Play Based Learning
Collection by Modern Teaching Aids
Creative and inspiring ideas to spark imaginative play in early childhood.
Weplay Rock n Fish
The Weplay Rock N Fish is a fun coordination game that includes rods and fish.Game will assist in muscle control, eye-hand co-ordination and social communication skills. All sea creatures feature a rocking action which creates fun and additional challenges. Set includes 2 fishing rods, 2 fish, 2 crabs and 2 starfish. All strings are supplied. Tactile path not included. Ages 3+ years.
Look At Me Feelings Game
Look at Me Feelings Game helps children develop social interaction skills. Some children may have difficulties in expressing their feelings and understanding others' feelings. These children normally will avoid direct eye contact with others. It is difficult for them to process the information received through normal eye contacts. This game is designed to help children to familiarise the relationship between eye expressions and feelings.
Role Play Puppet Kit – 12 pieces
An imaginative hand puppet kit. This puppet set includes Hand Animal Puppets – Farm (MND9080), Hand Animal Puppets – Zoo (MND9081) and Jolly Helpers Hand Puppets (MND9086). Puppets are great for developing fine motor skills in children as well social skills and communication skills. Contents may vary, for more information please see the kit component tab on the website. Suitable for children from the age of 2 years.
6 Social Skills Games
Learn a range of essential skills that can be used in every day life with this fun set of 6 Social Skills Games. Answer questions about how to deal with relatable scenarios, differentiate between right and wrong and learn how to express your emotions and recognise how others may be feeling. Some games include self-correcting elements for independent learning. Ages 6+.
TPC – Puppet Sockettes Glove Rainbow
RainbowSockettes glove puppet is made from knitted wool, and measures 40cm long. This puppets is excellent for encouraging social interaction, communication and language skills. Suitable for children from the age of 3 years. Imaginative and creative play helps children to develop language and communication skills. It develops and promotes creativity and imagination. Creative and imaginative play also encourages children to become more confident and develop a stronger sense of identity.
TPC – Puppet Sockettes Glove Scorch
Scorch Sockettes glove puppet is made from knitted wool, and measures 40cm long. This puppets is excellent for encouraging social interaction, communication and language skills. Suitable for children from the age of 3 years. Imaginative and creative play helps children to develop language and communication skills. It develops and promotes creativity and imagination.
TPC – Puppet Sockettes Glove Ginger
Ginger Sockettes glove puppet is made from knitted wool, and measures 40cm long. This puppet is excellent for encouraging social interaction, communication and language skills. Suitable for children from the age of 3 years. Imaginative and creative play helps children to develop language and communication skills. It develops and promotes creativity and imagination. Creative and imaginative play also encourages children to become more confident and develop a stronger sense of identity.
TPC – Puppet Sockettes Glove Ringo
RingoSockettes glove puppet is made from knitted wool, and measures 40cm long. This puppet is excellent for encouraging social interaction, communication and language skills. Suitable for children from the age of 3 years. Imaginative and creative play helps children to develop language and communication skills. It develops and promotes creativity and imagination.
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