{"product_id":"felt-lifecycle-of-redback-spider","title":"Felt Lifecycle of Redback Spider","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the wonders of nature with our fascinating Felt Life Cycle of a Redback Spider! Beautifully handcrafted and needle-felted, this educational set brings the Redback spider's incredible journey to life-from egg and egg sac to spiderlings and adult. Each stage is richly detailed, inspiring curiosity, storytelling, and imaginative play. Designed to spark learning through touch and discovery, the soft, durable felt pieces encourage children to explore lifecycles, sequencing, and the fascinating world of invertebrates. Each set includes four handcrafted stages, making it a wonderful addition to both home learning environments and classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages curiosity about nature, lifecycles, and animal behaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances vocabulary and sequencing skills through storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops fine motor skills and tactile sensory awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes imaginative, open-ended play supporting early STEM learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a science corner display exploring spider lifecycles alongside books and photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in storytelling or dramatic play to act out the spider's transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate into sequencing and classification lessons in early learning science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with magnifying glasses and nature journals for observational learning activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges: Suitable for 3 years and over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: Each felt toy measures approximately 6.5 cm to 11.5 cm in length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Total set weight is approximately 85 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 100% hand-felted wool; playmat sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003ethis is for the Felt toys only; playmat (Earth) sold separately (TATRTRAY1)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafety: Contains small parts-adult supervision recommended. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to choking hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Did you know that female redback spiders can produce up to 10 egg sacs in their lifetime, each containing around 250 eggs? That's a lot of baby spiders!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939000356977,"sku":"TATRSPI01","price":49.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/tatrspi01_felt-lifecycle-of-redback-spider_v1_3.jpg?v=1768371393","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/felt-lifecycle-of-redback-spider","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}