How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Redwood Open Shelf Unit serves as a versatile addition to outdoor play areas, encouraging children to engage in imaginative play and exploration. By providing a structured space for materials, it invites children to create their own scenarios, fostering inquiry-based learning through hands-on experiences.

Promoting connection with the natural world
Crafted from Scandinavian Redwood, this shelf unit not only complements outdoor environments but also encourages children to interact with natural materials. As children use the unit alongside the Redwood Mud Kitchen, they can explore concepts of nature, sustainability, and the environment in a meaningful way.

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
Set up the Redwood Open Shelf Unit in an outdoor learning area to display natural materials, encouraging children to explore textures and colours. Use the unit to organise art supplies for outdoor creative projects, promoting independent access and choice.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the shelf unit as a stage for storytelling, where they can arrange props and engage in dramatic play. Facilitate a cooking activity at the Redwood Mud Kitchen, using the shelf unit to store and display utensils and ingredients, enhancing role-play scenarios.

Provocation Ideas
Invite children to create a nature-themed display on the shelf unit, using found objects from the outdoor environment to spark discussions about biodiversity. Provide a selection of books about nature and outdoor play on the unit to inspire storytelling and language development during outdoor sessions.