{"product_id":"gravitrax-junior-extension-ice","title":"GraviTrax Junior - Extension Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraviTrax Junior - Extension Ice invites children into a chilly Arctic adventure where marbles whizz past icebergs, igloos and friendly sea creatures. GraviTrax Junior gives children from the age of 3 a child-friendly introduction to themed marble track worlds, and this Ice extension adds a frosty new landscape to explore. With 34 decoration elements, learners can turn any GraviTrax Junior layout into an icy habitat, complete with penguins, seals, snow-covered rocks and playful details that spark storytelling. As children place the icy features around their track, they experiment with design, practise spatial thinking and build rich narratives about life in frozen environments. This extension keeps the building process simple while adding depth and character to existing tracks, making it ideal for younger learners who are still developing fine motor skills but love imaginative worlds. Perfect for STEM corners, small-group engineering challenges or quiet construction play, the GraviTrax Junior - Extension Ice helps connect early physics concepts with creativity and early geography in a way that feels like pure play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops spatial awareness and planning as children position scenery so marbles can move smoothly around the icy landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens early science understanding by linking marble movement to slopes, gravity and simple cause-and-effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages geography and environmental awareness through discussion of polar animals and cold-climate habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds language and social skills as children name animals, describe scenes and collaborate on shared track designs.\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\u003eAsk small groups to design an \"ice world rescue track\"  and describe the story that goes with the marble's journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Arctic animals as discussion prompts during units on seasons, weather or polar regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine this set with other GraviTrax Junior themes and have learners compare how animals and environments differ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite children to draw a map of their finished Ice track, labelling key features such as igloos, cliffs and animal homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-7 years, always use under adult supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34-piece Ice World decoration set for GraviTrax Junior tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: designed as an extension for GraviTrax Junior marble track systems (sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: made in Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety information: contains small parts; not suitable for children under 3 years. Inspect pieces regularly and remove from use if any part becomes damaged or worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939014086769,"sku":"GX23748-7","price":42.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/gx23748-7_gravitrax-junior-extension-ice_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371260","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/gravitrax-junior-extension-ice","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}