Duck Pond with 6 Ducks Play Mat Playscape

Inspired by my child's favourite nursery rhyme œ5 Little Ducks, this charming duck pond play mat brings beloved lyrics to life with tactile storytelling and interactive play. Featuring Mother Duck and her five fluffy yellow ducklings, the set invites children to act out the classic song while developing key early learning skills. Our duck pond play mat is decorated with felt stones, delicate yellow flowers, and lush handmade grass, all carefully crafted from soft merino wool. Each duck has been meticulously needle-felted with care and attention to detail, and the new version includes adorable little feet underneath each duck for added realism and play value. Designed for small world play, the ducks can be moved freely across the felt landscape, encouraging creativity, sequencing, and open-ended exploration. This beautifully handcrafted playscape makes an engaging addition to literacy, numeracy, and nature-themed learning areas. It also provides a calming and sensory-rich experience that supports mindful play. Whether children are singing along, retelling the rhyme, or inventing their own adventures around the duck pond, this playscape invites learning through gentle, hands-on discovery.

Educational Benefits

• Reinforces numeracy and subtraction through rhyme-based counting.
• Encourages oral language development and memory recall.
• Supports fine motor development through object manipulation.
• Fosters creativity and empathy in imaginative play scenarios.

Classroom Ideas

• Use the set as a visual prop when singing œ5 Little Ducks during group time.
• Have children sequence the ducks in order as they œgo out and œcome back.
• Set up a nature-themed small world station with water, reeds, and story prompts.
• Encourage children to create their own duck adventures and narrate them aloud.

Information

• Suitable for ages: 3+ years
• Mat size: Approx. 35 cm diameter
• Includes: 1 felt pond mat, 1 Mother Duck, 5 ducklings with feet
• Material: Handmade from 100% merino wool using needle-felting techniques