• Make imaginative and complex ‘small worlds’.
• EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
• Begin to develop complex stories using small world equipment like animal sets, dolls and dolls houses.
• EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
• Promotes pretend play.
• EYFS, Physical Development
• Offer children activities to develop and further refine their small motor skills e.g., pouring, stirring, threading, dressing/undressing dolls, small world, and construction.
• A versatile train set designed for small world play, enhancing communication and creativity.
• Features multiple themed trains including a Eurostar and car transporter, each accompanied by two track pieces.
• This wooden train set serves as an ideal resource for imaginative play in classroom settings. It includes a supplies train, a car transporter, and a Eurostar, enabling children to craft their own narratives and scenarios. Handling these components encourages fine motor skills and creative thinking.
• Using the train and track set in daily activities aids in developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, crucial in early years education. Its design supports physical development and cognitive skills through engaging, hands-on play, aligning with the EYFS 'expressive arts and design' framework.
The train set not only enhances EYFS curriculum learning in expressive arts by promoting imaginative play but also bolsters storytelling abilities, allowing children to express themselves and solve problems as they build and play, thus making it a beneficial tool for educational environments.