Set of 24 see through lightweight wooden coloured blocks with transparent, coloured acrylic inserts. Made from durable plywood, these coloured blocks are sized to fit in with your project block sets. Includes squares, rectangles, semi circles, quarter circles and right angled triangles. The indicative size of all the shapes based on the square which measures 13.3cm. Colours of the acrylic insert are red, green, yellow, blue, orange and purple. Ages 3+ years.
All timber used in this item is approved by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This is the world’s most rigorous labelling system for timber products, and is the only forest label supported by the World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace and the Australian Conservation Fund. FSC approval ensures that this item is an environmentally friendly and sustainable option for the classroom.
Play is an important part of early childhood. Exploratory play and inquiry based learning encourages children to learn, develop and grow while having fun. Encourage children to explore, investigate and develop ideas and hypothesis. They can test their ideas, and find new ways of building, creating, drawing, thinking etc. The use of open ended resources such as the these see through coloured blocks promote exploratory and investigative play as well as inquiry based learning. Develop creativity and imagination through new ways of thinking. Build social skilled through team work, and language and also communication skills improve. Develop perseverance as children keep exploring and investigating their surroundings. While children will become more confident and develop a stronger sense of identity through play. As a result play encourages children to learn, develop and grow whilst they have fun.
Art and Craft catalogue page: 293
