Fair Trade - Loose Parts Grey Felt Balls - 20 Pieces

Encourage creativity, exploration and meaningful learning in early childhood environments with the Papoose Fair Trade - Loose Parts Grey Felt Balls. This 20-piece set of hand-crafted felt balls is designed specifically with young learners in mind. Each ball is made from 100% natural wool, felted by hand and dyed using non-toxic pigments, creating a safe and sustainable play option. The calming, neutral palette of light and dark greys makes this resource ideal for quiet play areas, as the subtle tones reduce visual clutter and overstimulation.

As an open-ended resource, these felt balls inspire children to explore freely and creatively. There are no instructions, no limits, and no defined outcomes - just endless opportunities for learning through self-direction and discovery. Whether used in combination with other materials or on their own, these felt balls allow children to take the lead in their learning journey.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking through open-ended manipulation.
• Supports sensory exploration through texture, weight and shape.
• Promotes early mathematical concepts such as counting, sorting, patterning and comparing.
• Enhances fine motor development and coordination through grasping, balancing and transferring.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use for patterning activities during small-group maths time.
• Create tactile story retelling props in literacy groups.
• Add to construction areas for balancing and engineering provocations.
• Incorporate into mindfulness corners for calming sensory experiences.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 3 years and over.
• Each ball measures approximately 3cm (D).
• Size of set: 20 individual felt balls.
• Hand-felted from 100% natural wool using non-toxic dyes.
• Made under Fair Trade conditions in Nepal, supporting local communities.
• Always use under adult supervision; not suitable for mouthing.
• Due to handmade nature, slight variations in colour, shape and design may occur.

This beautiful, ethically produced resource by Papoose supports a wide range of early years curriculum outcomes, making it a versatile and valuable addition to any childcare or early learning setting.