How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Redwood Outdoor Square Table serves as a versatile space for children to engage in various forms of play and inquiry. By providing a dedicated area for pretend play, children can explore social interactions, develop narratives, and experiment with role-playing scenarios, all of which are essential components of play-based learning.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This table encourages collaborative play, allowing children to work together in small groups. As they engage in pretend play, they naturally enhance their language skills through dialogue and storytelling, fostering both imagination and social connections with their peers.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Redwood Outdoor Square Table as a designated area for group discussions or storytelling sessions, encouraging children to share their thoughts and ideas.
Incorporate the table into a mud kitchen setup, allowing children to explore cooking and sharing experiences in a collaborative outdoor environment.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a pretend café where children can take turns being customers and servers, fostering role-play and social interaction.
Encourage children to create art projects using natural materials found in the outdoor environment, using the table as a workspace for their creations.
Facilitate a science exploration by having children conduct simple experiments outdoors, using the table as a base for their activities.
Provocation Ideas
Place a variety of props and materials on the table to inspire imaginative play scenarios, such as a picnic setup or a market stall.
Introduce a themed play session, such as “Under the Sea,” where children can use the table to create ocean-inspired crafts and engage in related storytelling activities.
