Small World - Fantasy Scene Set

Our Small World Fantasy Scene Set is a versatile and imaginative addition to any Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting. This set includes 20 carefully crafted wooden blocks, including flat shapes and rectangular boulder shapes, in a striking palette of reds, greys and blacks. These colours and shapes are thoughtfully chosen to evoke scenes of volcanic landscapes, prehistoric worlds and fantastical realms, providing endless opportunities for creative play.

Designed to be used in our Deep Spot Trays, Mini Tuff Spot Trays, or Tuff Spot Trays, this set can easily transform these spaces into dynamic small world play environments. However, its versatility doesn't end there. This Fantasy Scene Set can also be used as a standalone resource on display shelves or in crates, making it perfect for various setups throughout your learning space. Whether it's creating a dramatic volcanic earth scene, setting up a prehistoric dinosaur landscape or building a fantastical world filled with mythical creatures, the possibilities are limited only by the children's imaginations.

Our Small World Fantasy Scene Set is ideal for continuous provision, encouraging children to return to their creations and extend their play over multiple sessions. The open-ended nature of this set supports loose parts play, where children can manipulate and arrange the pieces in countless ways, fostering creativity, problem-solving and fine motor skills. Additionally, the set is perfect for construction play, allowing children to build and rebuild structures, enhancing their spatial awareness and engineering skills.

The robust wooden construction of this set ensures it can withstand the rigours of daily play, providing a durable resource that will last through many adventures. The tactile nature of the wood and the engaging colours invite children to explore and experiment, promoting sensory development and imaginative play.

Incorporating the Small World Fantasy Scene Set into your EYFS setting enhances the learning environment by providing a resource that is both educational and engaging. It supports a wide range of developmental areas, from social and emotional skills developed through collaborative play, to cognitive skills honed through problem-solving and narrative creation. By offering a resource that can be used in so many different ways, you are giving children the tools they need to explore their creativity, develop their storytelling abilities, and engage in meaningful play.

Our Small World Fantasy Scene Set is a valuable addition to any early years setting, providing endless opportunities for exploration, creativity and learning. It is a must-have resource for educators looking to enrich their small world play offerings and inspire the imaginations of their young learners.

Features

• 20 Piece Set: Includes a set of 20 blocks designed for versatile use in small world play.
• Flat shapes and rectangular boulder shapes: A variety of shapes to create diverse and imaginative scenes.
• Palette of reds, greys and blacks: Striking colours chosen to evoke volcanic landscapes, prehistoric worlds and fantastical realms.
• Designed for Deep Spot Trays, Mini Tuff Spot Trays, or Tuff Spot Trays: Fits perfectly in these trays to create dynamic small world play environments.
• Versatile usage: Can also be used as standalone resources on display shelves or in crates.
• Robust wooden construction: Durable and able to withstand the rigours of daily play.

Benefits

• Promotes Creativity: Encourages imaginative play as children create various scenes like volcanic landscapes, prehistoric worlds, and fantastical realms.
• Enhances Problem-Solving Skills: Supports cognitive development as children figure out how to arrange and manipulate the blocks to build different structures.
• Develops Fine Motor Skills: Strengthens fine motor abilities through the manipulation and arrangement of the small wooden blocks.
• Fosters Spatial Awareness: Helps children understand spatial relationships and geometry as they construct and deconstruct various setups.
• Encourages Sensory Exploration: Promotes sensory development through the tactile experience of handling the wooden blocks and exploring their different textures and shapes.
• Supports Loose Parts Play: Provides opportunities for open-ended play, allowing children to use the blocks in countless ways, fostering innovation and experimentation.
• Facilitates Continuous Provision: Encourages children to revisit and expand their creations over multiple sessions, deepening their engagement and learning.
• Promotes Social Skills: Encourages collaborative play, helping children develop communication, cooperation and teamwork skills.
• Enhances Storytelling Abilities: Inspires children to create and narrate their own stories, boosting language skills and narrative thinking.
• Encourages Independent Play: Allows children to independently explore and create, fostering self-confidence and autonomy.
• Stimulates Cognitive Development: Engages children in complex thinking as they plan and execute their small world scenes, enhancing cognitive flexibility and planning skills.
• Promotes Construction Skills: Enhances understanding of basic engineering and construction principles as children build and balance the blocks.