How this product aligns with the EYLF

Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The Florence Ottoman provides a comfortable seating option that encourages children to engage in social interactions and collaborative play. Its design allows children to choose where and how they sit, fostering a sense of independence and comfort in their learning environment.

Supporting participation in learning environments
By integrating the Florence Ottoman into various learning spaces, educators can create inviting areas that promote participation and engagement. The ottoman can be used in group activities, storytelling sessions, or quiet reflection, enhancing children’s involvement in their learning experiences.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a reading nook with the Florence Ottoman, providing a comfortable space for children to explore books independently or in small groups.
Incorporate the ottoman into a dramatic play area, allowing children to use it as a seat or a prop in their imaginative scenarios.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the ottoman as a base for building activities, where they can create structures around it.
Facilitate group discussions or storytelling sessions where children can gather around the ottoman, promoting language development and social skills.

Provocation Ideas
Set up the ottoman in a sensory play area, inviting children to explore textures and materials while seated comfortably.
Use the ottoman as a prompt for a movement activity, where children can engage in games that involve jumping on and off or moving around it.