How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Low Shelf Unit Classic with Castors provides an accessible storage solution that encourages children to engage in play-based learning. By allowing easy access to a variety of resources, children can independently select materials that inspire their curiosity and creativity, fostering a sense of agency in their learning experiences.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This low shelf unit promotes a sense of comfort and independence within the learning environment. Its design allows children to reach for items without assistance, supporting their ability to make choices and manage their own play, which contributes positively to their overall wellbeing and confidence in the classroom.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Birchwood Low Shelf Unit in the art area to store various art supplies, allowing children to easily access materials for creative projects.
Use the unit in the reading corner to display books, encouraging children to choose their reading materials independently.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create their own play scenarios by selecting props from the shelf unit, fostering imaginative play and storytelling.
Organise a science exploration area where children can access natural materials and tools from the shelf, promoting inquiry and experimentation.
Provocation Ideas
Place a selection of open-ended resources on the shelf unit and invite children to create their own structures or designs, stimulating problem-solving and critical thinking.
Use the shelf to display seasonal items or themes, prompting discussions and exploration around changes in the environment and cultural celebrations.
