• Encourages the recognition and naming of objects by playing with items such as small world animals, soft toys or tea and picnic sets.
• EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
• Make use of props and materials when role playing characters in narratives and stories.
• EYFS, Physical Development
• Encourages children to use their motor skills to pick up small objects.
• EYFS, Personal, Social & Emotional Development
• Use picture books and other resources to explain the importance of the different aspects of a healthy lifestyle.
• EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
• Supports and develops a child's home corner play.
• A set of eight textured fruit stones including an apple, pear, and more, perfect for mud kitchens.
• Featuring eight resilient fruit stones made from a stone and resin mix, ideal for sensory exploration in early years settings.
• Teachers will find these fruit stones an excellent resource for fostering imaginative play and sensory exploration in early learning settings. By incorporating these durable stones in everyday activities, children can engage with different textures and shapes, enhancing their tactile learning experiences.
• Each stone aligns with EYFS curriculum objectives including encouraging communication through object recognition and naming, promoting physical development by refining motor skills through manipulation of small, detailed stones.
These fruit stones are well-suited for enhancing personal, social, and emotional development through narrative role plays and creative expression in settings like the home corner, supporting early years expressiveness and emotional growth.
• Great for multi-sensory role play