Feltalas Loose Parts Mats

Children will love adding colourful bases to their loose parts play with these Feltalas Loose Parts Mats, designed to match perfectly with our Feltalas Loose Parts. With open-ended play at the core of their design, these tactile, earthy-toned mats add a whole new element to loose parts play, small world play and mathematical play. A great, versatile resource to add to your continuous provision ideas! The opportunities for learning abound with these cosy loose parts. A great addition to your eyfs maths resources, they support counting, one to one correspondence, and pattern making. Ask children to count set amounts onto each circle, or encourage them to make repeating patterns with these as a base! Or simply leave out for learners to explore alongside numerals, Wooden Tweezers and a variety of loose parts. A great maths activity for young children! The tactile nature of these mats also makes them a great resource to support child-led play. Children might try out making transient art with these as a base, or use them as a rug in their small world play set up. The varied, natural shades align themselves well with becoming a warming beach, cosy grassy spot or an ocean! Versatile and cosy - just how we like it. Features Set of six mats in varied, earthy tones: great for small world play and loose parts play Tactile and cosy, perfect for sensory play: a cosy texture suited to little hands Matches with our Feltalas Loose Parts: a great combination to go with our full Feltalas range A versatile resource to fit multiple curriculum areas: from maths through to loose parts play and small world ideas, these are truly open-ended! Benefits Enhances small world play: a great addition to your small world play, these naturally toned mats will make a great backdrop to various play scenarios. Encourages mathematical thinking: from counting to pattern-making, the options are endless! Expands your loose parts play: a great match to our Feltalas loose parts - or any loose parts! Supports creativity and problem solving: encourage children to think imaginatively about how to use open-ended resources.