This beautifully handcrafted felt river mat adds a flowing touch of nature to any small world play scene. With soft textures and rich, calming tones, it invites children to imagine rivers winding through forests, meadows, or magical lands. Versatile and open-ended, this felt river mat enhances storytelling, imaginative play, and sensory exploration all while providing a tactile, eco-friendly alternative to plastic play elements. Measures 50cm L. Suitable from birth.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages Imaginative Play: Inspires children to create and explore diverse landscapes, enhancing creativity and storytelling.
• Supports Thematic Learning: Ideal for exploring natural environments, habitats, seasons, and water cycles through hands-on play.
• Promotes Language Development: Stimulates vocabulary and expressive language as children narrate and describe their scenes.
• Enhances Sensory Exploration: Soft felt texture engages the sense of touch, supporting sensory development.
• Develops Spatial Awareness: Encourages children to plan and arrange scenes, improving understanding of spatial relationships.
• Sparks Environmental Awareness: Introduces natural features like rivers, fostering curiosity about the natural world in a play-based context.