EYFS Tunnel Mound
Introducing the EYFS Tunnel Mound, a play tunnel designed to enhance the development of young children. This versatile unit seamlessly integrates into any Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or Nursery setting, offering a multitude of benefits for children’s growth.
Supporting Key Areas of Learning:
The Tunnel Mound directly supports two of the seven areas of learning outlined in the EYFS:
Physical Development: Climbing over the soft grass hill and crawling through the exciting tunnel helps children develop their gross motor skills, lower body strength, and coordination. The play tunnel encourages active play and promotes physical fitness.
Communication and Language: Standing on the top of the mound provides children with a new perspective of their outdoor environment. This experience helps them develop positional language, expanding their vocabulary with words like over, under, beside, and beneath.
Beyond the core areas of learning, the Tunnel Mound offers several additional developmental benefits:
Confidence and Risk-Taking: Climbing over the mound helps children build confidence and step outside their comfort zone. They learn to assess their abilities, take calculated risks, and understand their body’s capabilities.
Problem-Solving and Prediction: The unit encourages problem-solving skills as children navigate the different elements of the structure. They can predict what might happen next, plan their movements, and adjust their strategies accordingly.
1.7m x 1.0m x 0.6m
4.7m x 4.0m
0.6m