Giant Pine Cones

These giant pine cones are perfect for adding a natural, earthy touch to any small world play area. Whether you're creating a woodland scene, a fantasy landscape, or simply exploring the textures of nature, these oversized pine cones will be the star of the show. Their grand size and unique texture make them an essential addition to any earth natural scene, inviting learners to engage in sensory exploration while they play. Add them to your forest animals habitat or rustic bridges & paths for your peg people to traverse!

While these pine cones are perfect for addition to different themes on tuff spot tables or tiered platforms, they can also double as sensory resources. Simply add a few tiny logs and some colourful boulders, and you’ve got yourself a rustic scene that will inspire countless small world adventures. 

They are also ideal for creating a magical winter backdrop or forming the base of a seasonal table. When you're done with imaginative role play, toss them in loose parts baskets for some fabulous display opportunities.

As with any natural resource, these pine cones can also be used to enhance tinkering natural resources activities. Add some elastic bands, then you've got a finger gym activity that’s fun, challenging, and perfect for building fine motor skills. Whether they’re used as props, tools, or just objects to explore, the potential of these giant pine cones is as vast as your learners' imagination.

Features

• Giant Pine Cones (5 Pack): Set includes 5 enormous pine cones, each measuring approximately 10-15cm in size. Perfect for adding drama and dimension to small world play or sensory tables.
• Versatile Play Resource: Ideal for creating earth natural scenes, forest animals habitats, small world shape building blocks, or any imaginative setup. Can be used in a variety of ways for exploration and creativity.
• Natural Textures for Sensory Play: These giant pine cones offer a tactile experience that encourages sensory exploration. Their rugged surfaces are perfect for adding texture to sensory play or loose parts of art activities.
• Multi-Functional: Great for both role-play and educational games like fine motor skill-building activities. Adding elastic bands turns them into a perfect finger gym resource!
• Supervision Advised: Suitable for ages 3 years and up. Ideal for EYFS settings, but adult supervision is recommended for younger learners to ensure safe use.

Benefits

• Stimulates Imagination and Role Play: The large size and unique shape of these pine cones allow for endless possibilities in storytelling and imaginative play. Learners can use them in various ways—build a village with wooden houses, create a forest scene, or set up a fantasy world with peg people.
• Sensory Exploration: The texture of these pine cones makes them perfect for sensory activities. Children can explore their rough surfaces, helping them develop their tactile senses while also enjoying the process of discovery.
• Supports Fine Motor Development: When paired with elastic bands, these pine cones transform into a finger gym tool that supports fine motor skills. Tying, stretching, and manipulating elastic bands help to strengthen hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Enhances Outdoor Learning:  These pine cones pair perfectly with forest animals, colourful boulders and tiny logs, encouraging nature awareness, and supporting a hands-on, interactive approach to early years education.
• Seasonal and Thematic Play: Perfect for creating thematic displays for seasonal changes, such as a winter backdrop or a nature-themed small world. These pine cones can be used in a spot tray or tiered platform, making them adaptable for any time of year.