Stick-lets - Natural Colours - 40 pieces

Bring outdoor learning to life with the Stick-lets - Natural Colours - 40 Pieces construction set. This open-ended, nature-based resource allows children to use sticks and rods to create dens, forts, and large-scale engineering and architectural structures. Made from flexible and durable silicone, each Stick-lets connector features holes that stretch to accommodate natural materials with diameters between 1cm and 2cm, offering limitless possibilities for imaginative construction.

This 40-piece set includes 16 green, 16 terracotta, and 8 black connectors, providing earthy tones that blend naturally into outdoor environments. Ideal for 3-5 builders, these connectors support both collaborative and independent play while aligning with STEM and STEAM learning objectives. Whether in early childhood or primary school settings, Stick-lets help children learn through doing - developing critical thinking, perseverance, and social interaction in a hands-on, engaging way.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports fine and gross motor development through grasping, stretching, and connecting pieces.
• Promotes design thinking and engineering skills in line with STEM and STEAM principles.
• Encourages teamwork, communication, and planning in group projects.
• Fosters creativity, imaginative play, and environmental awareness through natural materials.

Classroom Ideas:

• Challenge children to build a shelter using fallen branches and Stick-lets connectors.
• Use in bush kinder or forest school programs to explore natural play and sustainable building.
• Integrate into science lessons on habitats or ecosystems with student-made constructions.
• Encourage role-play with the structures, turning them into castles, caves, or hideaways.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 3+ years.
• Connector holes stretch to fit sticks with diameters of 1cm to 2cm.
• Made from strong, weather-resistant silicone for outdoor use.
• Ideal for use in nature play, STEM projects, and collaborative building tasks.