{"product_id":"tts-small-world-giant-wooden-car","title":"TTS Small World Giant Wooden Car","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePush, Drive \u0026amp; Imagine with the TTS Small World Giant Wooden Car – Large-Scale Imaginative Play for Early Years, Classrooms \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is something immediately compelling about a beautifully crafted wooden car scaled up for little hands to really work with - and the TTS Giant Wooden Car delivers exactly that. Available across North America through The Sensory Supply, this large-format small world play vehicle is built from durable wood in natural tonal finishes, with a sturdy metal axle that handles enthusiastic play session after session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt W18 x L32.4cm, the car is sized generously enough to become the centrepiece of a small world scene. Children push, position, and populate it with figures and props, weaving stories that grow more elaborate as their language and thinking develop. That physical engagement with a large, tangible object - reaching, stretching, manipulating - works the core and arm muscles in a way that smaller toys simply cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKey Features of the TTS Giant Wooden Car\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLarge-scale wooden construction\u003c\/em\u003e - Sized at W18 x L32.4cm with a metal axle for durability, giving children a substantial, satisfying toy that holds up to frequent use in classrooms, daycares, and home play spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNatural tonal wood finish\u003c\/em\u003e - Crafted from wood in various natural tones that complement open-ended small world setups without over-directing the play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCompatible with TTS Giant Wooden Peg People\u003c\/em\u003e - The car is designed to accommodate the TTS Small World Giant Wooden Peg People (sold separately; small figures measure H9.5cm x W5.5cm, large figures H13.3cm x W5.5cm), turning the vehicle into a hub of narrative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDurable design for educational settings\u003c\/em\u003e - Constructed for resilience in active early years environments, making it equally suited to classroom resource shelves and home play corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSkills Children Develop with the TTS Giant Wooden Car\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGross Motor Development\u003c\/em\u003e - The large format of the car encourages children to stretch, reach, and make purposeful full-body movements during play, building core strength and physical coordination that supports broader developmental milestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eComplex Storytelling and Narrative Skills\u003c\/em\u003e - Handling a large prop invites children to begin developing complex stories using small world equipment, invent and recount narratives, and use a range of props, puppets, and figures to explore different characters and scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePretend Play and Symbolic Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e - Supports the development of pretend play by encouraging children to use one object to represent another, a foundational step in abstract reasoning and creative cognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCommunication and Language Development\u003c\/em\u003e - As children articulate their narratives, negotiate roles, and describe the world they are building, vocabulary expands naturally and expressive language deepens through purposeful play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding the World and Diversity Awareness\u003c\/em\u003e - Using a range of props, puppets, dolls, and books alongside the car, children notice and talk about similarities and differences in the world around them, developing empathy and social understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSocial Skills and Cooperative Play\u003c\/em\u003e - The large format of the car naturally draws children together, supporting group activity and the kind of collaborative, turn-taking play that builds social competence over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis toy belongs in any early years space where imagination, language, and physical development matter. It pairs naturally with the TTS Small World Giant Wooden Peg People and any collection of small world figures, dollhouse accessories, or loose parts children have access to. Educators who work to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework will find this car well-aligned with expressive arts and design, physical development, and understanding the world learning areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChildren in early years and preschool settings (home and classroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDaycares, nursery schools, and kindergarten programs across Canada and the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOccupational therapists building fine and gross motor play resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFamilies seeking open-ended wooden toys with genuine developmental depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNeurodiverse and neurotypical children alike - the open-ended format invites every child in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: W18 x L32.4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Wood with metal axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47580018737402,"sku":"EL46837","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5885\/5162\/files\/tts-giant-wooden-car-small-world-play.jpg?v=1777392201","url":"https:\/\/thesensorysupply.com\/en-us\/products\/tts-small-world-giant-wooden-car","provider":"The Sensory Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}