{"product_id":"felt-lifecycle-of-bean-plant","title":"Felt Lifecycle of Bean Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSprout curiosity and delight with the Felt Lifecycle of a Bean Plant, a beautifully handcrafted wool-felt set that brings the journey of a bean from seed to sprout into your learning space. With soft, tactile pieces that depict the seed tucked into soil, a tiny root pushing downwards, then the sprout reaching upwards towards sunlight, this resource invites hands-on exploration of how plants grow. It's perfect for small-world play, science exploration corners or nature-themed provocations where children are invited to touch, sequence and talk about what's happening beneath and above the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages observation and understanding of plant growth stages and changes over time, making abstract concepts concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds vocabulary as children name and describe the parts of a plant - seed, root, sprout - and discuss how each part works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens fine-motor coordination through handling the felt pieces and arranging them in sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparks imaginative thinking and inquiry as children ask questions, make predictions and tell their own stories about how the bean plant becomes bigger and stronger.\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 arrange the felt pieces in order and then narrate or act out the growth journey of the bean plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up a tray with soil, real seeds and the felt pieces so children can plant seeds and compare real growth with the felt model over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse magnifying glasses and plant books to explore roots, sprouts and leaves, then place the felt pieces next to photos of real bean plants for comparison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide drawing or journaling materials so children sketch each stage after handling the felt set and then display their work in a œplant growth gallery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthically hand-felted from 100 % New Zealand wool and coloured with azo-free dye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size of each piece: 5.5 cm (L) to 8 cm (L).  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: approx. 30 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge suitability: 3 years and up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety information: Warning - choking hazard. Contains small parts; 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\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eA bean plant's root can grow downwards into the soil while the sprout reaches up at the same time - it's like two opposite directions working together!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939000520817,"sku":"TATRBEA01","price":39.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/tatrbea01_felt-lifecycle-of-bean-plant_v1_3.jpg?v=1768371386","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/felt-lifecycle-of-bean-plant","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}