Transparent Tactile Shells - 36 pieces

These transparent Tactile Shells are excellent for the light panel as well as for sensory play. Open-ended to support children's learning. Excellent for early maths such as counting and sorting as well as categorising and sequencing. Pattern making and coding also support STEM based learning. Use these pretty shells for role play and story telling. Perfect for sensory play on a light panel or a light box, colour exploration or discover the different patterns moulded into the shells. This set of 36 colourful, transparent, tactile shells are a wonderful addition to any learning and play space.

These Tactile shells are made from plastic and each shell measures 5.5cm wide x 4.5cm deep. The set includes assorted textures and colours, and all of the tactile shells are supplied in a reusable storage jar. Suitable for children from the age of 18 months. These shells are suitable for toddlers as well as for older children.

Play is an important part of early childhood. Exploratory play and inquiry based learning encourages children to learn, develop and grow whilst they have fun. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate and develop ideas and hypothesis. They can test their ideas, and find new ways of building, creating, drawing, thinking etc. The use of open ended resources promote exploratory and investigative play as well as inquiry based learning. Creativity and imagination is developed through new ways of thinking. Often social skilled are built through team work, and language and communication skills improve. Perseverance is developed as children keep exploring and investigating their surroundings. Children will become more confident and develop a stronger sense of identity through play. Play encourages children to learn, develop and grow whilst they have fun.