How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Mushroom Stool serves as a versatile piece of furniture that invites children to engage in imaginative play and exploration. Its height encourages children to use it as a seating option during group activities or as a platform for creative play scenarios, fostering an environment where inquiry and curiosity can flourish.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The design of the Birchwood Mushroom Stool promotes a sense of comfort and security for children as they navigate their learning environment. By providing a stable and accessible seating option, it supports children in developing their independence as they choose where to sit and engage with their peers or activities.
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 a reading nook with the Birchwood Mushroom Stool as a seating option, encouraging children to choose books and engage in quiet reading time.
In a creative arts area, use the stool as a display stand for children’s artwork, promoting pride in their creations and encouraging peer discussions.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
In a dramatic play area, incorporate the stool as a prop for various scenarios, such as a mushroom in a fairy garden or a seat in a café, stimulating imaginative role-play.
Encourage children to use the stool in obstacle courses, promoting physical activity and gross motor skills as they navigate around and over it.
Provocation Ideas
Place the Birchwood Mushroom Stool in a nature-inspired play area and invite children to explore natural materials, such as leaves and stones, fostering connections with the natural world.
Use the stool to create a ‘talking spot’ where children can sit and share stories or experiences, promoting language development and social interaction.
