{"title":"Outdoor Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eToys for running, throwing and exploring outside.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"iris-montessori-magnifying-insect-catcher-with-dual-6x-lenses","title":"Iris Montessori Magnifying Insect Catcher with Dual 6X Lenses","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eCatch, look closely and let go: a gentle garden tool for small naturalists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatch an insect, look closely and release it. The thumb-slide mechanism lets children handle creatures gently.\n\nIt turns a garden walk into a nature study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eThe thumb slide lets a child hold a small creature without touching it, and the lenses bring tiny details into view. It needs no batteries and rinses clean after outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eClose observation, Gentle handling, Nature curiosity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserving — Two lenses reveal tiny details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle handling — Thumb slide teaches care for living things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor curiosity — Encourages exploring beyond the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 insect catcher with dual 6X magnifier lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 insect catcher with dual 6X lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA-free ABS plastic with acrylic lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm, 73 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries needed; rinse and dry after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelease insects after observing; adult supervision outdoors. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalk the garden together and show how to slide the thumb catch slowly, look through both lenses, then release the insect where it was found. Keep the catch-observe-release order the same every time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259061457189,"sku":"MB-0031","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-insect-catcher-kit-5591688.jpg?v=1793052256"},{"product_id":"otter-montessori-ring-toss-game-with-wooden-animal-posts","title":"Otter Montessori Ring Toss Game with Wooden Animal Posts","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eFive wooden animal targets for aiming, counting and taking turns, indoors or out\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eToss, aim and cheer. Five animal posts make it a simple target game for solo or group play.\n\nIt packs up small and works indoors and outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eAiming at a target is simple to start and keeps getting harder as children step back, so the game grows with them. It packs up small and works in the living room, garden or park.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eHand-eye coordination, Counting, Turn-taking, Gross motor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAiming — Tossing rings trains hand-eye coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoring — Counting scores brings in numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn-taking — Group play teaches patience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 wooden animal stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton toss rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 animal stands and cotton toss rings (count not listed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood with non-toxic finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.8 x 6.1 x 3.3 in (27.5 x 15.5 x 8.5 cm), 600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries; wipe wood clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall rings and stands; adult supervision advised. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShow your child how to stand behind a line and toss one ring slowly, then step back and let them try. Start close to the posts and let them choose when to move further away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259061522725,"sku":"MB-0033","price":40.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-outdoor-animal-ring-toss-kit-2306440.jpg?v=1793052258"},{"product_id":"honey-montessori-soft-soccer-ball-8-inch-washable-plush","title":"Honey Montessori Soft Soccer Ball, 8 Inch Washable Plush","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA soft 8 inch ball for kicking, throwing and cuddling indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft ball that cannot break lamps. Children can kick, throw and cuddle it.\n\nIt is machine washable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eIt lets a child kick and throw indoors on rainy days without worrying about lamps and windows. When it gets grubby, it goes in the washing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eBalance, Aim and throwing, Active play\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicking — Builds balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrowing — Develops aim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive play — Gets children moving indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 plush soccer ball, 8 inches (20 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 plush soccer ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlush polyester with PP cotton filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 inches (20 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplier lists CPSIA certified, non-toxic dyes. Adult supervision for under 3s. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear a space and show a slow, gentle kick towards a laundry basket or a cushion goal. 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Feet stay on the ground, so the child decides how fast to go and when to stop.\n\nIt is a quiet, outdoor kind of independence: pushing off, gliding a little further each week, and steering by instinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eWithout pedals, a child learns balance and steering first, which is the hardest part of riding. 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Recommended age: 18 months+. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet your child simply walk the bike at first, sitting or standing astride, on a flat path. 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These binoculars let a child pick out a bird in a tree or a beetle on a path, then talk about what they found.\n\nThey invite slow looking, which is where nature walks begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eA real focus wheel and adjustable eye distance make this a true tool, not a pretend one. It turns an ordinary walk into a search for birds, beetles and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eCareful observation, Hand-eye coordination, Descriptive language, Nature curiosity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservation — Finding and focusing on a distant subject trains patient, careful looking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye skill — Turning the center wheel and adjusting eye distance is a small, real-world coordination task.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage — Describing what they see gives a child words for colors, shapes and movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pair of binoculars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 adjustable neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pair of binoculars and an adjustable neck strap; a storage bag is an optional extra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic natural rubber body with soft rubber eyepieces, in blue, purple, pink or green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x magnification with 30 mm lenses, a center focus wheel and adjustable eye distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock-resistant, non-slip grip and pocket-sized; best for garden, park and trail walks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdjust the neck strap to fit and supervise outdoor use. Never look at the sun through any lenses. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore heading out, show your child how to turn the centre wheel while looking at something across the room. 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A press on the launcher sends the soft foam rocket up, a parachute opens at the top and it drifts back down.\n\nThere are two launch settings, so children can compare heights and flight times for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eTwo launch settings let children compare height and flight time for themselves, turning play into a simple experiment. 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Use in open outdoor space, away from people, roads and trees. Recommended age: 14+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake it to an open space and launch once together in each mode, then ask your child which went higher and why they think so. 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Release bugs gently after looking. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore heading out, agree together that every bug goes back where it was found. 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This two-player game gets a child moving, looking and working out where a ball will land.\n\nIt takes seconds to set up and works indoors or out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eTracking the ball and meeting it with the paddle is real practice in timing and coordination. It takes seconds to set up and needs only one other player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eHand-eye coordination, Gross motor skills, Cooperation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye coordination — Tracking the ball and meeting it with the paddle is a real test of timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGross motor — Tossing and reaching builds arm control and balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking together — Playing in pairs builds cooperation and shared fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 catch paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sticky ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pieces: 2 catch paddles and 1 sticky ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS plastic paddles and a hook-and-loop ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight 220 g; no batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListing states SGS and CPSIA approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage gives no small-parts warning; supervise play. 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Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart close to the board and let your child move back a step whenever they feel ready. 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Keep away from children under 4 and supervise play. Recommended age: 4+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlay a slow first round together, showing how to toss one stone gently and count the score aloud. 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It is physical, satisfying play that suits living rooms and gardens.\n\nChildren also love setting the pins back up, which is its own kind of practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eRolling with aim builds coordination, and counting the fallen pins brings real numbers into play. 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