This high-quality wooden animal set includes mountains and trees brilliant for building your own wild playscape. The set comprises of 2 wooden arched trees, a mountain range, a wooden tree as well as 12 beautifully illustrated animals (Tiger, Lion, Zebra, Monkey, Crocodile, Giraffe, Gazelle, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino,  Leopard and Hippo).  It is great playscape setup that encourages imaginative open-ended play while learning all about the wild animals and also promotes social development through role-playing. The beautifully illustrated images are printed using non-toxic heat transfer technology and sealed with a clear matte varnish to ensure long-lasting quality.

• 20 pieces in each set.
• Largest piece 30 x 20cm and largest animal 17cm high to the smallest at 4cm.
• Made with FSC natural wood
• Suitable for children ages 2 years and over.

Excellent for story telling, role play and encouraging understanding of animals and their habitats. This wild animals play set is excellent for both toddlers and older children as it is suitable for children from the age of 2 years.

Role play helps children to develop language and communication skills. It develops and promotes creativity and imagination. Dramatic and imaginative play also encourages children to become more confident and develop a stronger sense of identity. When children come together in role play, it aids in their social and emotional development. Listening to others, negotiation and co-operation all result from authentic dramatic play. This resource is excellent for promoting social and imaginative play. Role play and dramatic play encourages language development, teaches daily routines and skills plus develops social interactions, sharing and a sense of belonging and identity. Play is an important part of early childhood. Play encourages children to learn, develop and grow whilst they have fun.