Cork Boards - 4 pcs

Durable Base for Early Years Construction Play - This set of 4 Cork Boards offers a sturdy and reliable base for a wide range of creative construction activities in early years environments. These cork boards are the perfect surface for use with mosaic tap tap pieces, animal shapes, hammers, and nails. Their durable and dense structure provides just the right resistance for tapping nails safely into place, allowing children to engage confidently in hands-on design and building tasks.

Suitable for children aged 3 years and over, these cork boards support developmental outcomes through open-ended play. Whether designing pictures, experimenting with patterns, or retelling stories through construction, these boards enable children to explore spatial concepts and tool use with a safe and effective foundation. Supervision is required during use to ensure safety and encourage proper technique.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes hand-eye coordination and precision by offering a defined working space.
• Encourages spatial awareness and problem-solving as children plan and position pieces.
• Supports collaborative projects, enhancing social and communication skills.
• Reinforces confidence and perseverance as children see their designs come to life.

Classroom Ideas:

• Provide a cork board to each child for individual pattern or storytelling creations.
• Use in small groups for collaborative scene building using themed tap tap sets.
• Integrate into STEM activities as a platform for design-based challenges.
• Incorporate into literacy by having children illustrate stories using shapes and nails.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for children aged 3+ years
• Measurements: 26(L) x 1(D) x 20(W) cm (each board)
• Supplied as a set of 4 cork boards
• Made from durable cork, designed for use with tap tap nails and wooden shapes
• Supervision is required during construction activities