{"product_id":"snow-topped-mountains-3pc","title":"Snow topped Mountains\/3pc","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate magical alpine landscapes in your small-world play with these Snow Topped Mountains - 3 pieces. Suitable for 3+, these felt mountains bring a wintry atmosphere to block areas, tuff trays and storytelling corners. Sizes: Large 24cm H x 6.5cm base, Medium 20cm H x 6cm base, Small 15cm H x 5cm base. Made of felt, each mountain is soft to the touch yet sturdy enough to stand proudly in imaginary worlds. Children can arrange them into towering ranges, cosy valleys or icy pathways, then introduce animals, vehicles or explorers to bring their stories to life. The three different heights naturally prompt comparison talk such as tall, taller and tallest, while the snowy peaks spark conversations about weather, seasons and mountain habitats. These mountains pair beautifully with polar animals, trees, loose parts or fabric \"snow\" , making them a flexible, open-ended resource for your continuous provision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages imaginative play and narrative skills as children create adventures featuring climbers, animals and changing weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds early mathematical understanding through ordering by height and using language such as tall, short, bigger and smaller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports geography and science learning by prompting questions about mountains, snow, temperature and habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops descriptive vocabulary as children talk about colours, textures, peaks, slopes and where characters might live or travel.\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\u003eSet up a winter small-world tray with the Snow Topped Mountains, white fabric, gems and animals for open-ended storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse during group discussions on seasons or climate, asking children where snow might fall and how mountains affect weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite learners to place the mountains in order from smallest to largest, then draw their own mountain range and label the heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with blocks and natural materials so children can design ski lodges, bridges and tunnels between the peaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3+ years; always use under adult supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: Snow Topped Mountains 3-piece felt set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge mountain: approximately 6.5(L) x 24(H) x 6.5(W) cm (24cm H x 6.5cm base).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium mountain: approximately 6(L) x 20(H) x 6(W) cm (20cm H x 6cm base).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall mountain: approximately 5(L) x 15(H) x 5(W) cm (15cm H x 5cm base).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of felt, ideal for small-world and table-top play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety information: inspect regularly for loose fibres or damage and remove from use if any issues are noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939011203185,"sku":"PAP1033","price":45.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/pap1033_snow-topped-mountains-3pc_v1_1.jpg?v=1768792100","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/snow-topped-mountains-3pc","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}