Turning sphere
Cognitive
stimulates a child's understanding of cause and effect when the rattle inside the sphere is turned. The smooth surface adds tactile variation.
Creative
the rattle sound adds a creative element to play.
This fun Caterpillar is loaded with tactile toddler play that will keep young children engaged for long playtimes. There are surprises and delights on all sides of the thrilling Caterpillar enhancing their overall development as they play. Children are fascinated to notice how the shapes and spheres move along the lines, moving the pieces with their hands will help encourage motor coordination and fine motor skills. The rattle sound of the yellow spheres running in their groove is a sensory dimension that young children will experiment with again and again. This cause-and-effect action stimulates the toddlers' logical thinking skills and cognition. There is a "two of each"-approach to activities, across the Caterpillar. This 360 design supports peer interactions, adding social-emotional development to the play benefits.
Photos are for conceptual purpose only. Deviations can occur.
Play Value
Play value is the value gained from play, the value that makes the child 'want' or developmentally 'need' to undertake the activity and thus gives the play item holding power. Play value can be described very precisely in developmental terms, looking into the human physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental stages.
Play spheres with toothed grooves
Social-Emotional
can be played from both sides, encouraging cooperation.
Cognitive
cause and effect understanding.
Creative
leave a mark and place the spheres at different positions.
Themed element
Cognitive
set a tangible theme and thus spur dramatic play. Dramatic play is a great trainer of language skills.
6m+ Years3 Users
Length
118 cm
Width
14 cm
Height
92 cm
Specifications
This fun Caterpillar is loaded with tactile toddler play that will keep young children engaged for long playtimes. There are surprises and delights on all sides of the thrilling Caterpillar enhancing their overall development as they play. Children are fascinated to notice how the shapes and spheres move along the lines, moving the pieces with their hands will help encourage motor coordination and fine motor skills. The rattle sound of the yellow spheres running in their groove is a sensory dimension that young children will experiment with again and again. This cause-and-effect action stimulates the toddlers' logical thinking skills and cognition. There is a "two of each"-approach to activities, across the Caterpillar. This 360 design supports peer interactions, adding social-emotional development to the play benefits.
This product, Caterpillar (MSC5406), is provided by KOMPAN Australia.
Quality that lasts
Panels of 19mm EcoCore™. EcoCore™ is a highly durable, eco-friendly material, which is not only recyclable after use but also consists of a core produced from 100% recycled material.
The steel surfaces are hot-dip galvanised inside and outside with lead-free zinc. The galvanisation has excellent corrosion resistance in outside environments and requires low maintenance.
Play spheres are made from PP, which is durable and impact resistance.
Play activities like the turning ball are made of injection moulded high-quality UV-stabilised nylon (PA6).
CO₂ emission
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MSC540600-3417P
54.1
Total CO₂ emission (kg CO₂e)
2.21
CO₂e/kg (kg CO₂e/kg)
66%
Recycled materials
The overall framework applied for these factors is the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which quantifies "environmental information on the life cycle of a product and enables comparisons between products fulfilling the same function" (ISO, 2006). This follows the structure and applies a Life-Cycle Assessment approach to the entire Product stage, from raw material through manufacturing (A1-A3).
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