Speed Shapes Mat

The Speed Shapes Mat from the Reacta Mats range is an innovative educational tool designed to combine physical activity with learning. Perfect for classrooms, playrooms, or outdoor play, this mat encourages active learning while improving reaction skills, concentration, and the ability to respond to stimuli and instructions. Its dynamic design makes it ideal for interactive lessons, sensory play, and group activities.

The mat’s design focuses on shapes, numbers, and colours, making it a versatile resource for subjects like maths, sensory exploration, and creative thinking. It provides endless opportunities for engaging activities, such as jumping from shape to shape, recognising colours and numbers, and responding to instructions. Whether used for individual play or group competitions, the Speed Shapes Mat enhances cognitive and physical development through fun, interactive challenges.

Built with safety in mind, it is suitable for indoor and outdoor use but should be used with care to prevent slipping. Adding furniture pads or ensuring appropriate footwear can further enhance safety during use.

Features:

• Active Learning: Combines physical activity with cognitive tasks, improving reaction times and concentration.
• Versatile Use: Supports shape, number, and colour recognition, as well as memory and sensory activities.
• Engages Key Stage 2: Suitable for a range of age groups, with tailored challenges to suit different levels of ability.
• Supports SEN Students: Offers opportunities for sensory exploration and matching activities.
• Indoor and Outdoor Use: Durable and portable, making it adaptable for various settings.
• Creative Play Options: Promotes collaboration, problem-solving, and innovative thinking with open-ended activity ideas.

Suggested Activities:

• Practice reaction skills by touching shapes or numbers as instructed.
• Incorporate into maths lessons by solving sums that correspond to numbers on the mat.
• Enhance memory by memorising colours, shapes, or numbers and recalling them blindfolded.
• Promote sensory integration by matching objects from the environment to the colours on the mat.
• Encourage shape recognition by identifying and jumping to specific shapes.
• Host friendly competitions to measure reaction times.

The Speed Shapes Mat is an invaluable resource for educators, parents, and therapists, offering a fun and engaging way to teach vital skills while keeping children active and focused. Whether for individual use or group play, it’s an essential tool for promoting active learning and development.