This mandala snail game board can be used as a stand-alone item, or it can be connected between two Activity Game Sand & Water Tables 62101. Children can explore creativity with craft items on this game table or create their own games using balls, natural items or small parts. Children could also explore creating a mandala with coloured sand. This table offers an infinite number of play possibilities and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Boards measure 52cm W. Ages 3yrs+.

Key Educational Benefits:

• Supports Creative & Artistic Expression: The mandala design encourages children to create intricate patterns using coloured sand, natural materials, or loose parts, promoting visual-spatial awareness and artistic creativity.
• Promotes Fine Motor Development: Arranging small items in detailed mandala patterns enhances hand-eye coordination, precision, and finger dexterity.
• Encourages Mindfulness & Focus: The repetitive, symmetrical nature of mandala creation supports calm, focused engagement, helping children develop patience and concentration.
• Introduces Patterning & Early Maths Concepts: Children experiment with symmetry, sequencing, colour patterns, and shape recognition, laying foundations for mathematical thinking.
• Fosters Open-Ended & Sensory Play: Can be used with various textures like sand, seeds, petals, or beads, offering a rich sensory experience that supports creative exploration.
• Encourages Cultural Awareness: The mandala pattern provides a gentle introduction to symbolic and cultural art, opening conversations about global traditions and visual storytelling.
• Promotes Social Interaction & Cooperative Play: Children can work together to create large mandalas or build their own games, developing communication, sharing, and collaborative planning skills.
• Versatile for Indoor & Outdoor Use: Durable, it enables creative learning in multiple settings, from classrooms to nature-based learning environments.
• Enhances Emotional Regulation: The calming and structured nature of mandala play can help children self-soothe and express emotions through colour and design.