How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Writing and Counting Trays provide an engaging resource for children to explore numeracy through play-based learning. By filling the trays with various materials such as sand or play dough, children can experiment with writing numbers and counting, fostering their curiosity and inquiry skills in a hands-on manner.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product encourages children to engage with mathematical concepts in a tactile way, promoting their understanding of numbers and counting. As they manipulate different materials within the trays, children can develop problem-solving skills by exploring various methods of representation and quantity.

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 numeracy corner where children can access the Writing and Counting Trays alongside other mathematical resources to encourage independent exploration of numbers.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the trays for tracing numbers with their fingers or writing tools, enhancing their fine motor skills while reinforcing number recognition.
Provide a variety of materials, such as buttons or pebbles, for children to use in the trays to count and sort, promoting their understanding of quantity and comparison.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a themed activity where children can create a number garden using the trays filled with natural materials, stimulating their creativity while connecting with the natural world.
Present a challenge where children must fill the trays with a specific number of items, encouraging them to think critically about counting and quantity.