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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Emotions Posting Game

£49.95 ex VAT
£59.94 inc VAT

Matching Pairs - Emotions and Feelings

£21.50 ex VAT
£25.80 inc VAT

Mega Curiosity Natural Basket

£57.00 ex VAT
£68.40 inc VAT

Ark's Chewy Dancing Man - Blue Firm

£15.50 ex VAT
£18.60 inc VAT

Sensory Glitter Storm - Set of Three

£19.95 ex VAT
£23.94 inc VAT

Dancing Ribbons - Set of 6

£17.50 ex VAT
£21.00 inc VAT

Sensory Tubes - Set of 4

£28.50 ex VAT
£34.20 inc VAT

Jumbo Tweezers

£11.25 ex VAT
£13.50 inc VAT

Fidget Pad

£5.75 ex VAT
£6.90 inc VAT

Water Whirly

£14.75 ex VAT
£17.70 inc VAT

Anywhere Art Studio

£34.00 ex VAT
£40.80 inc VAT

String Along Lacing Set

£28.50 ex VAT
£34.20 inc VAT

Squeekaboos - Available in various animals

£7.25 ex VAT
£8.70 inc VAT
£7.25 ex VAT
£8.70 inc VAT
Animal
4 Animal available

Chewable Chewy Mobile Phone

£10.50 ex VAT
£12.60 inc VAT

Chewy Chewable Eternity Pendants

£14.50 ex VAT
£17.40 inc VAT
£14.50 ex VAT
£17.40 inc VAT
Chewy
1 Chewy available

Natural Magic Motion Sand - available in two sizes (kinetic sand)

From £8.00 ex VAT
£9.60 inc VAT
£8.00 ex VAT
£9.60 inc VAT
Natural Sand Size
2 Natural Sand Size available

Turtle Massager

£3.00 ex VAT
£3.60 inc VAT

Essential Scissor Kit

£37.95 ex VAT
£45.54 inc VAT

Table Top Scissors - 45mm Round Blade

£8.50 ex VAT
£10.20 inc VAT

Twisty Droppers - Set of 4

£12.50 ex VAT
£15.00 inc VAT

Bubble Gun

£4.85 ex VAT
£5.82 inc VAT

Wooden Slide Whistle

5.0 (1)
£4.95 ex VAT
£5.94 inc VAT

Silishapes Numbers

£8.50 ex VAT
£10.20 inc VAT

White Lightning Stick

£4.95 ex VAT
£5.94 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.