Wooden Bear Shape Craft Kit (10 PCS)

Wooden Bear Shape Craft Kit – A Creative, Inclusive Tool for Early Childhood Learning
Fostering Identity, Emotional Expression, and Fine Motor Skills in Inclusive Early Years Settings

The Wooden Bear Shape Craft Kit is a charming, tactile resource designed to support creative expression, emotional development, and inclusive participation in early childhood education. Featuring smooth, child-safe wooden bear shapes ready to be decorated, painted, or personalised, this kit invites children to explore art, storytelling, and social-emotional learning in a way that is accessible to all.

Whether used as part of a family theme, an “All About Me” project, or a literacy-linked activity, the bear shape becomes a canvas for children to express their identity, represent emotions, and build connections with others. The open-ended nature of the craft kit supports both individual and collaborative learning experiences and aligns strongly with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) by promoting belonging, wellbeing, creativity, and inclusive learning opportunities.

EYLF-Aligned Learning Opportunities:

• Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
  Children personalise their bears to reflect their feelings, family, or cultural identity, helping them build confidence and a deeper understanding of themselves.

• Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
  Crafting and decorating offers a calming, sensory experience that supports emotional regulation and mental wellbeing.

• Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
  The process of designing, problem-solving, and creating with different materials develops focus, persistence, and fine motor control.

• Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
  Through storytelling and art, children represent and share ideas, emotions, and experiences, developing both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

• Practice Principle: Equity and Diversity
  The inclusive, open-ended format allows every child—regardless of ability or background—to engage meaningfully and feel successful in their creative process.

Key Features:

• Smooth Wooden Bear Shapes: Ready to paint, colour, or decorate—perfect for small hands and diverse learning styles.

• Versatile for Thematic Learning: Use in identity projects, emotional literacy sessions, or story extensions like “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.”

• Supports Fine Motor Development: Encourages careful hand movements, grasp control, and coordination.

• Inclusive and Accessible: Suitable for children of all abilities; can be adapted with stickers, markers, or tactile elements for different learning needs.