{"product_id":"sycamore-farm-playmat","title":"Sycamore Farm Playmat","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSycamore Farm Playmat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring countryside stories to life with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSycamore Farm Playmat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a colourful setting for farm-themed small world play. Featuring a large-scale farm layout with a farmhouse, outbuildings and elements of the farming environment, this printed playmat invites children to create adventures, explore everyday routines and share their ideas. Add suitable toy animals, tractors and play figures to turn the scene into a busy imaginary farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sycamore Farm Playmat measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1340 × 1000 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a generous base for arranging toys and developing stories. Commonly described as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.3 m × 1 m farm playmat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its exact length is 1.34 m. This rectangular format works well as the focus of a dedicated small world area in a nursery, early years classroom or home play space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% polyester surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erubber anti-slip backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the mat combines its farm setting with a practical construction. The backing helps limit unwanted movement when the mat is appropriately positioned, allowing children to concentrate on arranging their scene and moving their characters. From a farmer’s morning routine to an adventure involving a favourite toy animal, there are plenty of ways to make the farm their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate an Imaginative Farm Scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe farmhouse and outbuildings give children recognisable places around which to build a story. They can decide who lives in the farmhouse, what happens near the other buildings and where their characters need to go during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable toys can introduce new possibilities each time the mat is used. A tractor might arrive with a delivery, a farmer could begin a busy morning, or an animal might become the centre of an unexpected adventure. Children can arrange the resources to suit their ideas and change the scene as the story develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis flexibility makes the Sycamore Farm Playmat a useful base for open-ended play. Children can explore familiar routines, invent imaginative events or enjoy positioning their toys. The printed setting inspires while leaving the direction of play in their hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore Farm Life and Rural Environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA farm-themed playmat offers a starting point for conversations about countryside life. Children can look at the farmhouse and outbuildings, describe what they notice and discuss how different places might be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults can connect these observations with books, photographs or children’s experiences of visiting a farm. A question such as “What might happen here?” invites children to share their knowledge and suggest possibilities. These exchanges can introduce new vocabulary without interrupting the enjoyment of play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding appropriate farm resources also creates opportunities to discuss animals, people and everyday tasks. Children might imagine how a farmer cares for an animal or explain why a vehicle is travelling across their scene. Their own questions can guide further exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourage Storytelling and Descriptive Language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall world play gives children something visible to talk about. As they move figures around the Sycamore Farm Playmat, they can describe actions, explain decisions and tell another person what is happening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe farm setting provides a context for words such as “farmhouse”, “outbuilding”, “farmer”, “tractor” and “countryside”. Adults can introduce these words alongside suitable toys and visible features, making vocabulary part of a practical, shared activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStory prompts can extend the experience. Perhaps a character is starting their day, meeting a visitor or looking for an animal. Children can decide what happens first, what happens next and how the story ends. Retelling the adventure afterwards gives them another opportunity to organise and communicate their ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport Shared Play and Cooperation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial play surface allows children to contribute to the same farm scene. One child might focus on the farmhouse while another arranges toys elsewhere, gradually connecting their activities into a shared story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying together creates natural opportunities to listen, ask questions and respond to another child’s suggestion. Children may need to agree where a toy belongs, decide which character will carry out a task or take turns using a favourite resource.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn adult can support this process by inviting each child to add an idea. Different contributions can become parts of one adventure, giving everyone a role in developing the scene. The playmat offers a common setting for both individual exploration and collaborative imaginative play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractise Fine Motor Movements Through Play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen suitable figures, animals and vehicles are added, children can practise controlled hand movements as they arrange their farm. Picking up a figure, positioning an animal or guiding a tractor involves coordinating what they see with what their hands are doing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese movements can become part of a purposeful activity. A child might carefully place characters beside the farmhouse or move a vehicle towards an outbuilding. They can adjust the arrangement until it matches the story they want to tell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe educational opportunities come from the resources and activities introduced around the mat. Educators can choose toys suited to children’s abilities and interests, offering ways to explore placement, movement and coordination through enjoyable hands-on play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduce Position, Routes and Early Geography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe farm layout can help make spatial language meaningful. Children can describe a figure as being beside the farmhouse, near an outbuilding or between two toys they have placed on the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults can turn these ideas