teamwork and communication. Set up a science experiment where children time how long it takes for different materials to dissolve, encouraging observation and discussion.

Provocation Ideas
Place the Sand Timer alongside various activities and ask children to predict how long they think each activity will take, fostering critical thinking and estimation skills. Use the timer during storytelling sessions to time how long each child can share their ideas, enhancing their communication skills.