{"product_id":"fireplace-with-mantle-shelves","title":"Fireplace with Mantle Shelves","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a warm and inviting focal point in any dramatic‑play or reading area with the Fireplace with Mantle Shelves. Thoughtfully designed with natural wood tones and soft, rounded contours, this unit adds a cosy, homelike aesthetic to early learning environments. Its neutral styling allows it to pair beautifully with a wide variety of furniture collections while still standing out as an engaging centrepiece for imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unit features an arched fireplace display area, a sturdy mantle shelf for decorative items, and two sets of open side shelves for accessible storage. Children can use the shelves to organise play props, books, or decorative items, encouraging independence and creativity as they shape their own learning spaces. Measures 110 x 42 x 76.5cm. Ages 3yrs+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Educational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspires Rich Dramatic Play: Encourages storytelling, imaginative scenarios and creative role‑play as children integrate the fireplace into home‑corner or seasonal themes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Organisational Skills:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOpen side shelves offer easy access and help children learn to arrange, tidy and care for shared classroom materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances Social Interaction:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eActs as a natural gathering point where children can collaborate, negotiate play themes and build communication skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes Cognitive \u0026amp; Language Development: The fireplace setting invites descriptive language, narrative building and early symbolic thinking as children assign meaning to their play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAesthetic Ambience for Learning Spaces:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe warm, homelike design helps create a calming, welcoming environment that supports both imaginative play and quiet reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HAPE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46609692262658,"sku":"852972","price":899.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/2948\/4802\/files\/852972_00.jpg?v=1774927578","url":"https:\/\/educationall.com.au\/products\/fireplace-with-mantle-shelves","provider":" EducationAll Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}