{"product_id":"large-rainbow-felt-balls-set-of-7","title":"Large Rainbow Felt Balls - Set of 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoll up, roll up! The Large Rainbow Felt Balls 7 Pack offers children a vibrant and tactile way to explore movement, colour, and open-ended play. These oversized felt balls are a supersized version of the popular small felt balls, adding excitement and variety to your loose parts collection. Crafted from soft, high-quality felt, each ball is lightweight yet durable-ideal for little hands to grasp, roll, and sort. Their bold rainbow colours stimulate visual interest and inspire creativity in a range of early learning activities, from sensory play and counting to construction and imaginative setups. Perfect for indoor rolling games or STEAM-inspired explorations, these colourful spheres encourage children to experiment with motion, pattern, and spatial awareness. Designed to foster hands-on learning, the Large Rainbow Felt Balls promote fine and gross motor skills, collaborative play, and sensory engagement. Whether used individually or as part of a larger loose-parts collection, they're an open-ended resource that invites endless opportunities for discovery, experimentation, and joyful play in early years environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports fine and gross motor skill development through grasping, rolling, and balancing activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages colour recognition and pattern-making as children explore sorting and sequencing tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances sensory awareness with soft, tactile textures that invite touch and exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes problem-solving and spatial reasoning as children experiment with movement, gravity, and force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate into STEAM sessions to explore rolling speed, angles, and motion-introducing early physics concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse during colour-sorting or matching games, grouping the felt balls with corresponding objects or fabric swatches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a collaborative group challenge where children build ramps or tracks to test how far each ball can roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude in dramatic play or loose-parts areas to represent imaginative elements like planets, food, or treasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 months +.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach ball approximately 7-8 cm in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 100% wool felt using non-toxic dyes; soft and safe for indoor play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways supervise children during play. Not suitable for mouthing; check regularly for wear or damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939015069809,"sku":"YZC56060","price":99.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/yzc56060_large-rainbow-felt-balls-set-of-7_v1_3.jpg?v=1768371359","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/large-rainbow-felt-balls-set-of-7","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}