Sand and water play is already a firm favourite, but why stop at splashing when you can build a whole investigation station?
Our Canopy for our new Mobile Sand / Water Trays takes a familiar resource and lifts it (quite literally) to the next level.
With the gable roof structure and fabric canopy, your children will get an instant sense of a special space for sensory play.
Holes in the attached planks and shelving provide clever places for funnels, tubes and pipes, while also offering handy storage or display for resources that support investigation.
Sparking problem-solving, experimenting with flow, and adding depth to science learning in the Early Years and beyond.
Teachers and practitioners can set up challenges, hang materials or simply watch children invent their own ways to play.
Attach it securely to your new Mobile Sand / Water Trays and prepare for some serious sand and water brilliance.
Features
Gable roof design: sturdy frame creates height and structure for sand and water areas.
Fabric canopy: soft cover gives a sheltered, den-like space for focused investigation.
Holes: ideal for funnels, tubes, and pipes to encourage pouring and flow play.
Secure attachment: designed to fit safely and firmly onto our new Mobile Sand / Water Trays.
Benefits
Encourages scientific thinking: children experiment with gravity, flow and cause-and-effect.
Supports problem solving: funnels and pipes invite trial, error and discovery.
Develops language skills: sand and water play prompts rich vocabulary around texture, action and sequence.
Promotes collaboration: shared resources encourage teamwork and communication.
Inspires creative play: canopy structure adds drama and invites imaginative scenarios.