How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Blackboard Table – Low serves as an interactive surface that encourages children to engage in play-based learning. By providing a space for chalk activities, children can explore their ideas, experiment with shapes and letters, and engage in collaborative play, fostering inquiry and discovery through hands-on experiences.
Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This table’s design supports STEM activities by offering a practical workspace for children to plan and create. As they engage in building and experimenting, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, learning to navigate challenges in a supportive environment that encourages exploration and innovation.
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 the Birchwood Blackboard Table in the art corner to allow children to freely express their creativity with chalk, promoting artistic exploration.
Use the table as a designated STEM area where children can work on group projects, encouraging collaboration and problem-solving.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a chalk drawing contest where children can illustrate stories or concepts, enhancing their storytelling and language skills.
Encourage children to create diagrams or plans for their building projects on the blackboard, integrating design thinking into their play.
Facilitate a collaborative game where children take turns drawing and guessing, fostering communication and social interaction.
Provocation Ideas
Place a variety of chalk colours and stencils on the table to inspire children to create patterns or designs, stimulating their imagination and creativity.
Introduce a theme, such as “Under the Sea,” and invite children to draw related images on the blackboard, prompting discussions and expanding their vocabulary.
