Interlocking Letters & Numbers Mats are a Real Education!
Alphabet and numbers play mats are widely found in UK homes and are their popularity is largely down to the educational value they deliver.
It’s not a case of all work and no play with these mats – they certainly generate plenty of fun and laughter, but they also bring significant educational benefits.
These giant-sized EVA foam, plastic, felt or canvas mats provide a great way to introduce your infant or toddler to the world of number and letters – they can really help to bring on a child’s reading and counting skills, while having plenty of fun into the bargain. Check out some popular alphabet and numbers play mats.
Interlocking mats really are wonderful learning aids when it comes to helping young children to develop their mental agility.
A numbers mat can really help young children to develop their early maths skills and an alphabet mat works wonders at increasing their understanding of spelling and words.
Here are some of the most popular interlocking letters and numbers play mats for sale at Amazon.
Most letters and numbers play mats are interlocking, meaning they comprise a series of foam tiles which have jigsaw-style edges which allow the various pieces to be joined together and taken apart at a child’s leisure.
These mats are washable so it’s easy to remove marks and mess from any spills with a simple wipe down with a sponge, water and liquid soap. Some of these mats have tile sections which are suitable for placing in a washing machine, which is ideal if your little one is very messy.
Alphabet and number play mats are targeted at infants and toddlers who really love to roll and tumble on them – they are not really suited to babies who have not yet started to crawl and explore their surroundings.
These mats, which comprise a series of jigsaw-like pieces, are designed with large and bold numbers and letters and feature a range of bright colours including red, blue, yellow, green, pink, purple and orange.
Some interlocking mats feature numbers only and others are letters only – a third option is a mat which has a combination of letters and numbers.
They are usually made of non-absorbing waterproof EVA foam and are designed with safety in mind, so mum and dad can feel confident their little boy or girl is at no risk during play time on their interlocking mat.
Interlocking Mats Can be Used to Build 3D Structures
Interlocking mats are odourless, 100% non-toxic and formamide free. They feature a slip resistant surface and some are suitable also suitable for temporary outdoor use.
They can be used in many locations in your home where there is ample space including the living room, conservatory, bedroom, play room or nursery.
The beauty of interlocking mats is that most of them can be used to build a variety of 3D structures such as a cube, car, boat, train, or simple hideaway tunnel or den – they are so much more than just basic floor mats.
Some of these mats have pop out inner areas which allow the individual letter or number to be removed from its outer tile area. Small, medium, large and bumper size interlocking mats are available to buy – they come with varying numbers of tiles or sections, from a basic 10 or 12 piece mat, rising to extra large mats with 36 pieces or more.
Interlocking foam mats are available in other themes, not just letters or numbers – some feature dog and cat paw shapes, a wacky cow print anode some feature flowers, animals and abstract images.
It’s also possible to buy plain coloured mats from Chad Valley and other merchants in red, blue, yellow, green, black, white and grey – they are ideal if parents just want to create a soft and safe surface for your child to play in their bedroom or play room.
They are also a great idea for older children who are past the stage of wanting mats with designs and graphics in their room.
If you choose to buy an interlocking educational mat for your growing little boy or girl, you’ll be making a wise decision you certainly won’t regret. Read more about EVA letters and numbers mats.