Description
Support sensory exploration, physical development and schema-rich learning in your EYFS outdoor environment with the Outdoor Water Play Collection 2–3yrs. This complete, ready-made collection has been carefully curated by Early Excellence education specialists to inspire purposeful water play experiences that nurture coordination, language and investigation in the early years.
Designed specifically for young learners, this robust and engaging set features a variety of age-appropriate tools including sturdy buckets, containers easy-to-hold watering cans, sponges and paint brushes. These water play resources invite children to pour, fill, scrub and splash, all while exploring important schemas such as transporting, rotation and trajectory through repetitive actions.
This collection promotes active exploration and independent discovery, helping to build gross and fine motor skills as children carry water, squeeze sponges or paint with wet brushes on outdoor surfaces. These playful experiences support language development as children describe textures, temperatures and movement, promoting communication and early scientific thinking.
Children can transport water from one area to another using watering cans, or experiment with squeezing and pouring using soft sponges and brushes. Painting with water on walls, fences or paving adds a creative dimension, allowing children to make marks and observe the effect of evaporation over time. These activities promote curiosity, attention and sensory awareness in a safe and engaging way.
For extended exploration, pair this collection with the Outdoor Sand Collection 2–3yrs to encourage mixing, pouring, and sensory play across different materials. Alternatively, combine with the Outdoor Small World Collection 2–3yrs to bring storytelling and imaginative play to life through sensory-rich, water-based scenarios. Together, these collections enrich sensory learning and inspire curiosity through hands-on discovery.
Explore the full range of Outdoor Water Play Resources to enhance your early years outdoor classroom, creating an engaging and inspiring environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive.
Learning opportunities
- Exploring water through pouring, splashing and filling containers
- Developing hand-eye coordination and control using tools and equipment
- Engaging senses to notice changes in movement, flow and texture
- Showing curiosity and confidence while experimenting with water and materials
Storage Solution
Keep your provision organised and accessible with the Outdoor Water Play 2-3 Storage Solution, designed to perfectly house this collection and support easy self-selection in busy early years environments.
This Outdoor Water Play Resource Collection 2-3yrs includes:
- 1 Set of 5 Blue Marble Bowls - includes 10"", 12”, 14”, 16” and 18” deep plastic tubs
- 2 Buckets, approx. 5l
- 3 Clear Plant Pots in 3 sizes, approx. 13cm, 16cm and 18.5cm
- 4 Wooden Paint Brushes, including 1 brush 20cm, 1 brush 7.5cm, 1 brush 10cm and 1 round brush
- 2 Paint Rollers and Frames, includes 1 furry and 1 foam roller
- 2 Green Watering Cans, approx. 1Ltr
- 2 Scrunch Watering Can, approx. 33cm x 23cm x 12.5cm
- 2 Yellow Sponges
Safety Information
For use with children aged 2–3 years only under appropriate adult supervision.
For full safety details, please refer to the 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 consistent quality and value. Secondary images are for representation only.
