Outdoor Sensory Toys

These fine motor toys are designed for little hands—kids can splash around with the water sprayer, make art with the chalk holder, cast spells with the bubble wand, and explore the world with the grip grabber. How do these sensory tools help kids learn? Each one strengthens a different fine motor motion—twist, squeeze, pull, and more! Best of all, these durable, easy-to-clean summer toys are also ready for all kinds of backyard games! Made from durable wipe-clean plastic, the Helping Hands Outdoor Sensory Tools make an easy addition to sensory bins, occupational therapy toys, and kids' outdoor activities. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. Whether we're helping toddlers learn their ABCs and 123s, teaching kindergarteners the foundations of fine motor and social-emotional skills, or introducing elementary-ready STEM and coding skills, our award-winning educational toys help kids discover fun, easy ways to learn, play, and grow. That's why parents, teachers, and occupational therapists trust us. Check out all of our best-loved toys at our brand store! What are the main skills that kids can learn with this toy? The Helping Hands Outdoor Sensory Tools help kids develop sensory and fine motor skills. How big is this toy? The largest piece in this set (the stamp roller) measures 7.25"W x 2.75"L x 2.5"H How many pieces are included with this toy? This set includes 4 pieces..Sensory Skills Outside: Set out on a sensory safari with outdoor play toys including a water sprayer, chalk holder, bubble wand, and grip grabber!.What Do Kids Learn?: Each tool strengthens a different fine motor skill—twist, squeeze, pull, and more!.Versatile Kids' Outside Toys: Durable, easy-to-clean sensory tools are also ready for backyard games at the sandbox, park, or beach!.Ready for Preschool and Beyond: Made from durable classroom-ready plastic, these fine motor toys make a great addition to homes or schools!.Trusted By Teachers: Designed with educators in mind since 1984, our toys help teachers and occupational therapists keep students bright and engaged!.Looking for an easy way to help kids learn fine motor and sensory skills? Check out this set of 4 outdoor-ready toddler sensory toys!

Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this set of eight beautiful tactile fish. Their realistic markings and textures invite sensory exploration and will inspire imaginative play, with children making watery habitats for storytelling. Made from a durable stone mix, these vibrant creatures are perfect for use in water or sand and are easy to clean after a day of undersea adventures. Children will love to sort and compare the sizes, shades and patterns of these eye-catching fish, enhancing observation skills and enriching vocabulary. The details can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy making imprints of the fish in playdough. Set of eight fish stones with stunning details, comprising: Blue Spotted Ray, Blue Tang, Clown Fish, Golden Butterfly Fish, Jewel Cichlid, Peppermint Angel Fish, Plaice, Sergeant Major Fish. Size approximately 70–90mm (2-3/4"-3-1/2"). Suitable for ages 2+..These fish encourage sensory exploration and imaginative play as children tell stories about the watery habitats they have created.The markings can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy making imprints of the fish in play dough.Children will love to sort and compare the sizes, shades and patterns of these eye-catching fish, enhancing observation skills and enriching vocabulary..Size approximately 70–90mm (2-3/4"-3-1/2")..Made from a durable stone mix, these vibrant creatures are perfect for use in water or sand, and are easy to clean after a day of nautical adventures.Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this set of eight beautiful, tactile fish.Perfect for sparking curiosity and conversation about marine life, these stones will inspire a love of the natural world.

Ideal for sensory play, these beautifully sculpted animals will charm your youngest learners. The set consists of eight tactile figures: a bear, an owl, a bird, a whale, a fish, an elephant, a mouse and a rabbit (1—3'' high). The animals can be sorted and matched by different criteria, including color, habitat and characteristics, promoting language and discussion. Each piece is crafted from our unique stone mix and can be used outside. Why not build habitats for the animals: a nest for the bird, a river for the fish, an icy ocean for the bear. Children will enjoy creating a character for each creature, making the set ideal for storytelling activities and block play. These engaging animals will be a great springboard to learning more about life in the wild, what animals are in your own environment and how the children might better care for them..The animals can be sorted and matched by different criteria including color, habitat and characteristics, promoting language and discussion.Children will enjoy creating characters for each creature making the set ideal for storytelling activities and small world play.Sensory and tactile animals stimulate language.Age 2+

