Mediterranean’s leaves
Sustainable Toy, 2020
Andre Rodgall & Elena Maldonado
"The Mediterranean’s leaves" is an open-ended game that will allow chil- dren to invent and explore by designing their own toy.
In the Mediterranean forests we find vegetation and flora of which we must be aware in order to be aware of the nature that surrounds us and thus learn to respect and love it.
That is why this toy will allow us, through cognitive development and phy- sical skills, to teach children about the characteristics of the leaves of Me- diterranean vegetation.
The toy contains a bag with 7 different types of leaves: olive, gall oak, poplar, elm, orange, cork oak and holm oak. It also includes a pot with the bases inside and 4 small bags containing fasteners, threads rolled into balls, cards and labels.
The instructions for playing are as follows:
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Sew your leaves.
Choose the leaves and the threads you like best and sew through the holes to create the ribbing of the leaves.
Identify your leaves.
Match the cards to your leaves. You will be able to tell their name from their type, edges and shape.
Label your leaves.
Find the labels you need and hang them on your leaves.
Create your own forest.
Select and fit the different bases. You can use different holders such as logs to place your leaves and balls.
