{"product_id":"fr509","title":"Under the Sea 12 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnder the Sea is a beautifully crafted 12 piece wooden collection designed to spark curiosity about our oceans and the incredible creatures within them. Dive into a world of wonder with Under the Sea-a beautifully crafted 12 piece wooden collection designed to spark curiosity about our oceans and the incredible creatures within them. This set features a stunning selection of marine animals-from jellyfish and sea turtles to whales, coral and starfish-each one ready to swim into little imaginations. With over 70% of our world covered in water, it's no surprise that some of the most fascinating life lives beneath the waves. This set invites children to explore, ask questions, and connect with nature through hands-on discovery and open-ended play. Encourages inquiry, environmental awareness, and early science skills while helping children build a sense of care for the natural world. Made from FSC New Zealand pine, printed with nontoxic heat transfer and sealed for durability, these smooth, chunky pieces are suitable for children aged 1 year and over and are ideal for storytelling, sensory bins, small world scenes or nature units. Perfect for storytelling, sensory bins, or nature units. Let's inspire a love of the sea-and protect the wonders that live there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages inquiry and early science learning as children explore different ocean animals and their habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds environmental awareness by prompting conversations about oceans, conservation and how to protect marine life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports language development as children name creatures, describe features and create sea-themed stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens imagination and symbolic play through open-ended ocean adventures and small world setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; Play Activity Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an \"ocean small world\"  in a sensory bin with blue rice, fabric or water beads and add the Under the Sea animals for storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the pieces during inquiry units on habitats, climate or pollution, asking children what each creature needs to stay healthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair the set with non-fiction and picture books about marine life to extend vocabulary and science understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite children to sort the animals by size, type or where they swim (surface, reef, deep sea) to support early maths and classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 year and over; use under adult supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 piece wooden ocean animal set including jellyfish, sea turtle, whale, coral, starfish and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from FSC New Zealand pine, printed with nontoxic heat transfer and sealed for durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargest piece: approximately 13(L) x 3(H) x 2(W) cm. ‚  Smallest piece: approximately 4(L) x 2.5(H) x 2(W) cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, chunky pieces designed for small hands; check regularly for wear or damage and discontinue use if any piece becomes compromised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/fr509_under-the-sea-12-pieces_v1_23.jpg?v=1768371260\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/fr509_under-the-sea-12-pieces_v1_22.jpg?v=1768371260\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/fr509_under-the-sea-12-pieces_v1_21.jpg?v=1768371260\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44869507154013,"sku":"FR509","price":26.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3436\/3997\/files\/fr509_under-the-sea-12-pieces_v1_24.png?v=1785935635","url":"https:\/\/mhkcase.com\/products\/fr509","provider":"Mhkcase","version":"1.0","type":"link"}