Killer Whale

Bring ocean stories to life with this beautifully crafted felt Killer Whale. Suitable for 3+, this tactile sea creature is perfect for small-world play, storytelling and inquiry projects on marine life. Made of felt, the whale is soft to touch yet sturdy enough to swim through waves of fabric "water" , glide past ice mountains or join a pod of other sea animals in your play area. Its striking black-and-white pattern invites close observation and rich descriptive language, while the realistic shape helps children connect their play to real-world animals. At 18cm long, it is large enough to make a statement in a tuff tray or on a classroom display, but still easy for small hands to manoeuvre during imaginative adventures.

Educational benefits:

• Supports imaginative and symbolic play as children create stories about life in the ocean, migration and underwater exploration.
• Builds early science understanding by prompting questions about marine habitats, food chains and why killer whales are apex predators.
• Encourages language development through descriptive talk about colour, size, movement and ocean features.
• Introduces early geography concepts as learners link the whale to polar regions, coastlines and the wider world's oceans.

Classroom & play activity ideas:

• Create an ocean small-world tray with blue fabric, shells and other sea creatures, using the Killer Whale as a focal character.
• Use alongside information books or videos about marine life and invite children to retell facts through play.
• Ask learners to act out a day in the life of a killer whale, then draw or write about where it travels and what it eats.
• Include in a science provocation about environmental protection and discuss how pollution or climate change might affect ocean animals.

Product Details

• 3+ years; always use under adult supervision.
• Size: approximately 18(L) x 5(H) x 7(W) cm.
• Made of felt for a soft, tactile experience.
• Ideal for small-world play, displays and guided discussions about marine environments.
• Safety information: check regularly for loose fibres or damage and remove from use if any issues are observed.