Introducing our Ortoto sensory puzzle mats – the perfect addition to any sensory learning experience! These innovative mats offer a variety of benefits for children of all ages and abilities. Their puzzle-like interlocking design means the mats can be easily joined together to create larger play areas, encouraging social interaction and collaboration between children
Ortoto mats are designed to engage children's senses, with a variety of textures, colours, and shapes to explore. Containing a variety of soft and firm surfaces, these sensory mats help to gently stimulate, awaken and massage the feet. They provide relief for tired feet and activate unused muscles. Set of 8 mats. Each mat measures 30 x 30cm. Recommended age: from 2 years (24 months) and adults. NOTE: Colours are mixed. Each set features a different combination.
The massage mats are made of tested and certified materials (BPA and Phthalate Free). • Super durable • Easy-washable • Please for many years
ORTOTO massage mats not only provide a means for sensory exploration, they also: • Improve blood circulation. • Enhance imagination. • Promote flat-footedness correction. • Help to remove oedemas in legs. • Develop the vestibular system.
Easy to clean and maintain, making them a great investment for educators. The photo has an informative character, each set is made up individually, and the colours may differ.
Nicky McCarthy – Queanbeyan and District Preschool Association
Nicky has worked in the Early Learning industry for more than 25 years in a variety of roles from Educator through to Centre Director, Area Manager, Advisory & Development Coordinator, Program Manager and Quality Advisor. Currently, Nicky is the Managing Director of a group of community-based Preschools in NSW. In this role, she has recently project managed the construction, fitout and opening of a new community Preschool for her organisation and it is through this process that she partnered with Step4 for the fitout of the new Preschool.
After spending part of her teenage years living in a remote part of the Kimberley in Western Australia, Nicky’s appreciation for the indigenous history of Australia began. Through her career, she has worked with and assisted Educators and Directors in their journey of understanding this important aspect of learning and history and how to ensure that their approach is collaborative, respectful and appropriate.
Nicky has recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Education as a specialisation subject for an ongoing Masters of Education. The extension of her own understanding of Indigenous perspectives was something that she wanted to support and this has assisted her in identifying ways that she can further support Educators across all levels and experience in reflecting on and extending their own knowledge.
Prue Gardner
Prue commenced her career as an early childhood educator before progressing to a centre Directors role. She later became an Area Manager supporting children, services and families throughout Sydney..
Prue has been working with STEP4 for almost 4 years now supporting services with their ongoing needs and requirements for resources, furniture and equipment as well as contributing her industry knowledge and design concepts to new centre startups. She loves the creative process of working with service owners, managers and educators to enable their vision come to life and create engaging and bespoke learning environments where children’s curiosity and engagement can be fostered. She loves sharing her passion and ideas and working collaboratively with industry leaders, educators and owners.
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