Every setting needs a few go-to small world props that instantly transform play, and these Felt Peekaboo Houses are exactly that.
You get three delightfully squishy homes (a pumpkin, an apple, and a hive), each with clever little openings for stashing figures, animals, or, if we're honest, the odd missing counter.
Children can turn them into anything they fancy: fairy houses, bug hotels, or a surprisingly stylish bee flat.
They'll be posting, hiding, and retrieving in seconds, which is great news for fine motor development and even better news for storytelling.
The texture of the felt makes them a sensory dream, and because they're compact, they slot neatly into small world areas without taking over the entire classroom.
Big learning in a small package, with the added bonus that you'll secretly want one on your own desk.
Features
Three quirky houses: Pumpkin, apple, and hive keep small world play fresh and fun.
Soft felt texture: As soothing to touch as a hot cup of tea on a Friday.
Hideaway openings: Just the right size for figures, animals, or "lost and found" items.
Small but mighty: Easy to shift from a small world corner to a reading nook.
Sturdy design: Stands up to enthusiastic storytelling and a fair bit of squishing.
Benefits
Boosts storytelling skills: Children spin yarns quicker than you can say: once upon a time.
Strengthens fine motor control: Posting and retrieving keep those little hands busy.
Encourages social role play: Who lives in the apple?
Who visits the hive?
Drama guaranteed.
Fuels problem solving: Where should the bee live, and does the pumpkin double as a garage?
Adds sensory value: Felt texture offers a calming, tactile play experience.