Designed for outdoor learning and investigative play, these leaves are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and play clay, and easily cleaned! Wonderfully sensory, the details can be felt as well as seen. Children will delight in making imprints in play clay and taking rubbings using wax crayons. Set of 12 stones consisting of six pairs of leaves with seasonal tones. Leaves included from the following trees: apple, beech, cherry, maple, oak and silver birch. Made from a durable stone and resin mix. Approximate height 2" - 3-1/3". Safe for children Age 2+.Made from a natural stone mix meaning they are durable for play both indoors or outside in mud, water or sand!.Grade VPK-1.Grow children's imaginations, develop investigative play and foster curiosity and love for the natural world.2–3-1/3" tall.12 beautiful leaves in seasonal tones.Children will delight in making imprints in play clay and taking rubbings using wax crayons..Age 2+..This beautiful set of 12 leaves in seasonal tones will help grow children's imagination and curiosity about the natural world

With sturdy bases, they are perfect for imaginary play, enabling children to develop rich language and storytelling skills as they flutter away on enchanting adventures! Delightfully sensory, the details can be felt as well as seen and children will enjoy making imprints in play clay or taking rubbings using wax crayons. Made from a stone resin mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and play clay, and easily cleaned! Ideal for investigations, children can compare their wing shapes and details, and explore how they are similar to butterflies locally. By observing their tonal and tactile attributes, children will develop comparing and sorting skills and develop their descriptive vocabulary whilst discussing the similarities and differences between the butterflies. Set of eight butterfly stones are made from an easy-to-clean stone/resin mix. Size 2" - 2-1/2". Safe for children Age 2+.With sturdy bases, they are perfect for imaginary play, enabling children to develop rich language and storytelling skills as they flutter away on enchanting adventures!.Grade VPK-1.Delightfully sensory, the details can be felt as well as seen and children will enjoy making imprints in play clay or taking rubbings using wax crayons..Size 2" - 2-1/2". Safe for children Age 2+.Made from a stone resin mix, they are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and play clay, and easily cleaned!.This charming selection of eight tactile butterflies is perfect for nature-based activities inside and outdoors..This charming selection of eight tactile butterflies is perfect for nature-based activities inside and outdoors

The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. Their sturdy bases mean the birds are easy to stand, making them versatile for imaginary play as children's vocabulary and storytelling skills take flight. Durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and play clay, these gorgeous birds can be easily cleaned after each activity. Children will enjoy using a magnifier to examine their detailed markings, comparing them to each other and with birds seen locally, developing their comparing and sorting skills. The tactile markings can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy gathering natural materials to make nests for the birds. Set of eight sensory bird stones are made from an easy-to-clean stone/resin mix. Size 2-3/4" - 3-1/2". Safe for children Age 2+.The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback..Grade VPK-1.Their sturdy bases mean the birds are easy to stand, making them versatile for imaginary play as children's vocabulary and storytelling skills take flight..Made from a durable stone and resin mix. Approximate height 70–90mm / 2-3/4" – 3-1/2". Safe for Age 2+.Set of eight bird stones with stunning details comprising: Blackbird, Blue tit, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Pigeon, Robin, Sparrow, and Starling..This stunning collection of eight realistic birds is perfect for all sorts of outdoor adventures!.Durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and play clay, these gorgeous birds can be easily cleaned after each activity..This stunning collection of eight realistic birds is perfect for all sorts of outdoor adventures

Get ready for a global food adventure! These fascinating food stones are an ideal multicultural resource, helping children to learn more about different cultures and their culinary heritage. Durable for use outdoors all-year-round, children will love using them in their play as inspiration for muddy feasts and global food festivals. The set contains the following eight foods: bao bun, empanada, kalitsounia, pizza, samosa, spring roll, sushi and taco. Measures 1-1/2" to 3". Safe for age 2+..Sensory Play Stones.Pretend Play, Role Play.Imagination Building.Measures 1-1/2" to 3".Multicolored

