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The Dark Den is a simple, affordable way to bring a blacked-out space into any classroom or early years setting. Children crawl inside its 1-metre cube and step into a dark world they can bring to life with torches, glow sticks, fibre optics and other sensory resources. The double-thick nylon skin keeps the space genuinely dark, so every glowing object stands out — and it packs down into its storage bag when the session's over. What's included: 12 den poles and 8 connectors A double-thick nylon den cover for a properly dark space A storage bag for packing away and moving between rooms Features: A 1-metre cube — the right size for one or two children to explore Double-skin nylon blocks out the light for real darkness inside Simple to build and quick to pack away Lightweight and portable between spaces Suitable for ages 3+ Ways to use it: Sensory play with torches, light-up toys and glow-in-the-dark resources A calm, quiet retreat for a child who needs a break Role play, drama and storytelling in a space that sets the scene Scientific investigation into light, dark and shadow Special-needs and SEN sensory work Affordable, portable and endlessly adaptable, the Dark Den is a classroom favourite for sensory play, creative work and quiet time alike.

Talking Butterflies bring recording and role play together for early years and primary. Each of the 6 clip-on butterflies has touch-sensitive points — press to record a short message, then press again to play it back, up to around 500 times. Best of all, the wings are interchangeable: swap them over and the same base becomes a dragon, a bat, a fairy or a creature of the children's own invention, so one set stretches across all sorts of topics. What's included: 6 green clip bases with touch-sensitive record and play 6 sets of interchangeable wings to make butterflies and other winged creatures Up to around 500 playbacks per recording (depending on length and volume) A screw-in clip to hold the wings, and a magnetic strip on the back Clip onto washing lines, branches, fences and displays, or stick to metal Each butterfly is about 12 cm; runs on LR44/AG13 button batteries Suitable for ages 3+ Ways to use them: Record minibeast facts for a bug hunt or a nature table Bring a story to life — a talking cave surrounded by 'flying' creatures Hide a spoken clue on each butterfly for a listening trail Practise counting, letters or new words in a way children want to touch Let quieter children record and share an idea in their own time Hands-on, re-recordable and endlessly changeable, Talking Butterflies turn speaking and listening into something children can hold, clip up and play back for themselves.