Travelling in Space by The Freckled Frog

Blast off on an imaginative journey through the solar system with the Travelling in Space wooden play set by The Freckled Frog. Designed to inspire curiosity about space while encouraging open-ended play, this beautifully illustrated 12-piece set is ideal for early learning environments, classrooms, small world play and home play spaces.

The set includes the planets of our solar system, a rocket and both a male and female astronaut, giving children everything they need to create their own space adventures. From launching rockets and exploring distant planets to learning the names of the planets, children can combine storytelling with early science concepts as they play.

The generously sized wooden pieces are made from FSC-certified New Zealand pine and feature colourful artwork applied using non-toxic heat-transfer technology for excellent durability. The chunky 2cm thickness makes the pieces easy for young children to handle, position and incorporate into small world scenes.

Why Educators Love It:

• Encourages imaginative, open-ended and small world play

• Introduces children to planets, space and our solar system

• Supports storytelling, communication and social interaction

• Includes both male and female astronaut figures

• Chunky wooden pieces are easy for young hands to hold and manipulate

• Durable heat-transfer artwork designed for repeated play

• Made from FSC-certified New Zealand pine

How to Use It:

• Create a space-themed small world play area

• Encourage children to identify and talk about the different planets

• Use the pieces alongside books and stories about space and astronauts

• Invite children to create their own imaginary space missions

• Pair with sensory materials, blocks or loose parts to extend play

• Use as a conversation starter when exploring early STEM and science concepts

Product Details:

• Set includes: 12 wooden pieces

• Includes: Solar system planets, rocket, male astronaut and female astronaut

• Size: Approximately 4cm to 12cm in diameter

• Thickness: Approximately 2cm

• Material: FSC-certified New Zealand pine

• Printing: Non-toxic heat-transfer technology

• Recommended age: 2+ years

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