These soft, squeezable animal toys are the perfect addition to any sensory bin, water table, or themed learning activity! Featuring a playful mix of land and sea creatures, they invite children to engage in imaginative storytelling, sorting, water play, and fine motor exploration.
Includes animals like a frog, turtle, duck, penguin, whale, and more.
•Sized for toddler hands
•Great for scooping, squeezing, and pretend play
•Safe for water and dry bins
•Durable, washable, and reusable
FCCRS Alignment:
•FCCRS 2.4 – Fine Motor: Encourages squeezing, grasping, and pouring—developing hand strength and control.
•FCCRS 3.2 – Dramatic Play: Children engage in pretend scenarios, animal sounds, and role play using the animals.
•FCCRS 3.1 – Art and Sensory: Ideal for water tables and sensory bins where kids explore textures, floating, and more.
•FCCRS 3.4 – Nature/Science: Use for learning animal names, habitats, and sorting by land/water.
Colorado Academic Standards (CAS – Preschool)
https://www.cde.state.co.us/early/standards
Aligned areas include:
•Reading, Writing, and Communicating
•Oral Expression and Listening (P-RWC.1.1): Describing animals, sounds, and actions builds vocabulary.
•Reading for All Purposes (P-RWC.2.1): Promotes storytelling and comprehension through animal-themed narratives.
•Mathematics
•Number Sense (P-MATH.1.1): Count and compare animal figures.
•Patterns & Algebra (P-MATH.3.1): Sort by color/type; create simple patterns.
•Science
•Life Science (P-SCI.2.1): Learn about habitats, animal traits, and behaviors.
•Physical Science (P-SCI.1.1): Explore materials, textures, and properties.
•Physical Development and Health
•Fine Motor Development (P-PDH.2.1): Handling figures supports coordination and control.
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FCCRS – Family Child Care Rating Scale
Based on ECERS-R and ITERS-R adaptations. Key applicable sections:
•3.1 Language and Reasoning: Promotes naming, describing, and storytelling.
•3.2 Fine Motor: Figures require grasping, arranging, and movement.
•3.3 Activities: Encourages engagement in pretend play and categorizing tasks.
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QRIS – Quality Rating and Improvement System (Colorado Shines)
Typical applicable categories:
•2.2 Child Growth & Development: Aligns with multiple early learning domains.
•3.1 Learning Environment: Offers rich, varied, and accessible materials.
•4.2 Curriculum Planning & Assessment: Supports theme-based lessons and intentional teaching.