Small World - Farm and Castle Scene - Set of 2

Transform your Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting or nursery with the Small World Farm and Castle Scene Set. This delightful set includes two beautifully designed wooden scenes: one depicting a charming farm and the other a majestic castle. Each scene consists of two flat pieces of wood that slot together to form a cross shape, creating a sturdy 3D play environment when stood up vertically in the middle of a Tuff Spot Tray, Mini Tuff Spot Tray, or Deep Spot Tray.

Measuring 18cm in height and 60cm in length, these scenes are perfectly sized to enhance small world play and role play activities. The easy assembly and disassembly mean that these pieces can be packed away effortlessly, stored flat in a cupboard or drawer, making them an ideal space-saving solution for busy educational settings.

The Small World Farm and Castle Scene Set inspires children's imagination and creativity. Whether they are acting out fairy tales in the castle or daily farm life, children can explore endless scenarios, developing their storytelling and narrative skills. By engaging in role play, children can experiment with different characters and settings, enhancing their social and emotional development. They learn to empathise with others, understand different perspectives and practice communication skills.

These engaging play scenes are perfect for group play, promoting cooperation and collaboration among children. They learn to negotiate roles, share resources and work together to bring their stories to life. The thoughtful design allows for quick assembly and disassembly. Simply unslot the pieces and store them flat, making it easy to keep your learning environment organised and clutter-free.

While perfect for use in a Tuff Spot Tray, these scenes can also be used as standalone pieces for small world play set-ups anywhere in the classroom or nursery, offering flexible play options to suit any space. The scenes are designed to fit our Tuff Spot Tray, Mini Tuff Spot Tray, and Deep Spot Tray, providing versatility and ensuring that they can be used in various settings and configurations. Made from sturdy wood, these scenes are built to withstand the rigours of daily play in a busy EYFS setting, ensuring long-lasting use and excellent value.

The Small World Farm and Castle Scene Set is an essential addition to any early years environment, offering a wealth of educational benefits while sparking children's imaginations. By encouraging open-ended play, supporting role play and promoting both fine motor skills and cognitive development, this set provides a rich and engaging play experience that fosters growth and learning in young children.

Features

• Two Wooden Scenes: The Small World Farm and Castle Scene Set comprises two distinct scenes: a picturesque farm setting and a majestic castle 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 Farm and Castle Scene Set ignites children's imaginations, inviting them to craft imaginative narratives and scenarios within the farm and castle 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 farm and castle scenes 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 farm and castle scenes 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 farm and castle settings provide opportunities for children to explore various concepts and themes related to rural life, historical settings and fantasy worlds. Educators can use the scenes to introduce topics such as animals, farming practices, mediaeval history or fairy tales, fostering curiosity and expanding children's knowledge base.