Fresh from the mud kitchen or outdoor area comes fruit salad, poached fruit, cobbler and pies. These durable stones are able to withstand the toughest of treatment and are as good as new once cleaned up. Children will find all sorts of ways to prepare and serve these delightful tactile stones for all-year-round dining. Set includes eight fruits: apple, pear, peach, strawberry, avocado, kiwi, orange and lemon. Measures 1.5 -3". Ages 2 years and up..These durable stones are able to withstand the toughest of treatment and are as good as new once cleaned up.Perfect for making a feast in the mud kitchen.Ideal for indoor role play too.Safe for children aged 2 years and up.8 durable fruits made with real stone

Say goodbye to compromise and prioritize safety with our Sensory Sand – proudly silica-free! The ultimate choice for safety-conscious consumers seeking a premium alternative to traditional sands commonly found in hardware stores. Did you know that many commercially available sands, even those labeled as "play sand," often harbor crystalline silica dust, a regulated carcinogen as per EPA and OSHA standards? Each pack includes 1/2lb of sand. Sold as 12 packs..100% Safe and Sparkling White Play Sand for Sensory Activities.Can be used as a refill for Letter and Word Formation Sand Trays (sold separately).Includes (12) 1/2 pound packs of sand.Our Sensory Sand is silica free!.Choose confidence, choose Sensory Sand for a healthier and safer sensory experience.

Add even more fun to your splash-filled adventures! With the Sand & Water Fine Motor Set from Learning Resources, kids discover four new ways to learn in the sand and surf. This set of four toddler-sized tools includes a squeezy bottle, spinner, wavy dropper, and scooper, each of which demonstrates a different physical concept through fun, easy-to-understand interactive play. Made of durable plastic, these tools are tough enough to accompany kids wherever water is found—add even more interactive fun to water and texture tables, bring learning into the bath, or combine them with the buckets and shovels of your existing beach kits for a fun twist on the traditional sand castle. In addition to adding fun to outings and activities, the Sand & Water Fine Motor Set also helps kids build the fine motor skills and hand muscle strength they need as part of school readiness checklists. Ages 3+..WATER AND SAND TOYS: Four new tools for sand and water play help kids build fine motor skills while having fun.PERFECT FOR USE IN SENSORY BINS: Includes a squeezy bottle, spinner, wavy dropper, and scooper sized just right for toddlers’ hands.FINE MOTOR SKILL TOY FOR TODDLERS: Each tool demonstrates a different physical concept during interactive play that strengthens hand muscles and coordination.DURABLE PLASTIC WITHSTANDS BEACH, BATH OR WATER TABLE: Durable plastic construction makes toys tough enough for trips to the beach, bath, or water table.GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers, Easter Baskets Stuffers or even for Homeschool..The perfect Easter Toy for boys and girls! Toddler Easter basket stuffers can be difficult to shop for. Add to a kid's Easter basket for a fun spring time Easter gift, or use any time of year!.Learning Resources Sand & Water Fine Motor Set - 4 Pieces, Ages 3+ Toddler Learning Toys, Educational Toys for Toddlers, Fine Motor Tool Set, Sensory Toy, Sand Table Toys

The rocker with five balls allows children to practice balancing and challenge themselves to guide each ball through a grooved path. It helps train patience, develop balance, and improve coordination. The channeled track encourages children to use body weight to control ball speed and direction. It provides a calming activity for fidgety kids, helping to expel excess energy during breaks, preschool, or before homework, while aiding relaxation and reducing restlessness through sensory stimulation. The Seesaw Board features a concave-convex non-slip design to increase friction between the feet and the board. Crafted from high-quality, durable materials and tested for safety, it supports up to 200 lbs. and is suitable for kids and adults alike. Designed to withstand spirited play, it ensures stability and longevity. This lightweight board can be used on various surfaces, such as mats, carpets, or hard floors, and is easy to carry for indoor or outdoor play, making it perfect for school or home use..IMPROVE FOCUS: Balance training with the Seesaw Board enhances children's concentration, improves their attention span and instills a sense of security..STRESS RELIEF: Quiets the urge for fidgety kids to move by expelling excess energy while taking a break in class. Helps to relax and aids restlessness providing sensory stimulation..DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: The Seesaw Board's concave-convex non-slip design increases friction between the child's feet and the board..DIMENSIONS: 31" x 11.5" x 5.5".VERSATILE: Use on any surface - mat, carpet, or hard floor. Lightweight and easy to carry. For indoor or outdoor play and suitable for use in school or home.EASY TO CLEAN: Simply wipe with a damp cloth or sponge using soapy water or mild detergent.Ages 3+.Balance training with the Seesaw Board enhances concentration, improves attention span, and instills a sense of security.

