Built tough from stainless steel, these 6 shimmering mirror balls appear indistinguishable, but each has its own personality. When rolled, some may wobble; two are quiet, but one veers off course. Give them a twist, spin, or shake and you'll feel different contents and hear an array of shaker and rattle sounds.
The hand finished shiny mirror surface provides a distorted fish-eye lens reflection which is fascinating for children to observe. They are robustly constructed from hard wearing stainless steel, are lightweight, smooth and tactile to handle and can be of particular appeal to children with SEND, or for those requiring inspiration in creative language.
Stainless steel is an ideal material for using in sensory play resources:
• Chemical free – no toxins
• Durable – strong and lightweight
• Hygienic – non-porous and naturally bacteria resistant
Supports the following areas of learning:
• Personal Development - sensory
• Communicatin & Language - descriptive language
• Understanding the World - observation
• Understanding the World - sound
• Physical Development - hand-eye coordination
• Physical Development - motor skills
Ball Mysteries
Ball 1: Nothing inside. Shaking produces no sound. Behaves normally when rolled and bounced.
Ball 2: 10 steel balls inside (6mm dia.) Shaking produces a rattle sound, followed by whirling sound. Rolls normally but also with a whirling sound. Bounces normally.
Ball 3: Sand inside. Shaking produces a gentle sound. Refuses to roll backwards or forwards. Spins in an eccentric arc and does not bounce.
Ball 4: Gravel inside. Shaking produces a rattle sound, similar to Ball 2 but with no whirling sound. Rolls normally with a scratchy sound. Bounces normally.
Ball 5: Large single steel ball inside. Shaking produces a heavy clonking sound followed by a rolling sound. Rolls in a zigzag pattern. Bounces normally but a double bounce can be heard as the large ball inside bounces too.
Ball 6: Eccentric weight inside. Shaking produces no sound. Rolls unpredictably in any direction. Bounces normally.
Please note that the balls should be used in accordance with the advisory note included in the set.
Specification
Size: 100mm dia. Pk6.
Age: Suitable for all ages.
