How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Low Storage Unit Contemporary with Castors serves as a versatile resource in early learning environments, facilitating children’s access to a variety of materials. By providing easy access to resources, it encourages children to engage in self-directed play, fostering their curiosity and inquiry as they explore different activities and themes.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This storage unit promotes a sense of ownership and independence among children by allowing them to select and return materials independently. Its design, featuring castors, enables easy movement within the learning space, contributing to a comfortable and adaptable environment where children feel secure and empowered to make choices in their play.
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
Create a designated art corner where children can easily access art supplies stored in the unit, promoting creativity and exploration.
Use the storage unit to organise books and storytelling materials, encouraging literacy and language development during group reading sessions.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Set up a dramatic play area where children can use items from the storage unit to create their own scenarios, enhancing social skills and imaginative play.
Encourage children to sort and categorise various materials from the unit, supporting early mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills.
Provocation Ideas
Place a selection of natural materials in the storage unit and invite children to create their own nature-inspired artworks, fostering connection with the natural world.
Introduce a themed exploration box in the unit, prompting children to investigate and engage with specific topics or concepts through hands-on experiences.
