Homes of the Wild 45 Piece Magnetic Set

Homes of the Wild 45 Piece Magnetic Set is a brilliant way to help children discover where wild creatures live and play. This interactive wooden set brings the world's habitats to life on the classroom table, carpet or easel. Discover where wild creatures live and play - an interactive set that brings the world's habitats to life! Featuring 5 beautifully illustrated, magnetic scenes in nature - Ocean, Jungle, Savanna, Arctic, and Farm - and 40 magnetic animal pieces, children can explore the natural world while building their understanding of ecosystems, animal types, and geography through hands-on play. Made from FSC-certified New Zealand pine and magnetic pieces, each board becomes a mini field trip as children sort, match and move animals around their environments. Perfect for sorting, storytelling, and imaginative exploration, this set encourages children to match animals to their homes-or mix and match for a fun twist on creative thinking. With 40 magnetic pieces and 5 magnetic boards, safety tested for ages 3+, Homes of the Wild supports inquiry, environmental awareness and early science skills in a playful, visual format that works beautifully in group times, learning stations and quiet nooks.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds understanding of habitats, ecosystems and animal types as children place creatures in oceans, jungles, savannas, Arctic regions and farms.
• Strengthens early geography and environmental awareness by linking animals to different parts of the world and natural environments.
• Supports language development through naming animals, describing habitats and using topic-specific vocabulary in stories and discussions.
• Develops classification, sorting and visual discrimination skills as children group animals by habitat, features or movement.

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Set up a habitat sorting station where children match animals to their correct magnetic boards, then explain their choices to a partner or group.
• Use the boards during science or inquiry units on living things, inviting children to ask questions and research more about their favourite animals.
• Mix animals across habitats and challenge children to "rehome"  them, discussing what each creature needs to survive and why some placements don't work.
• Incorporate the set into storytelling sessions, asking children to create a journey story where an animal travels through several habitats and meets new friends.

Product Details

• Age suitability: safety tested for ages 3+; always use under adult supervision.
• 5 magnetic boards (Ocean, Jungle, Savanna, Arctic, Farm) and 40 magnetic animal pieces as described.
• Made from FSC-certified New Zealand pine and magnetic pieces.
• Each board approximately 38(L) x 28(H) x 0.5(W) cm.
• Smallest piece approximately 2.5(L) x 2.5(H) x 0.5(W) cm; largest piece approximately 8(L) x 8(H) x 0.5(W) cm.
• Contains magnets and small parts; not suitable for children under 3 years. Check boards and pieces regularly for wear, loose parts or damage and discontinue use if any issues are found.