• Provide a range of surfaces for children to feel, and move and balance on.
• EYFS, Physical Development
• Demonstrate strength, balance and coordination when playing.
• EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
• Include objects and materials with different patterns, colours, tones, and textures to explore
• EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
• Provide lots of flexible and open-ended resources for children's imaginative play.
• A vibrant set of orthopaedic play mats designed to enhance sensory and physical development through play.
• Link these mats to create a variety of sensory environments, developing physical and cognitive skills in collaborative settings.
• Offering diverse sensory play experiences, these Happy Feet play mats provide invaluable support in early childhood development. Each mat features unique textures such as smooth seashells or coarse pebbles, promoting sensory differentiation. Great for hands-on exploration, they are constructed from durable PVC and offer easy maintenance.
• When used in play, these mats can facilitate interactive stories and imaginative scenarios. They are also an excellent resource for teachers to introduce concepts of nature and texture. Their modular design allows children to rearrange them, encouraging creativity and group interaction.
Furthermore, these mats support key curriculum outcomes in the EYFS framework by enhancing physical development and expressive arts. They are ideal for activities that involve walking, crawling, and balancing, helping to develop coordination and gross motor skills in a playful, engaging manner.
• Provides deep-pressure stimulation
• Strengthen the muscles of the feet and hands
• Improve proprioception, balance and posture