MTA Spaces - Large Wooden Blocks & Ramps - 35 Pieces

This comprehensive set of open-ended wooden blocks and ramps is ideal for introducing early STEM and STEAM learning through imaginative, hands-on play. Featuring wooden knobs and corresponding holes, the components connect easily and securely, enabling children to build stable and creative structures. This tactile set supports construction, experimentation, and collaborative design, inviting exploration of balance, weight, gravity, and spatial relationships. The resource provides opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills while also reinforcing early concepts in mathematics, physics, and engineering. From simple stacking to complex creations, children are encouraged to test ideas, problem-solve, and develop original designs through inquiry-based learning.:

Each piece is crafted from FSC-certified timber, offering educators a sustainable and environmentally responsible option for their classroom. The natural timber finish blends seamlessly with indoor learning environments and provides a warm, sensory-rich experience that encourages creativity and independent thinking. These blocks are also ideal for dramatic play, where a simple piece can be transformed into roads, bridges, or buildings. Whether used individually or in collaborative projects, this resource supports confident learning across multiple curriculum areas and helps children build the foundational skills essential for success in STEM and STEAM programs.

Educational Benefits

• Promotes STEM learning through exploration of gravity, balance, force, and motion
• Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance through open-ended design tasks
• Develops fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness during construction
• Supports language, cooperation, and social development through group-based building projects

Classroom Ideas

• Design a ball run or ramp system using blocks and ramps to explore angles and speed
• Set a group task to build a stable structure that can hold a lightweight object, encouraging teamwork
• Use blocks for dramatic play setups such as building houses, cities, or castles
• Incorporate blocks into maths activities where children estimate, count, and compare shapes and sizes

Safety & Information

• Suitable for children aged 3+ years
• Largest block measures 30cm (W) x 10cm (D) x 10cm (H); smallest blocks measure 10cm (W)
• Includes a variety of blocks, boards, and ramps with knob-and-hole connections
• Made from FSC-certified timber with smooth, rounded edges for safe use
• Designed for indoor use in supervised learning environments