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.

Build a sensory pack Five quick questions, then we pick best sellers to fit your budget.

Shop our Early Years, PSED & STEM products below

Rainbow Glitter Batons - set of 2

Regular price £10.95 ex VAT
£13.14 inc VAT
In stock

Shape Sorting Clock

Regular price £15.00 ex VAT
£18.00 inc VAT

Threading Tree

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
Regular price £12.95 ex VAT
£15.54 inc VAT

Blobimals

Regular price £5.85 ex VAT
£7.02 inc VAT

Spiral Motion Tube

Regular price £5.75 ex VAT
£6.90 inc VAT

Cylinder Board

Regular price £14.50 ex VAT
£17.40 inc VAT

Heat Up Cosy Warmie - Woolly Sheep - weighted at 2lbs

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
Regular price £20.50 ex VAT
£24.60 inc VAT

Heat Up Cosy Warmie - Danny Dinosaur - weighted at 2lbs

Regular price £20.50 ex VAT
£24.60 inc VAT

Glow In The Dark Ball

Regular price £13.50 ex VAT
£16.20 inc VAT

Belly Bells

Regular price £5.95 ex VAT
£7.14 inc VAT

Sensachew Chewable Chewy Dog Tags - 'SOFT' - available in two colours

Regular price £19.95 ex VAT
£23.94 inc VAT
Regular price £19.95 ex VAT
£23.94 inc VAT
Firmness
2 Firmness available

Scrunchems Sticky Squishy Sweet Treats

Regular price £5.00 ex VAT
£6.00 inc VAT

Scrunchems Squishy Sugar Ghost - Halloween Fun!

Regular price £4.50 ex VAT
£5.40 inc VAT

Scrunchems HoneyBee Fusion Squish Ball

Regular price £4.25 ex VAT
£5.10 inc VAT

Wooden Lacing Shape Beads

Regular price £22.00 ex VAT
£26.40 inc VAT

Emotions Dice - pack of 5

Regular price £22.00 ex VAT
£26.40 inc VAT

Feelings & Emotions Sorting Boxes

Regular price £78.00 ex VAT
£93.60 inc VAT

Emotions Memory Game

Regular price £34.00 ex VAT
£40.80 inc VAT

Acts of Kindness Dice

Regular price £29.00 ex VAT
£34.80 inc VAT

Learning with Senses

Regular price £49.00 ex VAT
£58.80 inc VAT

Natural Relaxation & Massage Trio

Regular price £28.50 ex VAT
£34.20 inc VAT

Jigglets - Halloween Box of Tricks - Set of 6 - Fidget Collectibles

Regular price £7.00 ex VAT
£8.40 inc VAT

Jigglets - Fall into Autumn - Set of 6 - Fidget Collectibles

Regular price £7.00 ex VAT
£8.40 inc VAT

Speks Odds Soft Silicone Fidget Magnets - set of 3

Regular price £17.00 ex VAT
£20.40 inc VAT
Regular price £17.00 ex VAT
£20.40 inc VAT
Colour & Style
2 Colour & Style available
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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.