{"product_id":"play-with-elorias-save-the-whale-sensory-tray","title":"PLAY WITH ELORIAS - Save the Whale Pre-Writing Sensory Tray","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrace it. Fill it. Follow it. Explore it. 🐋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSave the Whale Sensory Tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together sensory play and early writing exploration in one playful, hands-on resource.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by Play With Elorias, the tray features our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Save the Whale”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design with specially created pre-writing divots and directional arrows incorporated into the lettering. These tactile features give little fingers a pathway to follow, encouraging children to explore the movements and directionality used when beginning to form letters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren can trace the pathways with their fingers, follow the arrows, fill the recessed areas with sensory materials or simply incorporate the tray into their ocean-inspired play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Play With Elorias 3D printed products are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade to order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Please allow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–10 business days for production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before your order is ready to be shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting First Writers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore children are ready to confidently put pencil to paper, they can explore the movements, shapes and directionality involved in writing in lots of different ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Save the Whale Tray encourages children to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Trace letter pathways with their fingers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Follow directional arrows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Explore correct movement and directionality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Develop fine motor control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Build hand-eye coordination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Explore early letter formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Strengthen pre-writing skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Develop confidence through tactile, hands-on learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry filling the recessed lettering with rice or other sensory materials before using a finger to trace along the pathway. Children can scoop, pour, trace, empty and begin again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Than a Writing Resource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn it into an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eocean sensory tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, add whales and marine animals, use it alongside a favourite ocean story or create an invitation to explore whales and their habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tray can support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pre-writing and early writing experiences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ocean and marine-life learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Environmental awareness and caring for our oceans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sensory and tactile exploration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Small world play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Storytelling and language development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fine motor development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Open-ended imaginative play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne resource. Lots of possibilities. And no single \"right\" way to use it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Made by Play With Elorias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Save the Whale Pre-Writing Sensory Tray is\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003edesigned by me and 3D printed in our Play With Elorias studio in Victoria, Australia\u003cspan\u003e using PLA filament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLA is a plant-derived material commonly made using renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane, making it a more environmentally conscious alternative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs every tray is individually 3D printed, slight variations, visible layer lines or tiny imperfections may occur. These are a normal part of the 3D printing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth and allow to air dry completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Do not soak or submerge in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Do not place in the dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Keep away from high temperatures, heaters and prolonged direct sunlight, as PLA can soften or warp when exposed to heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Store in a cool, dry place when not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for children aged 3+ years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot recommended for children under 3 years of age. Adult supervision is recommended during play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways inspect your Play With Elorias pieces before use and discontinue use if they become cracked, broken or damaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 230 x 160 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PLA filament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; 3D printed in Victoria, Australia by Play With Elorias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play with Elorias","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125387313324,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/7913\/6605\/files\/21269257-B659-48F2-B690-941CCCFD96FC.png?v=1788421508","url":"https:\/\/playwithelorias.com.au\/products\/play-with-elorias-save-the-whale-sensory-tray","provider":"Play with Elorias","version":"1.0","type":"link"}