Schleich - Giraffe Calf

The Schleich Giraffe Calf Figurine is a beautifully crafted, hand-painted model, perfect for children aged 3 and above. In the wild, baby giraffes are raised alongside other young animals in a "kindergarten," with a female giraffe taking on the role of the nursery school teacher. This giraffe calf figurine captures the innocence of these young animals, who rely on their mothers for protection and nourishment. While they begin to nibble leaves from trees at around four months, they continue to suckle until they are about nine months old. The figurine is ideal for inspiring storytelling and role play.

Educational Benefits:

• Fosters creativity and imagination through detailed role play scenarios.
• Encourages learning about giraffe behaviour and animal parenting.
• Promotes the development of social skills, like empathy, when used in group play.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the giraffe calf to explain animal life cycles in science lessons.
• Organise a œGiraffe Nursery role-play session, where children act out the roles of giraffes and protectors.
• Create a storytelling session based on giraffes' lives, using the figurine to assist with narration.

Fun Fact: A newborn baby giraffe is already 180 cm tall, about the same height as a grown man!

Age Recommendation: Suitable for children aged 3+ years.