{"product_id":"mta-rainbow-stars-set-of-21","title":"MTA Rainbow Stars Set of 21","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring colour, curiosity and playful exploration to your early learning environment with the MTA Rainbow Wooden Stars. Designed for children aged 10+ months, this vibrant set of 21 beechwood stars introduces little learners to counting, sorting, stacking and sequencing through hands-on discovery. Each of the seven rainbow colours includes three stars in increasing sizes, creating an engaging invitation for young children to explore shape, size and pattern. The chunky, tactile design makes them easy to grasp, encouraging active investigation during loose parts play. As children play, they build physical, cognitive and creative skills while engaging in meaningful sensory learning. These beautifully crafted stars also enrich imaginative play experiences, allowing children to design patterns, build simple structures and explore early mathematical ideas through joyful, open-ended learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports early mathematical understanding through counting, sorting and sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds motor skills, coordination and confidence in handling objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages descriptive language, imaginative thinking and expressive play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes sensory exploration and awareness of colour, shape and size\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\u003eCreate simple patterns or sequences for children to copy, extend or invent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite children to sort the stars by size, colour or thickness during group play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the set as a loose parts addition to block play, storytelling or small-world environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage children to build towers or shapes and describe what they notice about size and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10+ months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 21 beechwood stars in seven rainbow colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach colour has 3 stars in increasing sizes (4.3cm, 5.3cm, 6.2cm) and thickness (1.5cm, 2cm and 3cm). Size of largest stars: 6.2(H) x 3(D)cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from durable, tactile beechwood suitable for loose parts and early exploratory play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939005796465,"sku":"MTA020001","price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/mta020001_mta-rainbow-stars-set-of-21_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371345","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/mta-rainbow-stars-set-of-21","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}