How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Oakland Low Corner Storage Unit with Castors provides an accessible and organised space for children to engage in play-based learning. By offering a designated area for materials and resources, it encourages children to explore, investigate, and inquire through self-directed play, fostering their curiosity and creativity.

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This storage unit supports children’s independence by allowing them to easily access and return items, promoting responsibility for their environment. Its sturdy design and natural materials create a comfortable atmosphere, contributing to a sense of security and wellbeing within the learning space.

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
Use the storage unit to organise art supplies, encouraging children to select materials independently for creative projects.
Position the unit in a reading corner to store books, promoting literacy and a love for storytelling.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to role-play by using the storage unit to hold props and costumes, enhancing their imaginative play.
Set up a construction area where children can access building materials from the unit, fostering collaborative play and problem-solving skills.

Provocation Ideas
Place natural materials in the storage unit and invite children to create their own art or construction projects, stimulating creativity and exploration.
Use the unit to display seasonal items or themes, prompting discussions and inquiries about the world around them.