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Water Play Wheels Set

Item Code: DM284

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 865

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The Water Play Wheels Set offers children an exciting and educational way to explore the principles of water flow and gravity.

Designed for outdoor play, this set features rotating wheels and tubes that help children discover how water moves and interacts with different surfaces.

Made from a combination of PE board, wood, and safety plastic, it is built to withstand outdoor elements, providing durability and long-lasting enjoyment. Ideal for sensory play and STEM learning, this set encourages children to experiment, problem-solve, and engage in imaginative water play.

Why It's Beneficial for Educational Use:

  • STEM Learning: Introduces key concepts of physics, such as water flow, gravity, and cause-and-effect, helping children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating the rotating wheels and directing the water flow helps strengthen hand-eye coordination and fine motor abilities.
  • Outdoor Exploration: Designed for use outdoors, the set encourages children to engage with nature while learning about water dynamics and environmental science.
  • Cause-and-Effect Play: Children learn how their actions (adjusting the wheels, changing the water flow) directly affect the outcome, supporting the development of logical thinking.
  • Social Interaction: Ideal for group play, fostering teamwork, communication, and collaborative problem-solving as children work together to control the water flow.

Classroom Ideas:

  • Water Flow Exploration: Set up a challenge where children experiment with how changing the direction and speed of the water affects its movement through the wheels and tubes.
  • Engineering Challenges: Encourage children to build their own water systems by adjusting the wheels and connecting the tubes in different ways, promoting creativity and engineering skills.
  • Cause-and-Effect Problem Solving: Present children with a problem, such as how to get the water to flow faster or reach a specific point, and guide them through trial-and-error to find solutions.
  • Collaborative Team Play: Organise team-based challenges where groups work together to design the longest or most intricate water wheel system, promoting communication and teamwork.
  • Nature Integration: Use the Water Play Wheels Set as an introduction to lessons on natural water systems, like rivers, water cycles, and irrigation, allowing children to connect play to real-world phenomena.

Product Specifications:

  • Material: Combination of PE board, wood, and safety plastic
  • Dimensions: 42 x 37.2 x 68.5 (H) cm
  • Durability: Designed to withstand outdoor play and varying weather conditions
  • Recommended Age: 3+
  • Safety: Made with non-toxic materials, safe for outdoor use