How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Low Storage Unit Contemporary provides an organised and accessible space for children to engage in play-based learning. By storing various materials and resources, it encourages children to explore their interests, facilitating inquiry and discovery through self-directed play.

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This storage unit promotes a sense of ownership and responsibility among children as they learn to manage their own belongings. Its height and design allow children to independently access and return items, fostering confidence and a sense of belonging within the learning environment.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a designated art and craft area using the storage unit to organise materials such as paper, scissors, and glue, allowing children to easily access supplies for creative projects.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Use the storage unit to house a variety of books, encouraging children to select and read independently or in small groups, fostering a love for storytelling.
Set up a block play area where children can store and access different types of blocks, promoting collaborative building and problem-solving skills.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce a themed exploration area within the storage unit, rotating items related to current interests or topics, inviting children to engage in discussions and collaborative play.
Utilise the storage unit to display natural materials, such as leaves and stones, encouraging children to investigate and create connections with the natural world.