Description
Description
The Felt Life Cycle of a Redback Spider brings a fascinating part of the natural world into hands-on play. Beautifully needle-felted, the collection follows the spider’s journey through egg, egg sac, spiderlings and adult spider, giving children a tactile way to explore each stage as the life cycle unfolds.
Soft, detailed and full of character, the pieces are perfect for nature tables, storytelling and imaginative small world scenes.
Key Features
- Felt pieces representing four stages of the redback spider life cycle
- Beautifully needle-felted for a soft, tactile finish
- Ideal for small world play, storytelling and nature-inspired setups
Product Details
- Includes: 4x Redback Spider cycle pieces, including egg, egg sac, spiderlings and adult spider stages
- Life Cycle Play Mat sold separately
Educational Benefits
Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Learning outcomes may extend beyond those listed, depending on context and use.
- Identity: Encourages children to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world through hands-on play.
- Community: Inspires conversations about spiders, habitats and the role of living creatures in our environment.
- Wellbeing: Offers a gentle tactile experience while supporting fine motor development through arranging and handling the felt pieces.
- Learning: Introduces sequencing, life cycles and transformation through nature-inspired play.
- Communication: Encourages children to describe each stage, retell the spider’s life cycle and create their own stories.
Ages: 3+ years.
