Early Years Sensory Resources

Early years sensory resources for nurseries, schools and families, chosen for play-based learning from the baby room to Reception. Lights, textures, sounds and messy play materials make practical EYFS resources for circle time and sensory corners.

Nursery sensory toys here include the Flexi Design Spinning Light, where children push flexible clear tubes into holes to make their own light pattern, the 38cm Giant Water Wriggler, Cloud Putty, and a switch adapted bubble machine that fills the room with bubbles at the press of a switch. The Fluorescent Mirror Chimeabout, with mirrors, fluorescent strips and chime bells, is a well-known classic.

For the youngest children, start with baby sensory toys for 0–3 years. Plan tray activities with tuff tray accessories and nursery messy and water play, and get hands and bodies moving with fine and gross motor skills resources. Check each item's age mark before you buy, as some are marked 3+.

For a room-by-room list with age marks, see our guide to EYFS sensory resources.

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Chewy Cactus Chubes

£14.75 ex VAT
£17.70 inc VAT
£14.75 ex VAT
£17.70 inc VAT
Colour Choice
2 Colour Choice available

Zones of Regulation Discovery Tub

£320.00 ex VAT
£384.00 inc VAT

Flashing Popping Spinner Ball

£4.00 ex VAT
£4.80 inc VAT

Grab & Sort Fine Motor Alien Counters

4.0 (1)
£20.00 ex VAT
£24.00 inc VAT

Playfoam Pluffle Twist - Glow in the Dark

£12.75 ex VAT
£15.30 inc VAT

Heat Up Cosy Warmie - Penny the Purple Monster - weighted at 2lbs - Halloween Fun

£20.50 ex VAT
£24.60 inc VAT

Play Foam Learn Sets - options of Numbers & Alphabets available

5.0 (1)
£17.00 ex VAT
£20.40 inc VAT
£17.00 ex VAT
£20.40 inc VAT
PlayFoam Shape Set
2 PlayFoam Shape Set available

Hoot the Fine Motor Owl

£19.50 ex VAT
£23.40 inc VAT

Colour Mixing Glasses

£10.75 ex VAT
£12.90 inc VAT

Colour Change Gelli Baff

£6.25 ex VAT
£7.50 inc VAT
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Yellies - sound reactive SPIDER

£7.95 ex VAT
£9.54 inc VAT

Early Stages Sensory Experiences Basket

£74.00 ex VAT
£88.80 inc VAT

Simpl Dimpl Trio - set of 2 (aka Simple Dimple Trio)

£9.00 ex VAT
£10.80 inc VAT

Magic Motion Sand Exploration Set - BEACHTIME (kinetic sand)

£18.00 ex VAT
£21.60 inc VAT

See My Feelings Mirror - set of 4

£42.00 ex VAT
£50.40 inc VAT

ColourMix Sensory Tubes

£29.95 ex VAT
£35.94 inc VAT

No Yell Bell - with 7 sounds

£26.00 ex VAT
£31.20 inc VAT

Natural Wicker Basket - create your own sensory basket

£8.95 ex VAT
£10.74 inc VAT

Sensory Advent Calendar - with mini elf drop sack

£90.00 ex VAT
£90.00 inc VAT
£90.00 ex VAT
£90.00 inc VAT
Advent Calendar
1 Advent Calendar available

Tsum Tsum Light Up

£3.95 ex VAT
£4.74 inc VAT

Where does it hurt Fan

£5.25 ex VAT
£6.30 inc VAT

Heat Up Cosy Warmie - Lottie the Lion - weighted at 2lbs

£20.50 ex VAT
£24.60 inc VAT

Heat Up Cosy Warmie - Savannah the Seal - weighted at 2lbs

5.0 (1)
£20.50 ex VAT
£24.60 inc VAT

Ark's Chewable Krypto Pencil Topper - Pink XT

£9.25 ex VAT
£11.10 inc VAT

Early Years, PSED & STEM: your questions answered

What do PSED and STEM mean in early years?

PSED is personal, social and emotional development, one of the three prime areas of the EYFS, covering feelings, friendships and looking after yourself. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and maths. Our early years range has a page for each, from feelings puppets and emotion fans to sand timers and lacing shapes. Start with PSED resources.

Do the switch adapted toys in the early years range come with a switch?

Not always, so check the listing. The switch adapted bubble machine accepts a 1/4 inch jack plug and the switch adapted Animal Massager Bug runs on 2 x AA batteries, which are included, but both say the switch itself is not included. You can find one among our switches and controllers.

Can nurseries and schools pay by purchase order?

Yes. Schools, nurseries and other organisations can pay by purchase order: add your PO number in the box provided in the basket before you check out. For anything you want to confirm before ordering, call 01535 662812 or email info@exploreyoursenses.co.uk.

How can we use sensory toys at circle time?

Choose one or two items with a clear reward and pass them round: a Multi Spinner Wand that lights up when its button is pressed, a Bumble Ball that moves and makes a noise, or a Giant Water Wriggler to squeeze. Each child takes a turn, so waiting and sharing become part of the session.