{"product_id":"seal","title":"Seal","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring arctic adventures to life with the charming Papoose Felt Baby Seal! This beautifully handmade felt sea creature adds a delightful splash of whimsy and realism to any small world play setup. With its soft, tactile finish and expressive stitched face, this friendly seal is ready to waddle into countless imaginative journeys - from icy explorations to storytelling circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfectly sized for little hands and crafted from natural, fair-trade wool, this seal supports open-ended learning and enriches any early years environment. Whether paired with other arctic animals or featured in a storytelling scene, the felt seal helps create immersive play experiences grounded in nature and gentle sensory engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports emotional expression through character-based storytelling and social role-play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances language development as children describe and narrate the seal's adventures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages tactile exploration with its soft wool texture, helping to stimulate sensory learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes imaginative thinking and narrative construction through small world and nature-based play.\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 a winter-themed small world tray with snow fabric, ice blocks, and fellow arctic animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in story prompts: \"Where is the seal swimming to today?\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with maps or globes for a geography lesson on the Arctic region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up a habitat-building challenge with natural materials for group play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for 3 years+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox Size: 7.5(L) x 9(H) x 9(W) cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade from 100% natural wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for supervised play. Not intended for mouthing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939010613361,"sku":"PAP1053","price":21.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/pap1053_seal_v1_1.jpg?v=1768792104","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/seal","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}