How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Standard Storage Unit Classic provides an organised and accessible space for children to engage in play-based learning. By storing a variety of resources and materials, it encourages children to explore their interests and initiate their own learning experiences, fostering curiosity and inquiry.

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This storage unit supports children’s independence by allowing them to select and return materials independently. The environmentally sustainable design promotes a sense of comfort and belonging in the learning environment, as children learn to care for their space and resources.

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
Create a dedicated art corner using the storage unit to hold various art supplies, encouraging children to express their creativity independently.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Use the storage unit to house a selection of books, promoting language development as children choose stories to read together.
Organise materials for a building activity, allowing children to explore construction and design through hands-on play.

Provocation Ideas
Set up a themed exploration area within the storage unit, rotating materials based on current interests or seasonal themes to inspire inquiry and discovery.
Introduce a collection of natural materials in the storage unit, inviting children to engage in sensory play and connect with the natural world.