How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Oakland Standard Curved Storage Unit with Castors serves as an essential resource for organising materials in early learning environments, facilitating easy access for children during play-based activities. By providing a designated space for resources, it encourages children to explore, inquire, and engage in self-directed learning, fostering their curiosity and creativity.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This storage unit promotes a sense of order and autonomy within the learning space, allowing children to take responsibility for their environment. The mobility of the unit, with its castors, enables educators to adapt the learning space to suit various activities, supporting children’s comfort and independence as they navigate 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 4: Children are confident and involved learners
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 engage in creative expression.
Use the unit to store books and storytelling materials, fostering a literacy-rich environment that invites children to explore narratives.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Set up a dramatic play area where the storage unit holds costumes and props, allowing children to engage in imaginative role play.
Organise a science exploration station with materials stored in the unit, encouraging children to conduct experiments and investigate natural phenomena.
Utilise the storage unit for sensory play items, promoting hands-on exploration and discovery through tactile experiences.
Provocation Ideas
Place a selection of natural materials in the storage unit and invite children to create their own nature-inspired artworks, fostering creativity and connection with the natural world.
Encourage children to sort and categorise items from the storage unit, supporting their early mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.
