How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Birchwood Trapezoid Table is designed to facilitate collaborative play and inquiry-based learning. Its spacious surface allows children to engage in group activities, fostering social interactions and cooperative learning experiences as they explore various materials and ideas together.
Encouraging wellbeing, comfort, and independence
The table’s height and sturdy construction provide a comfortable space for children to participate in a range of activities, promoting independence as they choose how to engage with their environment. This encourages children to feel secure and confident in their learning, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the table in a designated art area for children to create and display their artwork, encouraging creativity and self-expression.
Use the table for group discussions or storytelling sessions, allowing children to gather comfortably and share their thoughts.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a building activity where children use blocks or other materials on the table to create structures, promoting early STEM skills.
Facilitate a role-play scenario where children can use the table as a café or shop, enhancing their language and social skills through imaginative play.
Provocation Ideas
Place a variety of natural materials on the table for children to explore and manipulate, encouraging inquiry and connection with the natural world.
Introduce a selection of books related to a theme and invite children to gather around the table for shared reading, fostering language development and storytelling skills.
