How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting participation in learning environments
The Versatek 12-Hole Cubby Unit provides a designated space for children to store their personal belongings, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility within the learning environment. By having their items easily accessible, children are encouraged to engage more fully in activities, promoting their active participation and independence.

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This cubby unit supports children’s wellbeing by creating an organised and comfortable space where they can manage their belongings. The ability to store personal items such as backpacks and clothing helps children feel secure and settled, contributing to their overall sense of belonging in the early learning setting.

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 the entry area to encourage children to independently store their belongings as they arrive, promoting routine and self-management skills.
Use the cubby unit to display children’s artwork or projects, allowing them to take pride in their work and share it with peers.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage role-play scenarios where children can use the cubby unit to organise items for a pretend shop, enhancing their social skills and creativity.
Create a scavenger hunt where children must find specific items stored in the cubby holes, promoting problem-solving and teamwork.

Provocation Ideas
Invite children to personalise their cubby space with labels or decorations, fostering creativity and self-expression.
Use the cubby unit as a base for storytelling sessions, where children can retrieve items from the cubby to inspire their narratives and enhance language development.