Australian Made Solutions
How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Grangewood Timber Bench serves as a versatile piece of furniture that supports children’s play-based learning by providing a stable surface for various activities. Children can use the bench for collaborative play, allowing them to engage in role-playing scenarios, group discussions, or creative projects, thereby fostering inquiry and exploration.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
The bench encourages social interaction among children as they gather around it for shared activities. This setting promotes communication and language development as children negotiate roles, share ideas, and express their thoughts, enhancing their imaginative play and social skills.
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 Grangewood Timber Bench in a designated reading corner to create a comfortable space for storytelling and group reading sessions.
Use the bench as a collaborative workspace for art projects, allowing children to share materials and ideas while creating together.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the bench as a stage for dramatic play, where they can act out stories or scenarios, enhancing their creativity and language skills.
Organise a construction activity where children can use blocks or natural materials on the bench to build structures, promoting problem-solving and teamwork.
Provocation Ideas
Place a variety of art supplies on the bench and invite children to create their own masterpieces, fostering self-expression and creativity.
Set up a science exploration area on the bench with magnifying glasses and natural objects, encouraging children to investigate and discuss their findings.
