How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Standard Corner Shelf Unit with Castors provides a versatile storage solution that encourages children to engage in play-based learning. By allowing easy access to a variety of resources, it fosters an environment where children can explore their interests, make choices, and initiate their own learning experiences.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
This shelf unit promotes independence by enabling children to manage their own materials and resources. The mobility provided by the castors allows for flexible classroom arrangements, creating comfortable spaces where children can feel secure and confident while engaging in self-directed 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 dedicated art corner using the shelf unit to store various art supplies, encouraging children to express their creativity independently.
Organise a reading nook with books displayed on the shelf, inviting children to choose their own stories and engage in quiet reading time.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Set up a dramatic play area where children can access costumes and props stored on the shelf, facilitating imaginative role-play scenarios.
Use the shelf to display science materials, allowing children to investigate and experiment with different resources during hands-on learning activities.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a themed exploration station on the shelf, rotating materials related to current interests or topics, prompting inquiry and discussion among children.
Encourage children to curate their own collection of items on the shelf, inviting them to share their selections and the stories behind them with peers.
