The importance of emotional and social development in preschool is increasingly emphasized. It is here that children learn about relationships and cooperation and develop key social skills, which places a great responsibility on these institutions.
Children’s social development on the Mammutico® playground
Playing together with Mammutico® foam blocks encourages children to cooperate. As they pass the large blocks to one another, they build bridges, vehicles, or even entire cities—which requires good cooperation and communication. Children thus gain an excellent opportunity to build relationships and develop social skills.
Mental development and STEAM education with XXL blocks
Mammutico blocks are the optimal solution for preparing children for school. They offer endless possibilities for activities during which children will develop basic cognitive skills, counting, and logical thinking. By assembling, connecting, and disassembling structures, they develop their manual dexterity and creativity, as well as their spatial imagination. Mammuticos are used in STEAM education, so together, in an inclusive environment, children begin to learn the basics of science. And all this through carefree and creative play!
Each set comes with lesson plans and activity ideas. They are an excellent resource or simply a source of inspiration for teachers.
Planning, building, and testing structures in practice
Mammuticos allow for experimentation with real-world objects. And this is the best way to learn the principles of the world around us. Children can drive a vehicle they built themselves or even live together in an igloo, even in a group.
This is a unique opportunity that small blocks or ready-made toys cannot provide.
Mammutico® blocks are safe and certified
One of the most important aspects that educational staff and parents pay attention to is safety. Mammutico® foam blocks come with a certificate of conformity, confirming that they are safe for children. They are made of Mammutico Foam®, which has been tested by Polish and international laboratories. The blocks have all necessary certifications and meet European and Polish safety standards1.
Plus, they are extremely lightweight, so even the youngest children can carry them.
Durable foam blocks for preschools and daycare centers
Mammutico® blocks are characterized by very high durability. They withstand intensive use in kindergarten and daycare groups, which is extremely important from the perspective of educational institutions’ budgets. It is an investment that brings long-term benefits. Mammutico® blocks are waterproof and can be used both outdoors and indoors.
According to specialist Joanna Zaręba, a child and adolescent psychologist, “the blocks are pleasant to the touch. (…) They also feature colors that are easy on the eyes, combined in an interesting, contrasting way (warm yellow and gray). It’s worth remembering that yellow promotes concentration, while gray calms and soothes.
Another advantage of the blocks is that they are ‘quiet’ during play. While more and more children complain of being overstimulated by noise, playing with these large, lightweight blocks seems downright calming. These blocks make virtually no sound, even when a tall structure topples onto the floor.
Undoubtedly, the durability of the material is also a major advantage. Our children used the Perfect blocks extensively and for a long time, yet there was no visible damage to them.”
Playground compliant with European safety standards
Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys, as amended.
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (REACH) – Annex XVII, OJ L 396 of December 30, 2006, pp. 1–794, as amended.
PN-EN 71-1:2015-01 – Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties.
PN-EN 71-2+A1:2014-06 – Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability.
PN-EN 71-3+A1:2014-12 – Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements.
PN-EN 71-9+A1:2008 – Safety of toys – Part 9: Organic chemical compounds – requirements.
