Complete Early Investigations Area 1-2yrs

Enhance your continuous provision with the Complete Early Investigations Area 1-2yrs, a complete solution designed to ignite curiosity through a purposeful multi-sensory approach. Resources are grouped into focused areas, including treasure basket resources, musical instruments, soft items, and visual panels to create an inviting environment that supports sight, sound, and touch within one collection.

Resources are organised using accessible, eco-friendly natural baskets, displayed on an extra-low storage unit to create a complete solution for the classroom. The unit is designed at an appropriate height for very young learners, helping to create an inviting and engaging space for children to explore under appropriate adult supervision. Manufactured in the UK and delivered fully assembled, the classroom furniture is built to withstand the demands of busy early years environments and comes with a 10-year guarantee.

The variety of sensory-rich resources in the area supports children’s unique sensory preferences, including visual stimuli, auditory discovery and tactile exploration. As children investigate, they will develop vital early skills in language and communication, while physical milestones like hand-eye coordination and the 'whole-hand grasp' are strengthened through the confident handling of diverse objects.

The mirror, kaleidoscope, colour panels and glow panel provide visual stimulation and encourage children to look closely and notice change, movement and colour.

The musical instruments, including shakers, rattles, rain makers and tambourines, encourage children to listen, notice differences in sound and enjoy simple rhythms, providing auditory sensory experiences. Adults can model early sounds and single words, supporting listening and responding.

The everyday objects in the treasure baskets, that are both metal and wooden items, includes wooden eggs, shells, whisks, measuring spoons and mini saucepans, invite children to pick up, handle and explore objects using both hands. Handling familiar, real-world items supports hand–eye coordination and early understanding as children make simple connections to everyday experiences.

Children can explore touch and feel through soft fabric books, cuddly toys, and sheer scarves, allowing them to handle, grasp, and investigate soft textures. These resources support safe handling while encouraging curiosity and repeated engagement.

Repeated, familiar experiences help children feel secure and confident, supporting sustained interest and shared moments with adults and peers. Adults can support early communication by talking about what children are doing, responding to gestures and modelling simple words, while children explore at their own pace.

This collection provides a rich, sensory environment that nurtures early social, cognitive, and language development, creating opportunities for secure, enjoyable, and open-ended experiences for young children aged 1–2 years.

Children can extend their investigations by exploring other Early Excellence 1-2yrs resources, such as the In, Under, Through Investigations, Water Play Collection 1-2yrs or Dry Sand Collection 1-2yrs. Pairing the Early Investigations Resource Collection with these areas allows children to experiment with different materials, textures, and movements, deepening their understanding of cause and effect, movement across the early years environment.

Learning opportunities

• Developing sensory awareness through exploring textures, shapes, colours, and sounds
• Supporting early communication by naming objects, modelling sounds, and encouraging shared attention
• Promoting emotional security with familiar, repetitive, and reassuring resources
• Encouraging early understanding of the world by handling everyday objects and making simple real-life connections

This Complete Early Investigations Area 1-2yrs includes:

• Extra Low Level Open Unit
• Early Investigations Resource Collection 1-2yrs
• Early Investigations Storage Collection 1-2yrs
• Suitable from age 12 months and over, under appropriate adult supervision

Safety Information
For use with children from 1-2yrs: resources must ONLY be used with effective, close adult supervision. The competency and development of each child should be considered before introducing the resource into the environment. This must be regularly monitored and assessed as new children begin their learning journey within the environment.

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.