{"product_id":"pestle-and-mortar-set-3-pack","title":"Pestle and Mortar Set - 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pestle and Mortar Set - 3 Pack is a beautifully crafted, natural resource designed to inspire sensory exploration, imaginative role play, and early scientific discovery. Each set includes a smooth, durable mortar and pestle, perfectly sized for small hands to grind, crush, and mix a variety of natural materials. Children can experiment with herbs, leaves, spices, chalk, or natural loose parts, encouraging curiosity and hands-on learning across multiple curriculum areas. Ideal for mud kitchens, outdoor play areas, or classroom science corners, these pestle and mortars offer endless opportunities for investigation and creativity. They help children explore texture, cause and effect, and simple scientific processes while building fine motor strength and coordination. With three sets included, several children can engage simultaneously, supporting collaboration and social interaction. Durable and reusable, the Pestle and Mortar Set is a sustainable addition to learning environments, encouraging curiosity, experimentation, and problem-solving in both indoor and outdoor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens fine motor skills, coordination, and control through grinding and mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages scientific exploration of texture, transformation, and cause and effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspires imaginative play in mud kitchens, potion-making, and role play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports collaborative learning and communication in small group settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to an outdoor mud kitchen for children to create imaginative recipes or potions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in science corners for exploring natural materials like herbs, seeds, or chalk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce in sensory play to encourage hands-on investigation and discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage children to record observations of textures and changes during activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 3 pestle and mortar sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach mortar approximately 10-12 cm in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural stone or wood, smoothed for safe handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for children under 3 years due to potential small fragments; supervise at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939007828081,"sku":"YZC34197","price":114.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/yzc34197_pestle-and-mortar-set-3-pack_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371356","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/pestle-and-mortar-set-3-pack","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}