{"product_id":"solar-system-space-felt-planets","title":"Solar System Space Felt Planets","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet your young learners embark on a cosmic journey right in the classroom with this charming felt planet set. The Solar System Space Felt Planets brings the wonders of space close - with a soft little sun and eight colourful planets they can hold, sort and explore. Each planet is handmade from natural wool felt, giving a soft, tactile feel that turns astronomy into a sensory adventure. Perfect for little hands to grasp and imagine, this set transforms outer space into a playful universe to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages early understanding of the solar system - children can learn planet names (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) and begin to grasp the concept of orbital order and planet variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports fine motor development through grasping, sorting and handling each felt planet - building coordination and hand-eye control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates curiosity and vocabulary - children learn colours, sizes, spatial relationships, and descriptive words (big, small, round, soft, near, far) as they explore the planets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a sensory dimension to science learning - the soft wool felt and varied sizes make the planets interesting to touch, enhancing engagement beyond visual learning.\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\u003eLine the planets up \"in orbit\"  - have children arrange them from the Sun outwards in correct order and talk about each planet's name and unique traits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Find the planet\"  game - call out a planet (e.g. \"Which one is Mars?\" ) or describe a planet (e.g. \"Find the red planet!\" ) and let children pick the correct felt planet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory time with space adventure - read a short story about space or astronauts, then let children build the solar system with the felt planets as part of re-enacting the adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-planet sensory bin - hide the felt planets among soft materials (like cotton, shredded paper or felt scraps) and have children dig them out, match names, or group by colour\/size to combine sensory play with learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 9 pieces: Sun + 8 planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)‚  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter of Sun (largest): 7 cm; smallest planet (Mercury): 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% natural New Zealand wool felt, dyed with non-toxic\/azo-free dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge recommendation: 3 years and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 130 g (overall set)‚  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety: Contains small parts - choking hazard for children under 3 years; adult supervision advised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sun (largest in your felt set) is so big that over\u003c\/i\u003e 1 million Earths could fit inside it - a great conversation starter when comparing planet sizes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939019296881,"sku":"TATRSOL","price":45.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/tatrsol_solar-system-space-felt-planets_v1_1.jpg?v=1768371349","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/solar-system-space-felt-planets","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}