• Begin to develop complex stories using small world equipment like animal sets, dolls and dolls houses.
• EYFS, Understanding the World
• Name and describe some plants and animals.
• EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
• Promotes pretend play.
• This insect collection will delight children whilst they learn about the natural world.
• Enhance small world play with this giant bug set, including beetles and a 15cm wide tarantula, for interactive learning.
• Explore the miniature world with the Small World Giant Bug Collection. This set includes 24 plastic insects, such as beetles, grasshoppers, an ant, a scorpion, and a large tarantula. Made for enthusiastic exploration by children, these durable models offer a tactile way to learn about fascinating insects.
• It serves as an excellent resource for the EYFS curriculum, particularly supporting expressive arts and design. Children can create complex narratives and engage in pretend play with the insect models as characters, developing language and expressive skills.
Moreover, it aligns with EYFS 'Understanding the world' objectives. Interacting with these detailed models helps children learn to name and describe insects, boosting observational abilities and vocabulary. This engagement fosters a lifelong interest in science and ecology.