Dolphin Work station

Themed element

Cognitive: set a tangible theme and thus spur dramatic play. Dramatic play is a great trainer of language skills.

Funnel panel

Social-emotional: trains cooperation and turn-taking as children put materials into the funnel from both sides.

Cognitive: the passing of materials through funnels supports the children’s logical thinking and for younger children the understanding of object permanence: that materials don’t vanish, but run through at the other end.

Water basin

Social-emotional: meeting point for cooperation and sharing.

Cognitive: the basin can be lifted and emptied, adding to play as well as to logical thinking skills.

Desk with sieve

Social-emotional: children can gather and store materials, cooperate and take a break together.

Cognitive: sand can be shifted through the sieve, for understanding of cause and effect and object permanence.

Sand shovel

Physical: develops dexterity and upper body muscles.

Cognitive: understanding of object permanence, emptying and filling scoop.