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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Snap & Learn Matching Dinos

£21.50 ex VAT
£25.80 inc VAT

Giant Cuddly Cushie - Bertie the Bumblebee

£24.00 ex VAT
£28.80 inc VAT

Heat Up Cosy Warmie - Primrose Panda - weighted at 2lbs

£20.50 ex VAT
£24.60 inc VAT

Sensory Tubes Effects Set

£24.95 ex VAT
£29.94 inc VAT

Musical 9 Bells

£10.00 ex VAT
£12.00 inc VAT

Birds in a Nest Sorting Set

£21.50 ex VAT
£25.80 inc VAT

Danger Alert Fan

£4.95 ex VAT
£5.94 inc VAT

Autism Resource Kit in a Bag

£74.95 ex VAT
£89.94 inc VAT

Hop Fantasy

£21.00 ex VAT
£25.20 inc VAT

Super Grip Wrap Ball

£3.95 ex VAT
£4.74 inc VAT

Sound Machine

£14.25 ex VAT
£17.10 inc VAT

Magic Motion Sand - Spoon and Knife Shaping Set

£0.85 ex VAT
£1.02 inc VAT

Twist and Turnables

£11.95 ex VAT
£14.34 inc VAT

Roller Derby

£41.50 ex VAT
£49.80 inc VAT

Castanets - Set of 4

£8.50 ex VAT
£10.20 inc VAT

Colourful Recorder

£6.50 ex VAT
£7.80 inc VAT

Crystal Organza Rainbow Pack

£22.95 ex VAT
£27.54 inc VAT

Fun Z Balls

£35.95 ex VAT
£43.14 inc VAT

Tai Chi Ball

£50.00 ex VAT
£60.00 inc VAT

Fine Motor Skills Focus Kit

£14.00 ex VAT
£16.80 inc VAT

Behaviour Fan

£4.95 ex VAT
£5.94 inc VAT

It's Too... Fan

£5.25 ex VAT
£6.30 inc VAT

Heat Up Cosy Warmie - Elizabeth Elephant - weighted at 2lbs

£20.50 ex VAT
£24.60 inc VAT

Perception Spheres - Pack of 8

£43.50 ex VAT
£52.20 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.