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Sensory Kits for Ages 3 and Up
Our sensory kits bring a whole themed world to your table. Coloured rice, beans or lentils, natural treasures, little creatures to discover and a wooden scoop, all measured out and ready to pour into a tray. From a pirate treasure island to a woodland floor in autumn, each sensory play kit is a scene your Mini Maker can dig into.
Sensory play is how young children make sense of texture, weight and volume, and it is one of the calmest ways to spend an afternoon. Scooping, pouring, burying and finding all build the small hand muscles behind holding a pencil and dressing independently, while the play itself gives children space to tell stories and try out new words. There is no right or wrong way to do it, only creativity.
Often used to soothe an anxious or frustrated little one, our sensory kits are also popular with families of children with SEN or autism, and in occupational therapy settings.
What's in a sensory kit?
Every kit contains a themed sensory base, figures and treasures to find, and a wooden scoop. The sensory tray itself is sold separately in our Supplies range, along with kinetic sand and extra base if you have a bigger tray to fill.
Sensory kits suit children aged three and up. Prefer a new theme every month? The monthly sensory kit subscription comes with free UK delivery, and you can skip a month or cancel anytime. For crafts as well as sensory play, our activity kits pair four themed activities with a sensory tray.
New to sensory trays? Our free guides to sensory tray ideas and kinetic sand activities show you how to set one up at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We aim to dispatch all orders within three working days and sometimes will dispatch the very same day.
Our standard shipping uses Royal Mail 48 hour tracked shipping. You can expect to receive your order within one to three working days from your order being fulfilled.
We also offer faster delivery services if you need your order quicker or with tracking, using DPD Next Working Day. This is available at checkout for an extra cost.
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Our kits are designed for children aged three to nine. Activity kits are made for three to seven year olds, sensory kits for three and up, and project kits for seven to nine year olds. We test every activity with our own Mini Makers to check it is age-appropriate. All activities must be closely supervised, as kits may contain small pieces which could be a choking hazard and may not be suitable for toddlers under 36 months.
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Your kit will contain four activities to encourage your little one to learn through play. Each kit includes simple instructions for each activity and details about why that activity is great for your child’s development. Our kits are ideal if you want to try new activities without the mess or the preparation.
Scissors aren't included in our kits to avoid waste. If you need child-safe scissors, they are available in our Supplies range. Sensory kits don't include the tray, which you can buy separately here.