Where I Live? Buildings - 17 Piecess

The Where I Live? Buildings set is a unique collection of 17 wooden blocks that represent a wide variety of homes and buildings from different cultures around the world. Perfect for sparking conversations about diversity, inclusion, and how people live in different parts of the world, this set includes homes such as a traditional Australian house, a nomad's yurt, a Syrian desert dwelling, a Chinese temple, a French apartment, and an African hut, among others. The chunky, sturdy wooden pieces are designed for durability and are easy for little hands to hold and manipulate.

Each building is printed with colourful photographs using heat transfer technology, ensuring that the images remain vibrant and intact for years to come. This set is made from New Zealand pine, giving it lasting quality for many years of learning and imaginative play.

Measurements:

• Largest piece: 10cm (L) x 11cm (H)
• Smallest piece: 4cm (L) x 7cm (H)
• Thickness of pieces: 2cm

This set not only encourages creative play but also serves as a wonderful tool for teaching children about the variety of homes and structures people use around the world.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes awareness of different cultures and types of homes worldwide.
• Encourages discussions about diversity, inclusion, and how people live in different environments.
• Enhances fine motor skills with large, easy-to-grasp wooden pieces.
• Develops storytelling and imaginative play as children create scenarios around the buildings.

Classroom & Play Ideas:

• Ask children to match buildings to countries and discuss how the climate or culture affects the architecture.
• Set up a "global village" where children can arrange the buildings and role-play daily life in different regions.
• Introduce a counting or sorting activity by grouping buildings based on size, shape, or continent.
• Organise a "build your own world" activity where children use the blocks to create their ideal global city.

Age Range:
Suitable for children aged 1 year and older.