{"product_id":"felt-lifecycle-of-pumpkin","title":"Felt Lifecycle of Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatch the magic of nature unfold right in your learning space with the Felt Lifecycle of a Pumpkin. This beautifully handcrafted set takes learners on a journey from tiny seed to budding plant, through vibrant yellow flower, on to a green pumpkin and finally a bright orange fruit ready for harvest. With its soft needle-felted wool design, this resource invites hands-on exploration and imaginative play as children sequence each stage and talk about what changes and grows. It's a fantastic addition for nature tables, science stations or cosy reading corners where growth and transformation come alive. The visual and tactile experience encourages curiosity and wonder about plants, seasons and where food comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages observation of real-life growth patterns by showing the four distinct stages of a pumpkin's life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports language development as learners name the stages, describe what they see and make predictions about what comes next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances fine-motor control through handling and placing each felt piece in the correct sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates imaginative storytelling and inquiry as learners talk about what the pumpkin plant needs and how it changes.\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 learners to place the four felt figures in order (seed ¢  plant with flower ¢  green pumpkin ¢  orange fruit), then retell the journey of the pumpkin in their own words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up a small-world garden scene using natural materials (soil tray, sticks, leaves, felt stages) and invite children to act out watering, sun-shining and growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair the felt set with real seeds and planting pots so learners plant their own seeds and watch them grow while comparing to the felt lifecycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a drawing or journalling activity where learners draw each stage of the journey after exploring the felt set, then display the collection as a \"pumpkin timeline\"  on a classroom board.\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 for safe play.‚  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size of each felt toy: 4 cm (L) up to 13.5 cm (L) in length.‚  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight of set: approx. 30 g.‚  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge suitability: 3 years and above.‚  \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\u003eIt takes roughly 120 days for a pumpkin plant to progress from seed to full fruit!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939013431409,"sku":"TATRPUM01","price":42.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/tatrpum01_felt-lifecycle-of-pumpkin_v1_3.jpg?v=1768371392","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/felt-lifecycle-of-pumpkin","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}