{"product_id":"se2442_p_mega-early-years-fine-motor-skills-kit","title":"Mega Early Years Fine Motor Skills Kit","description":"\u003cdiv style='font-family: \"Segoe UI\"; line-height: 20px'\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelop essential fine motor skills through hands-on, sensory-rich play with the Mega Early Years Fine Motor Skills Kit. This comprehensive collection encourages children to grasp, pinch, thread, squeeze, stack, sort, transfer, match and create using a wide variety of colourful tactile resources. Suitable for ages 3 years and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003eComprehensive collection of resources for developing fine motor control and dexterity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncourages grasping, pinching, threading, squeezing, stacking, sorting and transferring movements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eVaried colours, shapes, textures and materials provide engaging sensory experiences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMultiple quantities support individual exploration, small-group activities and continuous provision\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for early years, primary and SEN-inclusive settings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncourages repeated practice through open-ended, hands-on play\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003eDevelops hand-eye coordination, bilateral coordination and precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelps strengthen the small muscles used for writing, dressing, eating and manipulating objects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTweezers and pipettes support controlled grip, squeezing and transferring movements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThreading resources encourage coordination between both hands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStacking and sorting activities develop spatial awareness and controlled placement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePattern-matching resources support visual perception, concentration and problem-solving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTriangular colouring pens encourage controlled mark-making and early pencil skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout active play and the early years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003eActive play allows young children to learn through movement, exploration and practical experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine motor skills involve controlled movements of the hands and fingers and contribute to children’s independence across different areas of learning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepeated opportunities to handle objects and use simple tools help children develop control, coordination and confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine and gross motor development are connected, making a joined-up approach to physical development important\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTactile activities encourage children to explore different shapes, colours, materials and textures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlay-based learning can support creativity, concentration, problem-solving and communication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003eTransferring small objects with the coloured tweezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving water using the giant pipettes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThreading coloured wooden spools onto the supplied laces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLacing the wooden hedgehogs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStacking and arranging the coloured wooden stones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSorting resources by colour, shape, size or 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from use immediately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean individual resources according to their material and allow them to dry completely before storage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep sensory water balls and other tactile resources away from sharp objects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore all components in a clean, dry area between activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003eComprehensive early years fine motor skills collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for individual exploration, small-group activities, continuous 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