Beautiful Birds & Insects (Lesser-known Facts Edition) Literacy Alternative to Bedtime Reading Conversational Educational Games Set of 20

A fascinating collection of a variety of beautiful birds & insects around us. Real-life images to support children in their cognitive development helping build a robust visual memory through accurate representation & information.

Carefully curated astonishing facts on the reverse for enhanced grasping & retention of knowledge & information in children all whilst keeping their curious minds engaged and inspiring a natural love of reading & learning in them.

HD images of a variety of birds and insects from around the world without any text distraction so children can take the time to observe the image, describe it, and express themselves better with new words and sentences. No misleading cartoons in sight!

Suitable to be used from 2 years old, or sooner under adult supervision, right until the child is in primary school and able to read independently.

Part of the Teddo Play MINIs range, this set contains 20 super sturdy, double-sided, double-laminated Learning Cards that are made to last for years. You can also include a play guide which is full of creative ideas and suggestions for engaging games, activities and lessons for children of varied ages.

Made in the UK. UKCA / CE Tested.

Set includes a Free Magnetic-close Gift Box / Storage Box and the option to add a Physical Play Guide with creative ideas and suggestions for play, activities, games and lessons. Activities can be adapted to use alongside children, siblings, friends of different ages all at the same time.

Learning Focus

• Literacy, Conversational Skills, Strengthens Observational Skills, Reading skills, Inspires curiosity to find out more, No confusing misleading cartoons, Memory recall, Encourages attention to detail, Inspires hands-on play and learning, Independent Play, Sparks Intellectual Curiosity, Descriptive speaking, Speak your mind – confidence building, Encourages the Learning and Use of Good Vocabulary, Identification, Sorting, Classification, Matching, Reasoning Skills, Boosts Knowledge, Mental Ability and Confidence.
• Children learn to recognise various birds & insects by their specific characteristics, then sort them in separate stacks – helps boost motor skills development & hand-eye coordination. Achieve tons of learning through play. Play with the entire family – ask around to identify the bird/insect then share an interesting fact about it by reading it out loud. 
• Works great as an alternative to bedtime reading – encourage children to pick a couple of cards of their choice from the box and read together about their favourite birds and insects, discovering fascinating information about each one of them.
• Very versatile – it can be used seamlessly alongside children of different ages, needs and abilities. It’s a perfect set to take along for walks, picnics, train rides, car journeys, forest walks, or just when out and about!
• Supports children in becoming better and detailed observers while boosting their confidence and conversational abilities.
• Great fun improving language skills, learning to sort & classify and instilling a natural interest in learning in children.
• Children can enjoy a number of literacy activities – it is a very versatile set used daily by a number of families and settings with young children.
• Supports speech & language development, building confidence and self-esteem.
• Supports children with reading, spelling formation and learning new words, expanding their vocabulary through regular use.
• Distraction-free front to inspire visual thinking and to allow for longer attention spans. Cleverly formatted text on the reverse provides a strong foundation for reading and writing.
• Also works on magnetic surfaces such as whiteboards, blackboards or even fridges for a more immersive learning experience for children and adults alike.

Powerful Learning Aid

We create our resources right here in the UK and in consultation with educators, researchers & professionals. From Maths, Science, Space, Anatomy, Geography, Nature, Animals, Literacy, Numeracy, Food, you will find a variety of learning themes in our range to suit the child’s interests. Check out other resources in the range here.

Teddo Play resources are loved by Teachers, Headteachers, Subject Heads, Educational Consultants, Speech and Language Therapists, Play Specialists, Parents and Families who have wholeheartedly called them ‘a very powerful learning aid for children young and old’.

Material Spec

• Big and chunky: Each learning card is nice and big at 9 x 9 cm square to give children the very best experience learning and observing the finer details.
• Robust: Very sturdy as each card is nice and robust made using 1,050gsm thick board.
• Smooth finish: Double-laminated making them easily wipeable. Sticky hands? No problem! Actually, no please wipe your hands first, these are so pretty you don’t want to ruin them 😀
• Magnetic shut-close Gift Box: Sleek storage box making it easy for children to have their learning sets on the go with them. Train rides, car journeys, airplane flights, in restaurants, at the beach, picnics, forest walks or just when out and about – they are easy to carry along and a welcome swap from tablets and mobile phones!

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