How this product aligns with the EYLF
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The Contour Cantilever Chair is designed to support children’s physical comfort and wellbeing during learning activities. Its dynamic seating allows children to adopt various postures, promoting movement and reducing fatigue, which can enhance their focus and engagement in learning experiences.
Supporting participation in learning environments
This chair encourages children to actively participate in their learning environments by providing a comfortable and adaptable seating option. By allowing children to move and adjust their seating position, it fosters an inclusive atmosphere where they can feel more at ease and ready to engage with peers and educators.
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
Incorporate the Contour Cantilever Chairs into reading corners to provide children with comfortable seating while they explore books independently or in small groups.
Use the chairs in art and creative spaces, allowing children to shift positions as they engage in various creative activities, enhancing their comfort and focus.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Set up a storytelling session where children can choose their seating position on the chairs, encouraging them to express their preferences and engage in the narrative actively.
Organise a group discussion or brainstorming session where children can move around the chairs, promoting collaboration and communication as they share ideas.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a movement-based activity where children can experiment with different postures in the chairs while discussing how their bodies feel in each position, linking physical awareness to their learning.
Create a role-play scenario where children can use the chairs as part of their imaginative play, such as setting up a café or a classroom, allowing them to explore social interactions in a comfortable setting.
