{"product_id":"felt-lifecycle-of-a-chicken","title":"Felt Lifecycle of a Chicken","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the journey of nature's adorable little clucker to life in your learning space! The Felt Lifecycle of a Chicken is a delightful, handcrafted set that includes the egg, hatchling, chick and adult hen, all made from beautifully soft needle-felted wool. This engaging resource helps children explore the wonders of growth and change in a tactile and imaginative way. Each piece showcases careful detail, making the egg-to-hen story come alive in curious hands and bright minds. Children can arrange the stages, retell the sequence, and build their own imaginative stories around the chicken's life. It's a wonderful addition to nature tables, science exploration shelves or small-world play settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages understanding of life cycles and the natural progression of living things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports language development as children describe, sequence and discuss each stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances fine-motor and sensory engagement through handling soft, wool-felt pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes imaginative exploration and storytelling, strengthening creativity and narrative skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; play activity ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite children to place the stages in order and retell the lifecycle in their own words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a small-world farm scene using natural materials and include the felt pieces for storytelling play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up a science corner with books and magnifying glasses so children can compare real chicken facts to the felt models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage children to draw or paint the lifecycle after exploring the set, then display their artwork as part of a learning wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from hand-felted 100% New Zealand wool using azo-free dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size range: 6 (L) x 5 (H) x 4 (W) cm to 13 (L) x 10 (H) x 8 (W) cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 105 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge suitability: 3 years+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety information: Contains small parts; choking hazard; not suitable for children under 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is for the Felt toys only; playmat (Earth) sold separately (TATRTRAY1)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hen can lay more than 250 eggs a year-and each egg only takes 21 days to hatch!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939000291441,"sku":"TATRCHICK1","price":56.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/tatrchick1_felt-lifecycle-of-a-chicken_v1_4.jpg?v=1768371389","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/felt-lifecycle-of-a-chicken","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}