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

Yuckeball

Regular price £8.75 ex VAT
£10.50 inc VAT

Tangle Junior Textured

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Regular price £4.85 ex VAT
£5.82 inc VAT

Head Tingler

Regular price £3.50 ex VAT
£4.20 inc VAT

Sensory on the Go Bag

Regular price £48.50 ex VAT
£58.20 inc VAT

Sensory Bubbles - Set of 4

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Regular price £5.25 ex VAT
£6.30 inc VAT

Large Infinity Tunnel Lamp

Regular price £10.95 ex VAT
£13.14 inc VAT

Popping Tubes - set of 2

Regular price £7.00 ex VAT
£8.40 inc VAT

Spinning Fidget Transforming Robot

Regular price £2.25 ex VAT
£2.70 inc VAT

Music & Movement Fun Time Kit

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
Regular price £23.50 ex VAT
£28.20 inc VAT
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Teeter Popper

Regular price £40.00 ex VAT
£48.00 inc VAT

Hand Puffer Ball - available in six colours

Regular price £4.00 ex VAT
£4.80 inc VAT
Regular price £4.00 ex VAT
£4.80 inc VAT
colour
+5
6 colour available

Keep Them Busy Time Fun Kit

Regular price £25.70 ex VAT
£30.84 inc VAT
Sold out

Penguin Ball Popper

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
Regular price £12.00 ex VAT
£14.40 inc VAT

Concentration & Fidget Exploration Bag - NEW REVISED CONTENT!

Regular price £65.00 ex VAT
£78.00 inc VAT

Activity Ball

Regular price £27.00 ex VAT
£32.40 inc VAT

Tangle Pet - Aquatic

Regular price £9.75 ex VAT
£11.70 inc VAT

Chewy Chew Buddy SUPER - Various Colours

Regular price £13.00 ex VAT
£15.60 inc VAT
Regular price £13.00 ex VAT
£15.60 inc VAT
Colour Choice
3 Colour Choice available

Cuddle Ball - Large

Regular price £26.95 ex VAT
£32.34 inc VAT

Speks Blur Focus Sensory Putty - available in various colours

Regular price £12.00 ex VAT
£14.40 inc VAT
Regular price £12.00 ex VAT
£14.40 inc VAT
Colour Choice
6 Colour Choice available

Hide Inside Thinking Putty - different options available - NEW range!

Regular price £15.00 ex VAT
£18.00 inc VAT
Regular price £15.00 ex VAT
£18.00 inc VAT
Putty Selection
4 Putty Selection available

Sebastian the Dancing Crab

Regular price £21.00 ex VAT
£25.20 inc VAT

Mini Humming Top

Regular price £10.25 ex VAT
£12.30 inc VAT

High Bounce Illusion Ball - Halloween fun

Regular price £6.25 ex VAT
£7.50 inc VAT

Beadz Alive Sensory Fish

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
Regular price From £5.00 ex VAT
£6.00 inc VAT
Regular price £5.00 ex VAT
£6.00 inc VAT
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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.