A Natural Stage for Sensory Play, Small World Adventures & Loose Parts Learning
Transform your EYFS, nursery, or sensory space with the Heuristic Wicker Play Tray – a beautifully woven alternative to the classic tuff spot. Crafted from natural wicker and designed at just the right height for little learners, this circular tray is a charming, tactile invitation to explore, imagine and create.
Perfect for loose parts play, heuristic discovery, or small world setups, this wicker tray offers a warm, rustic backdrop for open-ended learning. Whether used to build magical miniature villages, shimmering pebble rivers or interactive jungle scenes, the sensory-rich design invites hands-on play that nurtures early development.
Pair it with our Wicker Tray Stand or style it up with natural heuristic sets, wooden animals, or mirror accessories to build calming yet captivating sensory landscapes that keep children coming back for more.
Features
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Generous Diameter – 60cm
An ample surface perfect for collaborative play, pattern creation, and small world storytelling.
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Tactile Natural Wicker
Crafted from sturdy, natural wicker that provides a sensory-rich experience while adding rustic charm to your environment.
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Perfect Height for EYFS
Designed with early learners in mind—accessible and inviting for little ones to reach, sort, and explore.
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Multipurpose Design
Ideal for heuristic play, messy sensory activities, nature-based learning, or calm-down corners in sensory rooms, schools, and homes.
Benefits
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Encourages Creative Expression
An open-ended surface for storytelling, building, sorting, and role play using loose parts or small world props.
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Boosts Fine Motor Skills
Grasping, moving, and arranging items across the wicker surface supports hand-eye coordination and pincer control.
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Sensory Engagement
Woven textures stimulate tactile exploration, while natural materials provide visual calm – ideal for sensory processing development.
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Supports Heuristic Learning
A must-have for heuristic play setups—encouraging curiosity, independence and meaningful engagement with everyday materials.
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Invites Small World Play
A perfect base to create imaginative settings like fairy gardens, forest trails, or miniature animal kingdoms, enhancing vocabulary and narrative skills.
Specifications
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Dimensions: 60cm diameter
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Material: Natural wicker
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Age Recommendation: 3 years+
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Loose Parts Included: Not included
Let your children’s imaginations roam free with the Heuristic Wicker Play Tray – a magical, open-ended resource that’s just as beautiful as it is functional. Whether it’s heuristic exploration, calming sensory moments, or full-blown forest adventures, this tray makes the perfect stage for meaningful early learning.