into simple activities. Asking a child to move a character to a chosen location encourages listening and practical interpretation. Inviting them to explain a vehicle’s route offers an opportunity to use positional and movement vocabulary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same setting can support early geography conversations about places and their purposes. Children can consider how different parts of their imaginary farm connect and why a character might travel between them. These discussions can develop naturally from the stories already taking place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Counting and Sorting Activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith additional farm toys, the Sycamore Farm Playmat can become a base for simple counting and sorting games. Children might count the animals in their scene, group similar figures, or compare how many toys they have placed in two different areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn adult could invite children to arrange a small number of animals near a chosen location or find enough figures for an imaginary task. Linking the activity to their story gives counting a practical purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResources can be changed to suit the children taking part. A small selection keeps the activity straightforward, while a broader assortment introduces more choices. This makes it easy to revisit familiar ideas in different ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Dedicated Space for Farm-Themed Learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sycamore Farm Playmat can establish a recognisable small world area, bringing a printed farm setting together with related books and toys. Children can return to a developing story or begin a fresh adventure with the same familiar backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts polyester surface and rubber anti-slip backing provide a practical base for these activities. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1340 × 1000 mm dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e help educators plan where the mat will fit and how surrounding resources can be arranged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether used for independent exploration, adult-led discussion or shared storytelling, this farm playmat offers an inviting foundation for imaginative learning. Choose suitable accessories, follow children’s interests and let their countryside adventures unfold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSycamore Farm Playmat Features and Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge-scale farm layout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creates a setting for small world adventures. Children can explore different parts of the scene, position their own toys and develop stories around the farming environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted farmhouse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides a recognisable focal point for character-based play. Children can imagine who lives there, describe everyday routines and connect home life with their wider farm story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutbuildings within the design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduces additional places to investigate and discuss. Children can suggest how the buildings might be used and decide what happens around them during imaginative activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerous 1340 × 1000 mm dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers a substantial rectangular base for arranging resources. The exact size is 1.34 m × 1 m, helping you plan its position within a classroom or home play area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-ended play possibilities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable farm toys can be introduced to create different scenarios. Children can make choices, change an arrangement and guide their own adventures using the printed setting as inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunities for communication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gives children a shared scene to describe and discuss. Adults can extend vocabulary through questions about characters, buildings, journeys and the events unfolding during play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourages collaborative storytelling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Children can contribute different ideas to one farm adventure. Shared activities provide opportunities to listen, take turns and respond to suggestions from others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports hands-on coordination activities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Placing figures and moving suitable toy vehicles allow children to practise controlled hand movements. Resources can be chosen to match their interests and the activity being explored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for positional language:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides a context for words such as beside, near, between and around. Children can demonstrate these ideas by arranging toys and explaining where characters are going.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptable for counting and sorting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Additional animal figures and other suitable toys can support simple number activities. Children can count, group and compare resources as part of an imaginative farm task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% polyester printed surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines the farm graphics with a polyester play surface. The mat can become the foundation of a dedicated small world area with related resources arranged nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubber anti-slip backing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps reduce unwanted movement when appropriately positioned. This feature supports the mat’s use as a base for arranging figures and guiding vehicles through the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sycamore Farm Playmat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SPBLP3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1340 × 1000 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact metric size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.34 m × 1 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rubber anti-slip backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Farm layout featuring a farmhouse, outbuildings and aspects of the farming environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made to order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow approximately 4 weeks for delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sensory Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55191192502609,"sku":"SPBLP3","price":56.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5267\/3361\/files\/Generatedimage5_2.webp?v=1791274448","url":"https:\/\/www.sensoryeducation.co.uk\/products\/sycamore-farm-playmat","provider":"Sensory Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}