How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood 6-Hole Cubby Unit provides a versatile storage solution that encourages children to engage in play-based learning. By offering accessible storage for various materials, it promotes independent exploration and inquiry as children select and organise resources for their activities, fostering a sense of ownership in their learning environment.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This cubby unit supports children’s wellbeing by creating an organised and inviting space that enhances their comfort during play. The ability to access and return materials independently helps children develop self-management skills, contributing to their overall confidence and autonomy in 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
Set up the cubby unit in a designated art area to store and display art supplies, encouraging children to engage in creative expression.
Use the cubby unit in a literacy corner to hold books and storytelling props, inviting children to explore narratives and develop language skills.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a mini-market using the cubby unit to store play food and utensils, promoting role-play and social interaction.
Organise a building challenge where children can use the cubby unit to store and access construction materials, fostering problem-solving and teamwork.
Provocation Ideas
Place a variety of loose parts in the cubby unit and invite children to create their own structures or designs, stimulating creativity and critical thinking.
Introduce themed materials related to a current inquiry topic in the cubby unit, prompting children to explore and investigate their interests further.
