How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood 9-Hole Cubby Unit with Castors serves as a versatile storage solution that can be integrated into various play-based learning environments. Children can engage in imaginative play by using the unit to create different scenarios, such as a shop, a house, or a workshop, fostering inquiry and exploration through their interactions with the space.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The mobility of the unit, facilitated by its castors, allows children to rearrange their learning environment according to their preferences. This promotes a sense of ownership and independence, as children can choose how to organise their materials and play areas, contributing to their overall comfort and wellbeing in the learning space.
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 dramatic play area where children can store and access costumes and props, encouraging role-play and social interaction.
Use the unit to create a mobile art station, allowing children to easily access art supplies and engage in creative experiences.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the cubby unit as a base for a treasure hunt, where they can hide and seek items within the holes, promoting problem-solving and teamwork.
Organise a storytelling session where children can use the unit as a backdrop for their narratives, enhancing language development and imaginative play.
Provocation Ideas
Place various materials in the cubby unit and invite children to explore how they can use them in their play, sparking curiosity and creativity.
Introduce a theme, such as “construction,” and encourage children to use the unit to build and design structures with blocks or other materials, fostering STEM exploration.
