How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Block Shelf Unit Classic with Castors serves as an essential storage solution that encourages children to engage in play-based learning. By providing a designated space for various materials, it promotes exploration and inquiry as children access resources independently, fostering their curiosity and creativity during play.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This shelf unit’s design, featuring castors, allows for easy mobility, enabling children to rearrange their learning environment as they see fit. This flexibility supports their sense of autonomy and comfort, as they can create spaces that cater to their interests and needs, thereby enhancing their overall learning experience.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a designated art corner where children can access various art supplies stored on the shelf unit, encouraging independent exploration of creative materials.
Organise a reading nook with books displayed on the shelf, inviting children to select and engage with stories that interest them.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Set up a block-building area where children can freely access and return blocks, promoting collaborative play and problem-solving as they work together to create structures.
Encourage role-play scenarios by storing costumes and props on the shelf, allowing children to initiate and engage in imaginative play.
Provocation Ideas
Use the shelf unit to display natural materials, such as leaves or stones, inviting children to investigate and discuss their properties and uses in a science inquiry context.
Introduce a themed collection of items related to a current learning focus, allowing children to explore and create narratives around these materials during playtime.
