Woodland Trail Set of 37

The Woodland Trail Set of 37 encourages the use of descriptive language, imaginative play, and understanding of the natural world through small world play. This set includes trees, leaves, forest animals, minibeasts, stones, water pieces, animal footprints, toadstools, and a 2-piece arch/bridge. The animal footprints, leaves, and logs feature lasered markings, creating tactile sensory discovery and making them perfect for charcoal or crayon rubbing. The footprints belong to various woodland creatures like the stag, fox, rabbit, owl, hedgehog, and squirrel.

Set Contents:

• 5 x 3D trees
• 5 x 2D leaves with lasered markings
• 8 x 2D animals with lasered markings - owl, rabbit, stag, squirrel, fox, hedgehog, snail, butterfly
• 2 x 3D minibeasts with faux leather detailing - ladybird, woodlouse
• 2 x 3D toadstools
• 6 x flat stones & water shapes
• 6 x log slices with lasered tree rings and animal footprints
• 1 x 2-piece bridge/arch
• 1 wooden box with clear acrylic lid

Size of Box: 27(W) x 18.5(L) x 5(H) cm

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances language development by encouraging descriptive storytelling.
• Promotes fine motor skills through manipulation of the small pieces.
• Sparks creativity and imagination in immersive, role-playing scenarios.
• Builds an understanding of nature, animals, and their environment.

Classroom & Play Ideas:

• Create a woodland habitat on a playmat and discuss the animals that live there.
• Use the animal footprints to teach children about the different animals and their tracks.
• Introduce simple nature-based storytelling using the trees, animals, and minibeasts.
• Encourage collaborative play by having children build the bridge and share the figures.

Ages: 3+ years