Tuff Play Tray Fine Motor Mandala - Set of 3

Looking to add some whimsy and wonder to your Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setup? Look no further than our Tuff Spot Tray Wooden Mandala Pattern Frames! These delightful frames are not just your average playthings—they're the secret ingredient to a world of creativity and sensory exploration.

Designed with the chaotic beauty of loose parts play in mind, this set of three wooden frames are perfect for unleashing your little one's imagination. Whether they're arranging felt balls, patterned felt balls or any other sensory treasure, these frames help to keep everything contained within the Tuff Spot Tray—because let's face it, loose parts can be as elusive as socks in a dryer!

But wait, there's more! With their open-ended design, these frames invite your little artisans to craft their own mandala masterpieces. It's like giving Picasso a paintbrush and a blank canvas—except with wooden frames and a Tuff Spot Tray.

And hey, why stop there? Elevate the sensory experience by adding some tweezers for a fine motor skills workout and cue up some soothing tunes for the ultimate relaxation session. After all, creating mandalas is serious business—we're just here to make sure it's also seriously fun!

Oh, and did we mention versatility? These frames aren't just for the big Tuff Spot Trays—they play well with our Mini Tuff Spot Trays and Deep Spot Trays too! Gosh, they'll even shine as standalone resources if that's how you roll.

So, if you're ready to turn playtime into a symphony of sensory delight and fine motor skill development, grab yourself some Tuff Spot Tray Wooden Mandala Pattern Frames and let the creativity flow!

Features

• Wooden Construction: Crafted from durable wood, these frames are built to withstand the rigours of playtime, ensuring they'll be a staple in your EYFS setting for years to come.
• Mandala Pattern Frames: Each set includes a variety of frames with intricate mandala patterns, sparking creativity and inviting children to explore different designs.
• Open-Ended Design: With no fixed rules or limitations, these frames encourage children to experiment and create their own unique mandalas, fostering imagination and artistic expression.
• Compatible with Tuff Spot Trays: Specifically designed to fit perfectly within our Tuff Spot Trays, these frames help keep loose parts contained, making cleanup a breeze.
• Versatile Usage: While ideal for use in Tuff Spot Trays, these frames also work well with Mini Tuff Spot Trays and Deep Spot Trays, offering flexibility in how you incorporate them into your play environment.
• Compact Storage: When playtime is over, these frames stack neatly for compact storage, helping you keep your play space organised and clutter-free.

Benefits

• Encourages Creativity and Imagination: These frames provide a blank canvas for children to create their own mandala patterns, fostering imaginative thinking and creative expression.
• Promotes Fine Motor Skills: As children manipulate the wooden frames and arrange sensory materials like felt balls, they're honing their fine motor skills, which are crucial for tasks like writing and buttoning clothes.
• Supports Sensory Exploration: By incorporating sensory elements like felt balls, the frames offer a rich sensory experience, stimulating children's senses of touch, sight and even sound (if you add some relaxing music in the background).
• Develops Cognitive Skills: As children design and arrange their mandalas, they're engaging in critical thinking and problem-solving, planning out their patterns and making decisions about colour and arrangement.
• Encourages Concentration and Focus: Creating mandalas can be a meditative activity, encouraging children to concentrate and focus their attention on the task at hand, promoting mindfulness and calm.
• Fosters Language Development: Through discussions about their creations, children can expand their vocabulary as they describe their designs, colours and patterns to others.
• Promotes Mathematical Concepts: As children arrange the frames and count or sort sensory materials, they're developing early maths skills such as counting, sorting and recognising patterns.
• Encourages Collaboration and Communication: When children work together to create mandalas or discuss their designs, they're practising important social skills like sharing, taking turns, and communicating effectively with others.

Tuff Spot Tray not included. Can be bought separately.