Grapat 36x Mandala Pineapples

Grapat 36x Mandala Pineapples

This set includes 36 wooden vase shaped mandala pineapples painted in three shades of purple.

Grapat mandala pieces in the shape of mini pineapples are going to make an amazing addition to your play collection. Use to make insects or decorate a flowery meadow, a bunch of flowers or even an underwater scene with little purple fish, these really are perfect for imaginative play. Of course these pineapple drops are wonderful for mandala making too, adding a natural element to your art. Sure to inspire all kinds of creativity and fire up imaginations young and old.

A Mandala is a circular form of art that can be used to enhance mindfulness and can be enjoyed by all. Simply create a circular shape with repeated patterns. Grapat mandala pieces can be used on their own or in conjunction with other art like drawing, items from nature, shapes in the sand or anything you wish. Creating a mandala is a form of meditation and a lovely way to for children to concentrate.

Montessori and Waldorf settings will also love this set of 36 wooden mini pineapples to create fun and inviting sorting and counting games, aiding those crucial early maths skills. Learn to count, sort, divide and multiple with this set of 36 wooden pineapples, using this open-ended wooden toy set as a visual aid for spotting patterns and helping learn times tables. This is a natural, sustainable wooden toy set that will last years, as your child's imagination and skills develop.

Suitable for 3+ years. Grapat mandala petals measure 35mm in height. Grapat toys are hand made using natural wood and water based stain. Colours and wood grains vary as does life itself. Over time wood can wear with play.

Sensory play:

• Touch: clutching and grasping, textures, fine motor skills, tripod grip
• Visual: colours, pattern recognition

Schematic play: This toy will appeal to children demonstrating the positioning schema.

Please note: due to distribution restrictions we cannot send Grapat toys to addresses outside of the EU.

Grapat toys are designed to embolden the natural desire to play within every child. Simplistic toys made from natural materials allow children to play freely without rules or structure, playing discovering and learning. Sure to be a favourite with Montessori toy lovers, counting, sorting and open ended play galore. Grapat toys are famed for the “Nins”, a beautiful range of traditional Waldorf toy peg dolls available in a plethora of colours and designs that give them real character. Grapat toys exude the natural beauty of the earth made using locally sourced sustainable wood and finished with water based colour stain that is safe for children and will not chip away. Nurture your child’s instincts to play and create their own imaginary worlds with Grapat.