The Tickit® Discovery Colour Quadrant Trays & Stand is a versatile sensory and messy-play station designed to encourage hands-on exploration and collaborative learning. The four deep coloured trays can be filled with a wide variety of materials – from sand and water to natural treasures, sensory resources and creative materials – providing children with an inviting space to investigate colour, texture and cause and effect through play.
Ideal for early years settings, the child-friendly height allows little learners easy access to every tray, encouraging independent exploration and group activities. The quadrant design helps keep materials organised and separated, making it easy to set up engaging sensory invitations and creative projects both indoors and outdoors.
What can it be used for?
- Messy play (sand, water, foam, rice, pasta, jelly and other sensory materials)
- Loose parts and natural materials (stones, leaves, shells, pinecones and treasure baskets)
- Colour sorting and matching activities using the coloured trays
- Early science and investigation (pouring, mixing, floating and sinking activities)
- Arts and crafts activities with paints, collage materials and creative resources
- Language development through describing textures, comparing materials and shared play experiences
Key features
- Four deep coloured quadrant trays to keep materials organised and easily accessible
- Encourages collaborative play, communication and shared exploration
- Child-friendly stand height of 450mm for independent access
- Sturdy stand with adjustable feet for stability on uneven surfaces
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor use on hard, flat surfaces
- Quadrant trays can also be used with the Discovery Glow Water Table for additional play opportunities
What's included
- Easy-to-assemble stand
- 4 deep coloured quadrant trays
School / EYFS / OT summary
This practical sensory resource supports exploration, observation and collaborative play through hands-on experiences. The deep trays help organise activities and create defined spaces for sensory investigation, making the set ideal for both structured learning and free-play discovery. Activities such as scooping, pouring and sorting also support fine motor skills, coordination and communication.
Sensory Needs Supported
Tactile: Exploring a variety of textures and materials through sensory and messy play.
Visual: Colour-based sorting, observing changes and comparing different materials.
Proprioceptive: Scooping, pouring, transferring and sorting activities that encourage controlled movement and coordination.
Additional Information
- SKU: 73652
- Age: Suitable for use with children under adult supervision
- Brand: tickit®
Please note: Whilst this product can be used outdoors, care should be taken not to leave it outside for extended periods. Exposure to adverse weather conditions may cause damage to the metal stand.
