16-Piece Insect Rubbing Plates Set | Hands-On Texture Art & STEM Craft Kit
Bring science and art together with the 16-Piece Insect Rubbing Plates Set—a versatile classroom resource designed to inspire creativity and reinforce early STEM learning. Perfect for early childhood educators, this engaging set helps children explore the fascinating world of insects through tactile, hands-on activities. Each rubbing plate features a detailed insect design, encouraging fine motor development, artistic expression, and cross-curricular connections to subjects like science, geography, and nature studies.
Using these plates is simple and rewarding. Just place a sheet of paper over a plate and rub with crayons, markers, or pencils to reveal the textured insect pattern beneath. Children can layer designs for added dimension or press the plates into modeling clay and paper mâché for three-dimensional crafts. They’re also ideal for creating sun catchers—just fill the plate with white glue tinted with food coloring, let it dry, then peel off the colorful mold for a unique window decoration.
Crafted from durable, reusable plastic, each plate measures 4½" x 6½" and is sized perfectly for young hands. The set includes 16 different insect designs along with an activity guide filled with project ideas, making it easy to integrate into lesson plans or art centers. Recommended for ages 4 and up, this set is an essential tool for combining science, art, and sensory learning in the early education classroom.
- STEM Learning and Creativity: The 16-Piece Insect Rubbing Plates Set merges science and art, offering hands-on activities that support early STEM learning and encourage artistic expression.
- Engaging Insect Designs: Each plate features a detailed insect design, perfect for exploring insects while enhancing fine motor skills and cross-curricular learning in science, geography, and nature.
- Versatile Craft Uses: Children can create rubbings with crayons, markers, or pencils, layer designs, or use the plates for 3D crafts like clay, paper mâché, and sun catchers.
- Durable and Child-Friendly: Crafted from reusable plastic, the plates are sized perfectly for young hands (4½" x 6½") and are designed for durability, ensuring long-lasting classroom use.
- Inclusive Educational Tool: Ideal for ages 4+, the set includes 16 insect designs and an activity guide with project ideas, making it an easy addition to lesson plans, art centers, and sensory learning activities.
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