Metallic Reels Set of 8 (13x13 & 25x14 cm)

Shine on with this amazing Metallic Reel Set of 8 - a versatile addition to any continuous provision area with so many possibilities for use indoors and outdoors. These unique, metallic reels are attractive and engaging, inviting children to stack, roll, thread, line up and compare. Watch faces 'light up' as light bounces from the reflective surfaces, turning simple builds into dazzling structures. Ideal for construction and stacking, and for firing imaginations, they also support physical development and mathematical learning as learners compare the two sizes, count, sort by colour and experiment with balance. Available in four striking finishes - silver, gold, hematite and rose gold - the set is made from 100% R-ABS (recycled plastic), offering a more sustainable choice for your learning environment while remaining durable for daily play. From ramps and towers to pulley provocations and small-world "spools" , these reels earn their place as an open-ended resource that moves effortlessly between block corners, tuff trays and outdoor spaces.

Educational benefits:

• Develops fine and gross motor control through grasping, lifting, stacking, rolling and careful placement.
• Builds early maths understanding via comparing size, counting sets, creating patterns and exploring symmetry and balance.
• Encourages scientific inquiry as children test cause and effect (roll vs. stack), angle, friction and stability.
• Expands language as learners describe colour, shine, weight, height and position while negotiating shared builds.

Classroom & play activity ideas:

• Create a "tallest tower"  or "strongest bridge"  construction challenge using both reel sizes.
• Add ropes or ribbons for simple threading, winding and pulley explorations at a STEM station.
• Sort by colour/size, then extend to repeating patterns or non-standard measurement ("How many small reels tall?" ).
• Set up outdoor rolling races down ramps, comparing distance travelled and discussing surface effects.

Product Details

• 10 months+; use under adult supervision.
• Contents: pack of 8 reels in 4 colours (silver, gold, hematite, rose gold).
• Sizes:
  4 x Large reels: approx. 25(L) x 14(H) x 25(W) cm (25 cm diameter, cylindrical).
  4 x Small reels: approx. 13(L) x 13(H) x 13(W) cm (13 cm diameter, cylindrical).
• Material: 100% R-ABS (recycled plastic) for indoor and outdoor use.
  Care & safety: wipe clean; inspect regularly and remove from play if any damage or sharp edges appear.