{"product_id":"plip-links","title":"Plip Links","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlip Links bring a burst of playful creativity to the learning environment, offering children a hands-on way to build, design and experiment with colourful, flexible connections. These clever silicone link halves simply push together to form sturdy ball-and-socket joins, allowing children to create flowing chains, swirling sculptures, quirky characters or anything their imagination dreams up. When it's time to redesign, the links pull apart with a wonderfully satisfying \u003ci\u003epop\u003c\/i\u003e that adds an extra sensory delight to every play session. Part construction resource and part fidget favourite, Plip Links inspire open-ended exploration, inventive thinking and joyful engagement throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens fine motor skills as children push, pull, twist and connect each link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages spatial reasoning through building, arranging and experimenting with shapes and structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports creative expression as children design unique models using flexible, colourful pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances sensory play with tactile silicone textures and the fun popping sound when links separate.\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 create patterned rainbow chains and compare lengths or sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce a construction challenge to design the tallest free-standing sculpture using only Plip Links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair Plip Links with loose parts to build imaginative characters or small-world accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the links as a calming fidget tool during transitions, group times or quiet spaces.\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 3+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 20 silicone link halves in a full rainbow of colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall-and-socket design allows pieces to connect securely and pull apart with a pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne completed link (2 link halves) measures approx. 5.7(L) x 5(W) x 2(H) cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 100% food-grade silicone.\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":42939008417905,"sku":"RC490","price":22.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/rc490_plip-links_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371380","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/plip-links","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}