{"product_id":"max-and-ivy-explore-dinosaurs-read-play-learn-story-and-dinosaur-figure-set","title":"Max and Ivy Explore Dinosaurs – Read, Play, Learn Story and Dinosaur Figure Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eMax and Ivy Explore Dinosaurs brings the prehistoric world into children's hands through a complete Read, Play, Learn set. The 32-page illustrated storybook follows Max and Ivy as they discover dinosaurs, learn about the creatures that once roamed the earth, and uncover fossils from the past. When the story is finished, six dinosaur figures, a felt playmat, a toy egg fossil, and two skeleton discovery fossils are waiting to bring everything they have read to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinosaurs are one of the most reliable sparks for a child's curiosity, and this set uses that enthusiasm to draw children into reading. The story gives the play components a narrative context: children are not just moving figures around a mat, they are re-enacting what they have read. That connection between words on a page and physical play is a meaningful step towards building reading motivation in children who might otherwise find books hard to engage with. The fossil elements add a further layer of discovery, introducing simple ideas about palaeontology and scientific observation in a way that is accessible from age three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works in early years and primary settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports multiple areas of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.\u003c\/strong\u003e The set touches on literacy (reading and retelling), understanding the world (prehistoric animals, fossils, timescales), and expressive arts and design (imaginative, small-world play), making it easy to justify as a teaching resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady-made small-world play resource.\u003c\/strong\u003e The felt playmat and figures can be used independently of the book as a structured play station or free-choice activity, without any additional set-up from staff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible for mixed ability groups.\u003c\/strong\u003e The story is designed for ages 3 to 7, spanning nursery through lower KS1. It works equally well as a read-aloud and as an independent or paired reading activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds vocabulary and scientific language.\u003c\/strong\u003e The story introduces dinosaur names and fossil concepts in context, giving children a foothold in scientific terminology that can be extended across topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong engagement for reluctant readers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The promise of physical play following the story gives reading a clear purpose and reward, which is particularly valuable for children who find sitting with a book challenging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor home use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny child who has ever roared at a T-Rex will love this set. The combination of story, figures, and fossils gives children enough to return to again and again, and the felt playmat is easy to roll up and store between sessions. It makes an excellent gift for a dinosaur-obsessed child at any point in the 3 to 7 age range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Max And Ivy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57220343791998,"sku":"TA2330","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/16.jpg?v=1775640269","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/max-and-ivy-explore-dinosaurs-read-play-learn-story-and-dinosaur-figure-set","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}