Small World - Cityscape, Volcano and Cave Scene - Set of 2

Transform your early years setting with the versatile and imaginative Small World Cityscape, Volcano, and Cave Scene Set. This unique set features two intricately designed settings that bring dynamic and engaging small world play to any environment. The Cityscape setting showcases the charm of a bustling city, while the Volcano and Cave setting introduces an adventurous landscape of erupting volcanoes and mysterious caves. Each scene is crafted from high-quality wood and is designed to seamlessly slot together, forming a stable, cross-shaped structure that stands vertically in the middle of a tuff spot tray.

Standing at 18cm in height and stretching 60cm in length, these scenes are perfectly proportioned to fit within our Tuff Spot Tray, Mini Tuff Spot Tray, and Deep Spot Tray. This ensures they integrate effortlessly into your existing setups, providing a captivating backdrop for endless hours of imaginative play. When playtime is over, the scenes can be easily disassembled and stored flat, making them convenient to pack away in a cupboard or drawer.

Designed specifically for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings and nurseries, the Small World Cityscape, Volcano and Cave Scene Set is an invaluable tool for role play and small world play. By offering diverse environments in which children can create their own stories and adventures, these scenes encourage open-ended play, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Children can explore concepts of urban living with the Cityscape setting or delve into the natural world with the Volcano and Cave setting, discussing how volcanoes erupt or what creatures might live in caves.

The Small World Cityscape, Volcano and Cave Scene Set is not just limited to tuff spot trays. These versatile pieces can be used as standalone play setups, offering flexibility for creating imaginative scenes anywhere you choose. Whether on a table, floor or incorporated into a larger play area, these settings provide a rich backdrop that invites children to immerse themselves in creative play.

Features

• Two Wooden Scenes: The Small World Cityscape, Volcano and Cave Scene Set comprises two distinct scenes: a bustling city setting, erupting volcanoes and mysterious caves scene. These scenes offer diverse play opportunities, allowing children to explore different narratives and themes.
• Flat Pieces: Each scene is crafted from two flat pieces of high-quality wood. These pieces are precisely cut and shaped to fit together seamlessly, forming a sturdy foundation for imaginative play.
• Slot Together Design: With a clever slot-together design, the wooden pieces effortlessly connect to create a cross shape. This simple yet effective assembly process transforms the flat scenes into captivating 3D environments, ready for immersive play experiences.
• Dimensions: Standing at a height of 18cm and stretching 60cm in length, these scenes provide ample space for creative exploration. Their dimensions are carefully crafted to fit perfectly within a Tuff Spot Tray, Mini Tuff Spot Tray, or Deep Spot Tray, ensuring a snug and secure fit.
• Easy Assembly and Disassembly: The scenes are designed for hassle-free setup and storage. Children and educators alike can easily slot the wooden pieces together to create the 3D scenes, and just as effortlessly disassemble them for compact storage in a cupboard or drawer.
• Sturdy Construction: Crafted from durable wood, these scenes are built to withstand the rigours of daily play in educational settings. Their robust construction ensures longevity, providing years of enjoyment for young learners.
• Space-Saving Storage: When not in use, the flat-packed scenes can be conveniently stored flat, saving valuable space in classrooms or storage areas. Their compact design makes them an ideal solution for environments where space is at a premium.
• Versatile Fit: The scenes are specifically designed to fit seamlessly within various types of trays, including the Tuff Spot Tray, Mini Tuff Spot Tray, or Deep Spot Tray. This versatility allows educators to easily integrate the scenes into different learning environments.
• Standalone Use: While ideal for use within trays, these scenes can also function as standalone pieces for small world play setups. Their versatility enables educators to create immersive play experiences anywhere in the classroom or nursery.
• Natural Finish: Finished with a charming natural wood aesthetic, these scenes add a touch of warmth and authenticity to any learning environment. The natural finish enhances the visual appeal of the scenes, inviting children to engage in imaginative play.

Benefits

• Encourages Imaginative Play: The Small World Cityscape, Volcano and Cave Scene Set ignites children's imaginations, inviting them to craft imaginative narratives and scenarios within the city or volcano and caves settings. This open-ended play cultivates creativity and storytelling skills as children invent characters, dialogue and plotlines.
• Fosters Language Development: Through imaginative play, children engage in rich language experiences. They may describe the scenes, enact dialogue between characters and narrate stories, thereby enhancing their vocabulary, communication skills and expressive language abilities.
• Supports Social Skills Development: Playing with the city or volcano and caves settings fosters social interaction and cooperative play. Children collaborate with peers to create and act out scenes, negotiate roles, share resources and resolve conflicts, nurturing essential social skills such as teamwork, empathy, and cooperation.
• Enhances Fine Motor Skills: As children manipulate the small figures and props within the scenes, they refine their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Activities such as placing figures, moving props and arranging scenes require precise movements, strengthening children's dexterity and control over their hand movements.
• Promotes Problem-Solving Skills: Engaging with the city or volcano and caves settings prompts children to solve problems and overcome challenges within their play narratives. They may encounter obstacles or conflicts within their stories, encouraging them to think critically, generate solutions and adapt their play accordingly.
• Encourages Exploration of Concepts: The themed city or volcano and caves settings provide opportunities for children to explore various concepts and themes related to urban life, prehistoric settings and mysterious worlds.