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Teachables - Transparent Shells - 36 pieces

GUW8081

$14.75  (Ex GST)

$16.96 (Incl GST)

Dive into discovery with the Teachables Transparent Shells - 36 Piece Set, a vibrant, tactile resource designed to inspire sensory exploration, imaginative storytelling, and light-based investigations. This collection features colourful, transparent plastic shells and starfish in a wide variety of shapes and rainbow hues. Each piece is uniquely shaped, with an average size of 3cm in length, while the clam shell measures 3.2(H) x 3.4(L) cm and the starfish 4(H) x 3.6(L) cm.

Perfect for use with light panels, mirrors, overhead projectors or natural light, these translucent pieces reflect and refract beautifully, encouraging children to explore light, shadow, and colour blending. Add them to messy play, sensory bins, or small world scenes to spark open-ended storytelling and hands-on investigation.

Whether used for sorting, classifying, counting or just exploring textures and colour, these shells provide endless opportunities for play that develops essential cognitive, social, and creative skills.

Educational Benefits:

  • Enhances sensory development through tactile exploration and visual stimulation.
  • Supports early science and STEM learning through light, reflection, and classification.
  • Encourages creativity, storytelling, and small world play using ocean-themed elements.
  • Builds early mathematical thinking with sorting, grouping, and comparing by shape and size.

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

  • Explore light and colour by placing shells on a light table or under direct sunlight.
  • Use mirrors or magnifying glasses to closely observe shell details and patterns.
  • Create small world beach or ocean scenes for dramatic play and storytelling.
  • Sort shells by species, colour, or size to reinforce early classification and logic skills.

Product Details:

  • Age suitability: 3+ years
  • Includes: 36 transparent plastic shells and starfish in various shapes and colours
  • Average size: Approx. 3(L) cm
  • Clam shell: 3.2(H) x 3.4(L) cm
  • Starfish: 4(H) x 3.6(L) cm
  • Safety: Made from non-toxic plastic; suitable for early learning sensory play
  • Use: For light panels, messy play, small world scenes, and hands-on learning

A radiant addition to the Teachables range, the Transparent Shells - 36 Piece Set transforms sensory exploration into a creative, hands-on adventure—where every shell holds a new discovery.

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 495

MTA Early Years Catalogue Page: 272