Wicker Shape Houses - Set of 4

Welcome to our Wicker Shape Houses, where shapes come to life, conversations start, and playtime gets a serious dose of geometric charm. These four wonderfully wickered homes are a perfect addition to any educational setting, allowing learners to explore shapes most delightfully. From the smallest roundhouse to the largest square abode, these houses provide endless possibilities for learning, storytelling, and active play.

Each house in this set is unique in shape and size, creating plenty of opportunities for conversation around geometry and spatial awareness—all while learners immerse themselves in playful role playing. From the small roundhouse to the larger, more spacious home, these wicker houses can become anything from cosy cottages to fantastical towers, adding charm to both indoor classroom corners and play areas. Just toss in a , sprinkle some , and voilà—your  is ready for action!

Whether learners are hosting tea parties for and or setting up homes for woodland creatures beneath and , these shape houses are the perfect backdrop for imaginative, shape based exploration. 

Not only are these houses perfect for storytelling and dramatic play, but they also offer a subtle introduction to mathematical concepts. "Who’s in the roundhouse today?" becomes more than just a playful question—it’s a prompt for learners to engage with shapes, sizes, and even positional language. Plus, they’re lightweight and portable, meaning these houses can travel across the learning space with ease. 

Whether used alongside and for a magical woodland scene or combined with a  for a bustling town square, these shape houses are as versatile as they come.

Features

• Set of 4 different-shaped wicker houses: This collection includes four unique houses, each with a different shape and size, ranging from 13cm to 25cm in length. Their varying dimensions encourage the exploration of shapes and offer opportunities for learners to compare and contrast sizes.
• Made from durable wicker material: Crafted from natural wicker, these houses are sturdy yet lightweight, making it easy for learners to move around their play setups.
• Perfect for small world play: These houses can be paired with various accessories, such as tiny puppets, fairy families, glass nuggets, or trees and mushrooms, offering endless possibilities for creating imaginative small world scenes.
• No assembly required: Ready to use straight out of the box, these houses are hassle-free, allowing teachers to incorporate them into activities immediately, with minimal setup time.
• Suitable for indoor use: Whether placed on a classroom tabletop or nestled into a role play corner, these houses are versatile enough to fit any setting.

Benefits

• Encourages shape recognition and mathematical thinking: These unique-shaped houses naturally introduce learners to basic geometric concepts as they play, helping them identify shapes, compare sizes, and develop spatial awareness.
• Promotes imaginative storytelling: The open-ended design of the houses invites learners to engage in creative storytelling and role play, fostering language development and social interaction as they bring their characters and worlds to life.
• Supports fine motor skills: Moving the houses, arranging props like tiny puppets and fairy families, and manipulating other small-world accessories help learners develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor control—key skills in early childhood development.
• Stimulates social skills and collaboration: Working together to build small-world scenes or negotiating who lives in which house encourages learners to engage in cooperative play, improving communication, problem solving, and teamwork.
• Adaptable to various educational themes: Whether you’re focusing on nature, homes, villages, or even fantasy settings, these shape houses can easily be adapted to fit various learning themes, enhancing curriculum based activities with creative play.