• Begin to understand the need to respect and care for the natural environment and all living things, including different animals and habitats.
• EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
• Begin to develop complex stories using small world equipment like animal sets, dolls and dolls houses.
• Explore the depths of the ocean with this beautifully detailed photographic mat.
• Utilise wet and dry materials to create an engaging mini underwater world with this mat. Suitable for children aged ten months and up.
• Dive into the depths of the ocean with this detailed photographic mat that brings the seabed to life. Ideal for fostering a sense of wonder about marine environments, this mat serves as a fantastic foundation for lessons on biodiversity and ecosystem care.
• Encourage your class to explore the different animals and plants they might find on the ocean floor. By incorporating elements like shells, pebbles, and sea figures into active world play, children can enhance their understanding of the world in line with the EYFS curriculum themes of 'Understanding the world' and 'Expressive arts and design'.
In addition to its educational value, the mat's design by Emily Campbell promotes creative expression through tactile and visual stimuli. This makes it a valuable resource for story-building and role-playing activities that use small world play setups. Please note, the Tuff Tray and Tuff Tray Stand are sold separately.