How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Display Stand provides a structured yet flexible space for children to engage with various resources, fostering play-based learning and inquiry. By allowing children to access books, craft materials, and other resources at different heights, it encourages exploration and self-directed learning, promoting curiosity and engagement in their environment.
Supporting creativity and self-expression
With its three levels, the display stand serves as an ideal platform for showcasing children’s artwork and craft projects, thereby supporting their creativity and self-expression. Children can curate their own displays, which not only enhances their artistic confidence but also invites peer interaction and discussion about their creative processes.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Birchwood Display Stand in the reading corner to display a rotating selection of books that reflect children’s interests and current themes. Use the stand to showcase different art pieces created by the children, encouraging pride in their work and stimulating conversations about their creative choices.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the display stand to organise a mini-exhibition of their craft projects, inviting peers to view and discuss their creations. Provide materials for children to create their own storybooks, which they can then display on the stand, fostering storytelling and literacy skills through peer sharing.
Provocation Ideas
Place various natural materials on the display stand and invite children to create a nature-inspired art piece, promoting exploration of textures and colours. Use the stand to present a selection of open-ended resources, such as blocks or fabric, to inspire imaginative play scenarios, allowing children to build and create collaboratively.
