The 'real-life' look of the Wooden Workbench from NES Arnold has made this resource a hit with nursery children, particularly boys.
The fully-equipped workbench comes with pieces of wood for children to work on, a working vice and a variety of pretend equipment, including a saw, hammer, screwdrivers, spanner, nuts and bolts. There is a tray underneath the work surface for storing wood and tools, and the bench also comes with a work belt, which can be tied to the bench or worn as an apron. Made entirely of wood, it is durable and sturdy and provides great value for money.
Early years settings have found that the bench opens up fresh opportunities for imaginative play and cross-curricular learning, in particular aspects of mathematical development, problem-solving, reasoning, co-operation, decision-making and fine motor skills.
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