{"product_id":"mta-rainbow-stacker-11-pieces","title":"MTA Rainbow Stacker 11 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright, bold and beautifully curved, the MTA Rainbow Stacker invites children to explore colour, shape and endless building possibilities. This 11-piece wooden set features vibrant arches that can be stacked, lined up, nested or transformed into imaginative creations such as tunnels, towers, landscapes or playful small-world scenes. The smooth wooden finish offers a satisfying tactile experience, supporting curious hands as they experiment with balance, symmetry and creative problem-solving. Whether used as a striking table-top display or as part of daily exploratory play, this rainbow brings colour-rich learning and open-ended discovery into any early years environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages colour recognition and early patterning skills through sorting and arrangement activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds spatial awareness as children experiment with stacking, balancing and constructing with curved pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens fine motor control while manipulating, nesting and aligning the arches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes imaginative play as children transform the arches into roads, tunnels, bridges and unique creations.\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\u003eInvite children to build landscapes by combining the arches with loose parts such as figurines, blocks or natural materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a colour-matching challenge by pairing each arch with objects of the same shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore height and balance by stacking the arches in new configurations and testing which structures stay upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate the arches into storytelling sessions, encouraging children to design props or scenes to extend the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ages 2+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 11 wooden rainbow arches in vibrant colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. largest arch measurement: 36(L) x 18(H) x 7(W) cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from durable, smooth-finished wood with child-safe paints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use under adult supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect regularly and remove if worn or damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939005993073,"sku":"MTA020004","price":169.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/mta020004_mta-rainbow-stacker-11-pieces_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371285","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/mta-rainbow-stacker-11-pieces","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}