How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood 12-Hole Cubby Unit Classic with Castors serves as a versatile storage solution that can be integrated into various learning environments. By providing accessible storage for materials, it encourages children to engage in self-directed play and exploration, fostering their natural curiosity and inquiry-based learning.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This cubby unit promotes a sense of ownership and responsibility among children as they learn to organise and care for their materials. The mobility of the unit, thanks to its castors, allows for flexible use in different areas of the learning space, supporting children’s independence in accessing resources and creating comfortable learning environments.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the cubby unit in the art area to store various art supplies, allowing children to easily access materials for creative projects.
Use the cubby unit in the block play area to store and display building materials, encouraging collaborative play and construction activities.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create a ‘shop’ using the cubby unit to store pretend food and kitchen items, fostering imaginative play and social interaction.
Organise a ‘treasure hunt’ where children use the cubby unit to hide and find items, promoting problem-solving and teamwork.
Provocation Ideas
Place a selection of natural materials in the cubby unit and invite children to explore and create their own nature-inspired art.
Use the cubby unit to display books related to a current theme, encouraging storytelling and language development during group discussions.
