{"product_id":"checker-tiles","title":"Checker Tiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eChecker Tiles offers both hard and soft touches, which are great for stimulating baby's sense of touch and fine motor skill. The tiles are linked together with looped ribbons which allow them to move a little when the baby play, inviting tiny hands to grasp, pull, pat and explore. Designed for the very youngest learners, each tile offers gentle visual interest and subtle textural contrasts, helping babies begin to notice differences in how things look and feel. Sense of sight is supported as babies track the shapes and forms, exploring their environment through sights and movement. Sense of touch is nurtured as they discover a variety of textures, from smoother surfaces to softer, fabric-like elements, encouraging them to reach out and explore again and again. This kind of early discovery play supports body awareness, hand-eye coordination and early problem-solving as babies experiment with how the tiles move, twist and respond to their actions. Compact and easy to pop into a nappy bag or pram, these sensory tiles are perfect for use at home, in baby rooms or on the go, offering a calm, engaging experience that gently encourages babies to be aware of and engaged with their environment from birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates tactile awareness with both hard and soft textures to explore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports early fine motor development as babies grasp, pull and pat the linked tiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages visual tracking and attention through changing shapes, forms and movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes early discovery learning as babies experiment with cause and effect while the tiles move on their looped ribbons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude in a baby room sensory basket for tummy time, encouraging babies to reach and explore different textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse during early group time to introduce simple language around \"soft\" , \"hard\" , \"smooth\"  and \"bumpy\" .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate into heuristic play sessions alongside other safe household and natural items for rich sensory discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer as a calming focus toy during transitions, nappy changes or rest times to support regulation and comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom 0 months+, always under adult supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 15cm (W) x 15cm (L) x 2cm (H).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiles linked together with looped ribbons to allow gentle movement during play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect regularly for loose threads, damaged ribbons or worn areas and discontinue use if any part shows signs of damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939012251761,"sku":"BE00660","price":28.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/be00660_checker-tiles_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371263","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/checker-tiles","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}