Hammer and Nail Play Set in Container

Complete Early Years Construction Kit - This all-in-one Hammer and Nail Play Set in Container is a versatile and engaging construction kit designed for early years learning environments. Packed with essential tap tap components, this set allows children to create vibrant, imaginative designs while developing vital physical and cognitive skills. Suitable for children aged 4 years and over, this open-ended resource invites children to explore shape, colour, spatial relationships, and narrative play. It offers a balance of guided learning and creativity, as children tap pieces into cork boards to form scenes, patterns, and stories. Supervision is essential during use to ensure safety and to support learning through modelling and discussion.

Includes:

• 250g mosaic wooden pieces (assorted shapes)
• 300g animal wooden pieces
• 100 metal nails (1.2 cm)
• 4 wooden hammers (14 cm long)
• 4 cork boards: 26(L) x 1(H) x 19(W) cm
• 1 sturdy plastic storage container

Educational Benefits:

• Builds fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through controlled hammering and placement.
• Enhances spatial awareness and early geometry through exploration of shape, symmetry and sequencing.
• Supports language and communication development through collaborative design and storytelling.
• Encourages persistence, concentration and self-confidence as children complete their creations.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use as part of a small group activity where each child creates part of a themed landscape.
• Integrate into maths sessions to explore patterns, symmetry, and shape recognition.
• Combine with storybooks for visual retelling or scene creation using animal and mosaic pieces.
• Set up a challenge wall where children replicate teacher-made designs using the included pieces.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for children aged 4+ years
• Supervision is required during use of hammers and nails
• All pieces made from child-safe materials with smooth edges