Rotate 7 learning wheels and discover animals in different continents!

The plywood wheels bring a unique learning experience about animals in different continents. They are practical props for teachers and parents to use with children.

The set offers a simple introduction to teach about the animals of seven continents. Children learn to distinguish and memorise the following continental wildlife:

Asia: Cobra, Panda, Tiger, Camel, Peacock and Monkey.
Africa: Giraffe, Lion, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Hippopotamus and Zebra.
North America: Skunk, Moose, Grizzly Bear, Beaver, Bison and Eagle.
South America: Toucan, Anteater, Sloth, Armadillo, Flamingo and Lama.
Antarctica: Crabeater Seal, Blue Whale, Emperor Penguin, Wandering Albatross, Killer Whale and Rockhopper Penguin.
Europe: Reindeer, Racoon, Wolf, Finch, Fox and Owl.
Australia: Budgie, Platypus, Emu, Cockatoo, Koala and Kangaroo.

Developing skills with the wheels of animals in different continents

– Children perceive a focused selection of 6 key animals per continent. No overwhelming feelings at the introduction stage.
– The rotating design, with only 1 open window, inherently encourages guessing what animal comes next. This rotational motion of images after a while imprints information in the brain stronger. Subsequently, it embeds acquired knowledge of the continent animals deeply in the memory.
– Practice to learn the sequence of animals on the wheels by heart forwards and backwards.
– Practice spelling and writing games of the animals’ names from the wheels.

Expand ideas to diversify the learning activities with the animal wheels

– Between 3 and 5 years of age, children still enjoy matching games. We highly recommend wildlife figurines from Schleich® as supplementary educational tools.
– Discuss other animals that are missing on the wooden wheels.
– By working with all seven wheels, it allows children to compare, contrast and associate wildlife around the globe more effectively.

NeuroToys also offers single continental wheels, which you can select from Minisko’s full handmade collection.

– Why not combine the animal wheels with the Banana Panda’s “What in the World Animals around the Globe”? Where children may discover missing animals on the wheels…

When we cluster information by continent and then unite 7 clusters on one global map, we reinforce the gained knowledge conceptually in a holistic way.

A beautiful and memorable way to introduce animals and their continents on the Earth!

Age: 3-10 years
Includes: 7 plywood wheels with continent animals
Material: certified, eco-friendly and sustainable plywood with safe inks
Language: names of animals in basic English
Dimensions: 15 x 15 cm