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 invites children to explore their interests, initiate their own play scenarios, and collaborate with peers, thereby fostering inquiry-based learning.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This storage unit promotes a sense of ownership and responsibility among children as they learn to organise their materials. By facilitating easy access to resources, it supports children’s independence, allowing them to make choices about their play and learning experiences, which contributes to their overall wellbeing.
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
Create a designated area for art supplies within the cubby unit, encouraging children to independently select materials for creative projects.
Use the unit to store books and storytelling props, facilitating a literacy corner where children can engage in reading and imaginative play.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the cubby unit as a base for role-play scenarios, where they can store costumes and props for dramatic play.
Organise a scavenger hunt where children must find and retrieve specific items from the cubby unit, promoting problem-solving and teamwork.
Provocation Ideas
Set up a themed exploration area using the cubby unit to display different materials related to a current interest or inquiry topic, inviting children to investigate.
Introduce a sorting activity where children categorise items from the cubby unit by size, colour, or type, enhancing their understanding of classification and organisation.
