Description
Butterflies – Sensory Play Stones – Nature-Inspired Learning Through Play
Bring the magic of nature into playtime with the Butterflies – Sensory Play Stones, a beautifully detailed set of eight tactile butterflies designed to captivate children’s curiosity. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor activities, these durable play stones inspire storytelling, imaginative adventures, and hands-on sensory exploration. With their sturdy bases, they can stand easily during role play, letting children’s creativity take flight as they invent enchanting butterfly journeys.
Delightfully sensory-rich, each butterfly features intricate details that can be both seen and felt. Children can press them into play clay to make imprints, or use wax crayons to create rubbings, adding extra depth to craft activities. These engaging play ideas enhance fine motor skills while encouraging artistic creativity.
Crafted from a robust stone and resin mix, the butterflies are tough enough for play in soil, mud, sand, water, and clay, yet simple to clean for repeated use. Designed with early years settings in mind, they are equally at home in nurseries, classrooms, or playrooms, supporting a wide range of open-ended learning activities.
Investigate, Compare & Learn
The Butterflies – Sensory Play Stones are perfect for investigations and discussions. Children can observe their unique wing shapes, markings, and tones, then compare them with butterflies they see locally. By identifying similarities and differences, children build comparison, sorting, and classification skills, while also enriching their descriptive vocabulary.
This set encourages children to develop observation skills and scientific thinking through play, making it an excellent resource for blending imaginative and educational learning.
Product Features
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Set of 8 Butterflies: Each with unique shapes, tones, and detailing.
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Sensory-Rich Design: Textured wings can be felt as well as seen, ideal for rubbings and imprints.
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Supports Learning: Encourages comparing, sorting, vocabulary building, and storytelling.
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Durable Build: Made from a tough stone and resin mix for indoor and outdoor use.
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Versatile Play: Suitable for water, soil, sand, mud, or clay.
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Easy Care: Simple to clean after messy play.
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Safe for Toddlers: Suitable for children aged 2+.
Specifications
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Material: Stone and resin mix
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Approx. Height: 56–68mm
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Set Includes: 8 butterfly play stones
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Age Suitability: 2+ years
Why Choose Butterflies – Sensory Play Stones?
Because they blend nature, creativity, and early learning in one engaging set, children can act out stories, explore sensory textures, and investigate the beauty of butterflies while developing vocabulary, observation, and problem-solving skills. Built to last and endlessly versatile, the Butterflies – Sensory Play Stones are a must-have addition to small-world and sensory play resources.