How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Oslo Circular Table provides a versatile space for children to engage in collaborative play and inquiry-based learning. Its design encourages small group interactions, fostering communication and teamwork as children explore various activities together.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
The table’s circular shape promotes inclusivity, allowing children to face one another while sharing ideas and stories. This setup naturally enhances language development and social skills as children engage in discussions, role-play, and imaginative scenarios.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Oslo Circular Table in the art area for children to collaboratively create large-scale artworks using various materials.
Use the table in the reading corner to encourage small groups to share stories and engage in discussions about the books they read.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a role-play scenario where children can use the table as a café setting, taking turns as customers and staff to enhance their social interactions.
Encourage children to use the table for building with blocks or other construction materials, promoting problem-solving and spatial awareness.

Provocation Ideas
Place a variety of natural materials on the table and invite children to create their own mini ecosystems, fostering inquiry and exploration of the natural world.
Introduce a selection of story prompts and encourage children to collaborate at the table to create their own narratives, enhancing their creativity and language skills.