Description
Description
The Moon Crater Play Mat With Astronaut sets the scene for adventures across space. Hand-felted in soft grey tones with contrasting blue craters, the circular mat captures the rugged character of the Moon, complete with a felt astronaut ready to explore.
Children can send their astronaut across the craters, imagine moon landings or add spaceships, shooting stars and other space-inspired resources to create a world of their own.
Key Features
- Hand-felted Moon playscape with textured crater details
- Includes a felt astronaut ready for imaginative space adventures
- Open-ended design for storytelling and small world play
Product Details
- Set includes: 1x Moon Crater Play Mat and 1x felt astronaut
- Material: 100% organic New Zealand merino wool, coloured using azo-free dyes
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 imagine space adventures of their own.
- Community: Inspires shared storytelling and conversations about astronauts, space exploration and the world beyond Earth.
- Wellbeing: Offers a soft, tactile play experience while supporting fine motor development through arranging and moving the pieces.
- Learning: Introduces early ideas about the Moon, space travel and lunar landscapes through hands-on exploration.
- Communication: Encourages descriptive language and storytelling as children create missions, journeys and discoveries across the Moon.
Ages: 3+ years.
