Eco Activity Shapes

The Eco Activity Shapes set by Miniland is a creative and eco-conscious educational toy designed to support early learning through play. Suitable for children aged 3 to 6 years, this hands-on resource includes 36 colourful geometric shapes, 4 natural cotton laces (each 1 metre long), and 12 guided activity cards. Crafted from sustainable materials including spruce fibres and cotton, the set provides an environmentally responsible approach to developing key cognitive and motor skills.

Children can thread shapes to create three-dimensional structures or wearable designs, such as necklaces, while exploring mathematical concepts like sorting, sequencing, patterning, and symmetry. The tactile nature of the lacing activities helps strengthen fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. The combination of open-ended and guided play options makes this set ideal for both structured lessons and creative exploration in early years classrooms.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through lacing and manipulation
• Develops mathematical thinking through patterning, sorting, and sequencing activities
• Supports spatial awareness and visual perception with 3D shape construction
• Promotes environmental awareness through the use of sustainable materials

Classroom Ideas:

• Pattern Making: Challenge children to recreate patterns from the activity cards or invent their own sequences
• Sorting Games: Sort shapes by colour, size, or form to reinforce classification and early numeracy skills
• Group Projects: Facilitate small group work where children collaborate to create larger laced designs or structures
• Math Integration: Use shapes as concrete tools in shape, size, and measurement lessons
• Art & Creativity: Encourage children to make wearable creations, combining artistic expression with precision

Safety & Product Information:

• Age suitability: 3-6 years
• Includes:
  • 36 geometric shapes
  • 4 natural cotton laces (1 metre each)
  • 12 double-sided activity cards
• Made from sustainable spruce fibres and natural cotton
• Child-safe, durable materials with smooth edges
• Easy to wipe clean for reuse in busy classroom environments