Freckled Frog Wooden Blocks - Shelters of the World, Set of 15

Shelters of the World Wooden Blocks - 15 Pieces

This beautifully designed wooden block set showcases houses and shelters from different cultures around the world, inspiring children to explore global diversity through play. Each block features a vibrant, high-quality print of a unique dwelling, including traditional huts, modern homes, and culturally significant shelters. Made from solid New Zealand pine, this set is durable, eco-friendly, and built for long-lasting use. The largest piece measures 13cm high, making it easy for young children to handle while engaging in imaginative and educational play. This resource encourages curiosity, storytelling, and cultural awareness, helping children appreciate the different ways people live across the globe. The variety of shelters provides opportunities for discussion, comparison, and creative building. Perfect for both home and classroom settings, this set is suitable for children from 12 months and up, making it an inclusive resource for family groupings in early childhood education centres.

Educational Benefits

• Cultural Awareness & Global Understanding - Encourages conversations about different types of homes and ways of living worldwide.
• Geography & Social Studies Learning - Supports early exploration of different countries and environments through hands-on play.
• Language & Communication Development - Enhances storytelling skills as children describe each shelter and create imaginative scenarios.
• Fine Motor & Cognitive Skills - Builds dexterity and problem-solving abilities as children stack, sort, and arrange the blocks.

Classroom Ideas

• Cultural Exploration Activity - Match each shelter to its country or region, fostering geographical learning.
• Storytelling & Creative Play - Encourage children to create stories about the people who might live in each type of house.
• Discussion & Comparison - Compare different homes and talk about their structures, materials, and purposes.
• Building & Construction Play - Integrate the shelters into block play, allowing children to build their own imaginative communities.

Safety & Information

• Ages: Suitable for children 12+ months.
• Measurements: Largest block measures 13cm high.
• Material: Made from solid New Zealand pine, ensuring a durable and eco-friendly construction.
• Safety: Designed with smooth edges and a non-toxic finish, making them safe for toddlers and young children.