Metallic Boulders Set of 12 (8cm 12cm 16cm)

Shine on with this amazing Metallic Boulder Set of 12. With so many possibilities for use, this is a versatile addition to any continuous provision area. These unique, metallic boulders are attractive, engaging and ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Watch their faces "Ëœlight up' in awe as they watch what happens when the light bounces off them. Ideal for construction and stacking, and for firing imaginations, they are also ideal for supporting physical development and mathematical learning. These brilliant boulders come in four colours: silver, gold, hematite and rose gold, making them even more appealing to children. The set is made from 100% R-ABS (recycled plastic), therefore making this resource a more sustainable choice for your learning environment. Light up their lives today!

As an educator, you'll appreciate how easily these boulders move between loose parts play, construction, small world landscapes and maths provocations. Their weight, smooth texture and shimmering finish invite children to handle, roll, balance and arrange them, while the three different sizes (8cm, 12cm, 16cm) naturally encourage comparing, ordering and talking about big, medium and small. On the floor or in a tuff tray, they quickly become treasure stones, space rocks or golden mountains, supporting rich language and open-ended play. With a pack of 12 boulders in 4 colours, you have enough to support individual exploration as well as small group collaboration, all with a sustainable material choice that stands up to daily classroom use.

Educational benefits:

• Supports early mathematical thinking as children compare sizes, count quantities, create patterns and experiment with balance and height.
• Encourages physical development through grasping, carrying, stacking and carefully placing the boulders in different configurations.
• Promotes sensory exploration of weight, texture and light reflection as children notice how the surfaces shine and change in different environments.
• Develops vocabulary and creative thinking as learners describe colours, shapes and imagined uses (treasure, planets, jewels, mountains).

Classroom & play activity ideas:

• Use in a construction area alongside blocks to add "special"  elements such as towers, domes or treasure on top of buildings.
• Create a maths invitation where children sort boulders by size or colour, then extend into ordering from smallest to largest.
• Add to a small world tray (space scene, dragon cave, underground mine) to inspire storytelling and role play.
• Place near a window or on a light-coloured surface and encourage children to observe and talk about shadows, reflections and how the boulders look in sunlight versus shade.

Product Details

• 10 months+; always use under adult supervision.
• Contents: pack of 12 boulders in 4 colours (silver, gold, hematite and rose gold).
• Sizes: 4 x 8cm boulders (approx. 8(L) x 8(H) x 8(W) cm), 4 x 12cm boulders (approx. 12(L) x 12(H) x 12(W) cm), 4 x 16cm boulders (approx. 16(L) x 16(H) x 16(W) cm)
• Made from 100% R-ABS (recycled plastic) for a more sustainable resource.
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor play as part of continuous provision, loose parts and construction areas.
• Safety information: check regularly for cracks, damage or sharp edges and remove from use if any issues are observed.