Description
Introduce the Shape and Patterns Sensory Collection to the classroom as a valuable tool for supporting children with sensory processing needs or those who benefit from calming, focused activities. This tactile resource promotes self-regulation and sensory exploration in a calm and engaging way.
The collection includes a carefully chosen selection of coloured and natural wooden blocks such as cones, rings, barrels and conical figures - offering a rich variety of shapes, textures and weights for children to explore. Children can sort, balance, roll, spin and stack the blocks, supporting both fine motor development and problem solving skills, while also meeting the needs of sensory seekers through repetitive, rhythmic movements and physical interaction.
For children who are soothed by sound and rhythm, the wooden blocks provide opportunities to explore auditory feedback. Encourage children to tap or knock different shapes together and compare the sounds - “How do two cubes sound compared to two barrels?”, “What happens when shapes are mixed?”. These playful investigations promote curiosity, active listening, and focused attention.
Children who enjoy organising and pattern making will be drawn to creating sequences with the blocks - using rings to enclose shapes, arranging lines, or sorting by size, shape, or colour. Even the process of placing the blocks into the basket can offer a soothing, purposeful routine, ideal for children who find comfort in repetition and order.
This open-ended resource also supports language development and emotional literacy. As children build and create, practitioners can scaffold conversations around their process - “What did you try?”, “How did that feel?”, “What might you do differently next time?”- encouraging reflection, resilience, and the use of expressive and descriptive language.
Enhance the collection with a selection of familiar small world resources to encourage imaginative play and storytelling and further developing communication and language.
The collection includes a natural woven striped basket to store the wooden blocks.
The Shape and Patterns Sensory Collection includes:
- Set of 9 coloured blocks, 3 medium coloured cubes approx 5cm, 3 small coloured cubes approx 4cm, 3 coloured hemispheres, a range of natural wooden enhancement blocks including barrels, diablos, cones and rings
- 1 medium striped natural basket approx. H18cm X D.Widest 32cm, Inset 25cm
- Suitable for age 2 and over
Safety Information
For use with children 2-3yrs, only with appropriate adult supervision.
For full safety information, please see Product Care & Safety Guidance Leaflet.
Variations
Many of our resources are produced in a variety of colours and styles and may vary slightly from those shown, however we guarantee that you will always receive the same quality and value.
Secondary images used for representation purposes only.
