The Caterpillar Activity Wall Panels are a five-panel busy board shaped like a long green caterpillar, with eight different hands-on activities running head to tail. Children turn the rotating eyes, twist the nose, trace a wire bead maze, spin patterned discs, roll a bead wheel, blend shades on a color-mixing wheel, explore textured surfaces, and work a maze of interlocking cogs. At just over six feet long, the caterpillar stretches across a wall and gives more than one child room to play side by side. Each station asks for a different movement, so children move down the panel discovering something new at every stop, all without using a square inch of floor space. Specification Detail Assembled size 73"L x 29.25"H (5 panels mounted in caterpillar shape) Activities Rotating eyes, twistable nose, wire bead maze, spinning patterns, bead wheel, color-mixing wheel, textured surfaces, maze with interlocking cogs Skills targeted Fine motor, hand-eye coordination, descriptive language, spatial reasoning, color and shape recognition Construction [confirm with Learning Advantage line sheet] Loose parts Bead maze and bead wheel pieces move along fixed wires, best suited to supervised play Recommended age 18 months and up Grade level PreK and up Use Indoor use only SKU 44557 Includes 5 panels, pre-drilled fixing holes, attachment screws, mounting instructions Manufacturer Learning Advantage The length is what sets this one apart. At just over six feet, the caterpillar is the longest panel in the line, with eight stations spread far enough apart that two or three children can each claim one without crowding. The color-mixing wheel and the spinning pattern discs lean into visual play in a way the other panels do not, giving children a chance to watch colors and patterns change as they turn, which naturally pulls conversation toward describing what they see. Where These Work Best Playrooms and Bedrooms Mounted along a playroom or bedroom wall at a child's height, the caterpillar turns a long blank stretch of wall into an eight-station activity center without taking up any floor space. With one or two children using it and a parent nearby, the stations get explored thoroughly and the panel holds up well to everyday play. The cheerful green caterpillar shape makes it a natural centerpiece children return to on their own. Home Daycares and Small Group Settings The length really earns its keep here. In a home daycare or small in-home program where a handful of children share the space and an adult is always present, two or three children can play side by side at different stations, which makes it a natural setting for early sharing and turn-taking. Wall mounting keeps the floor clear for other activities. Home Fine-Motor and Therapy Programs Each station calls for a different hand movement, turning the eyes and nose, tracing the bead maze wire, spinning the wheels, working the cogs. That range lets a parent or therapist work several grip types and motor skills in one sitting, in a format children read as play rather than exercise. The color-mixing and pattern wheels add a visual-tracking layer on top of the fine-motor work. Eight activities across five panels: rotating eyes, twistable nose, wire bead maze, spinning patterns, bead wheel, color-mixing wheel, textured surfaces, maze with interlocking cogs 73 inches long, the longest panel in the line, room for two or three children to play side by side Mounts flat to the wall, adds an activity center without using floor space Bead maze and bead wheel pieces move along fixed wires, best suited to supervised play Five panels include pre-drilled fixing holes, screws, and mounting instructions For ages 18 months and up, PreK and up Indoor use only Made by Learning Advantage
