How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Red Sensory Stand encourages children to engage in exploratory play by providing a unique visual experience. As they look through the red acrylic panel, children can investigate how colours change and interact, fostering their curiosity and inquiry skills in a hands-on manner.

Building language, imagination, and social skills
This sensory stand serves as a catalyst for imaginative play, allowing children to create narratives and scenarios as they explore the world through the red lens. By collaborating with peers to experiment with layering different coloured sensory stands, children can enhance their language skills and develop social interactions through shared discovery.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
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 Birchwood Red Sensory Stand in a designated science and discovery area to encourage children to explore light and colour interactions. Use the sensory stand as a visual focal point during group discussions about colours and their properties.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create stories or scenarios while looking through the sensory stand, promoting imaginative play and language development. Facilitate a colour-mixing activity where children layer different sensory stands to discover new colours, enhancing their understanding of colour theory.

Provocation Ideas
Invite children to observe and discuss how the world looks through the red sensory stand compared to their normal vision, prompting questions and reflections about perception. Provide various materials such as transparent coloured sheets for children to experiment with layering and creating new visual effects.