{"product_id":"feltalas-loose-parts-rainbow-chunks-49-pieces","title":"Feltalas Loose Parts Rainbow Chunks - 49 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Feltalas Loose Parts Rainbow Chunks - 49 Pack is a vibrant, tactile collection of open-ended felt pieces designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and imaginative play. Each chunk is crafted from soft, durable felt in an array of rainbow colours, offering children an appealing resource to use in loose parts play, pattern-making, sequencing, and creative design. The varied shapes and bright tones invite children to explore mathematical concepts such as symmetry, sorting, and classification, while also encouraging problem-solving and collaborative learning. Perfect for both individual and group use, these rainbow felt chunks can be incorporated into storytelling, art projects, and small-world play to extend learning across multiple areas of the curriculum. Their lightweight and soft texture makes them safe and easy for small hands to handle, while their reusable and sustainable design ensures they are a long-lasting addition to classrooms or early years environments. The Feltalas Loose Parts Rainbow Chunks provide endless opportunities for children to follow their imagination and curiosity in purposeful, play-based learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages creativity, open-ended exploration, and imaginative play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports early mathematics through colour sorting, sequencing, and symmetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds fine motor control and hand-eye coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate into maths activities for sorting, sequencing, and pattern recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide in loose parts stations to support open-ended design and construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in storytelling or small-world play to represent landscapes, props, or characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage group mandala or mosaic-making projects to foster teamwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 49 felt rainbow chunks in assorted shapes and colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece varies, approx. 4-8 cm in size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% felt with non-toxic dyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains small pieces; not suitable for children under 3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939000225905,"sku":"YZC55841","price":249.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/yzc55841_feltalas-loose-parts-rainbow-chunks-49-pieces_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371360","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/feltalas-loose-parts-rainbow-chunks-49-pieces","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}