How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood 12-Hole Cubby Unit Classic provides a versatile storage solution that encourages children to engage in play-based learning. By allowing easy access to a variety of resources, children can explore their interests and initiate their own inquiries, fostering a sense of autonomy and curiosity in their learning environment.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This cubby unit supports children’s wellbeing by creating an organised and inviting space for their belongings. By having designated areas for their backpacks, clothing, and projects, children can develop a sense of ownership and responsibility, which contributes to their overall comfort and independence within the learning environment.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the cubby unit in a central area to store art supplies and encourage children to create their own projects, promoting creativity and self-expression.
Use the cubby unit to display books and manipulatives, inviting children to engage in storytelling and collaborative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to organise their own cubby spaces, fostering independence and responsibility while they learn to manage their belongings.
Create themed play areas around the cubby unit, such as a construction zone with building materials or an art corner with craft supplies, to stimulate imaginative play.
Invite children to use the cubby unit as a stage for puppet shows or storytelling, enhancing their language and social skills.
Provocation Ideas
Place a selection of natural materials in the cubby unit and invite children to explore and create with them, promoting connection with the natural world.
Set up a ‘mystery box’ in one of the cubby holes, filled with various objects, to spark curiosity and encourage inquiry-based exploration.
