The Animal Sensory Mats engage students in hands-on, sensory-rich exploration of animal biology, habitats, and classification. Through tactile interaction with textured mat surfaces, students develop observation skills, compare animal features, and understand how sensory adaptations help animals survive. The mats encourage collaborative discussion, descriptive language use, and early scientific inquiry. Students will also practice pattern recognition, sorting, and categorisation, building foundational skills for data representation and digital systems thinking.
Designed for Foundation to Year 2 classrooms, this resource is ideal for Science, STEM, and Digital Technologies learning areas. It supports differentiated instruction for students with varying sensory needs and is particularly effective in inclusive and special education settings. The mats can be used in early childhood centres, primary school classrooms, and at home for parent-led learning activities.
This product aligns with the Australian Curriculum: Science F-2, specifically addressing the sub-strands of Biological Sciences (living things have basic needs and features) and Science Inquiry Skills (observing, sorting, and communicating findings). It also supports the Digital Technologies F-2 curriculum by introducing students to patterns, data representation, and simple classification systems. For STEM F-10, the mats encourage integrated problem-solving and cross-disciplinary thinking through hands-on exploration of natural systems.
No coding required. The Animal Sensory Mats are designed for unplugged, tactile learning activities that build foundational skills for computational thinking, including pattern recognition, sequencing, and sorting, without the need for digital devices or coding platforms.
Each set includes 6 durable, washable sensory mats featuring different animals (e.g., frog, snake, fish, bird, mammal, insect). Each mat measures 40cm x 40cm with raised textures, contrasting colours, and embedded tactile elements representing animal skin, fur, scales, feathers, or shells. A teacher guide with 10 curriculum-aligned activity ideas and extension prompts is also included.
No specialist equipment or power supply is needed. Mats can be used on the floor, on tables, or attached to walls for display. For group work, allocate one mat per 2–4 students. The mats are lightweight and easy to store in a classroom cupboard or tub. Cleaning is simple with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Activity ideas require only basic classroom materials such as paper, pencils, and sorting trays, which are not included.
Stemology provides a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase. For warranty claims, product support, or curriculum advice, please contact us at admin@stemology.com.au. Our team typically responds within 1–2 business days.
Schools and early learning centres can access discounted bulk pricing for orders of 10 sets or more. We accept official school purchase orders and offer flexible payment terms for verified institutions. To request a quote or place a bulk order, email admin@stemology.com.au with your school name, delivery address, and quantity required.