Dive into imaginative ocean play with this beautifully handcrafted Felt Whale and Shark Set. Made from 100% natural wool felt, each sea creature features a soft, tactile texture that is gentle for little hands and ideal for open-ended play. This whale and shark are perfectly sized for small-world scenes, storytelling, and sensory exploration. A charming addition to any small-world, nature-based, or Montessori-inspired learning space. Whale measures 5 x 14 x 5cm. Shark measures 4 x 6 x 13cm. Ages 3yrs+.

Key Educational Benefits:

• Imaginative & Creative Play: Encourages open-ended storytelling, role-play, and the creation of ocean and marine-life scenarios.
• Language & Communication Skills: Supports vocabulary development, descriptive language, and narrative storytelling through play.
• Fine Motor Development: Soft felt figures promote grasping, positioning, and hand–eye coordination.
• Sensory Exploration: Natural wool felt provides a rich tactile experience, supporting sensory awareness.
• Early Science & Environmental Awareness: Introduces children to marine animals, ocean habitats, and basic conservation concepts.
• Social & Emotional Development: Encourages cooperative play, turn-taking, and shared storytelling experiences.
• Cognitive Skills: Supports problem-solving, sequencing, and symbolic thinking through imaginative play.