This beautifully realistic set of six speckled eggs contains three pairs of eggs with matching sounds. Highly tactile and enormously appealing the eggs are a simple and enjoyable way to help children develop early auditory discrimination skills. Children will delight in finding out which eggs go together and have the same sound, and then muddling them up again to have another turn! Contains 6 eggs approximately 2.5" x 1.75")..Develop listening and concentration skills.Includes six realistic eggs with three different sounds.Ideal for use outdoors.Suitable for Montessori settings.Highly tactile and enormously appealing

This set includes 6 reflective, stainless steel balls in 6 colors: silver, gold, pink, blue, green and purple. Each ball features different contents, which change their characteristics when rolled or shaken. And the iridescent, mirrored surfaces provide a slightly distorted reflection to fascinate children while encouraging descriptive language. These manipulatives are perfect for multi-sensory gross motor activities. They are chemical-free, seam-free, non-porous and hygienic. Use the Sensory Reflective Balls indoors or outside. Provide a focal point for displays. Suitable for all ages. Size 2.4" dia..Children will revel in distorted, colorful reflections..Grade PK+.They can also explore sounds and movement among a variety of spheres with different contents and colors..Size 2.4" dia..The set features 6 colors: silver, gold, pink, blue, green and purple. And each ball has different contents, which change their characteristics when rolled or shaken..6 Reflective, Stainless Steel Balls In 6 Colors.Use these manipulatives for multi-sensory gross motor activities..These reflective manipulatives are chemical-free, seam-free, non-porous and safe for all ages.

Set of 4 Reflective mirror balls provide a stretched version of reality that is distorted like a fish-eye lens giving a view which is other-worldly. Children will be fascinated to see items placed close to the mirrors including their own face enlarged in close-up. Made from hard wearing stainless steel, these beautiful smooth tactile balls are robustly constructed without being too heavy and therefore can be handled by young children with ease. Sensory Reflective Balls can be used indoors or out and provide a focal point for displays. The silver balls provide a color match with the surroundings which will promote interest and discussion. Sizes: 2.36", 3.15", 3.94", 5.90" diameter..Children will be fascinated to see items placed next to the mirrors including their own faces close up!.Robustly constructed from hard wearing stainless steel. Lightweight, smooth and tactile to handle..Sizes: 2.36", 3.15", 3.94", 5.90" diameter..2015 Nursery World Highly Commended Award, 2015 Practical Pre-School Bronze Award.For all ages.Children will be fascinated to see items placed next to the mirrors including their own faces close up!

These beautifully tactile stones reflect the natural treasures children might discover in the natural world. Designed for outdoor learning, investigative play and forest school, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures! They are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and play clay, and are easily cleaned. Wonderfully sensory, the details on the stones can be felt as well as seen. Go on a nature hunt and compare with the real things, make imprints in play dough and take rubbings using wax crayons. Children will delight in such activities, learning about nature at the same time. Each set contains 8 stones: acorn, dandelion seedhead, feather, maple leaf, maple seeds, pine cone, snail shell, spider’s web. Stones measure approximately 3". Safe for 2+..These beautifully tactile stones reflect the natural treasures children might discover in the natural world..Designed for outdoor learning, investigative play and forest school, the stones are robust for lots of outside adventures!.They are durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and play clay, and are easily cleaned..Go on a nature hunt and compare with the real things, make imprints in play dough and take rubbings using wax crayons..Set contains eight stones: acorn, dandelion seedhead, feather, maple leaf, maple seeds, pine cone, snail shell, spider's web..Stones measure approximately 3". Safe for 2+.

6 differently colored, soft, plastic, air-filled balls of the right size to enable toddlers and young children to hold them, examine them, play with them and to discover their differences. Assists in building toddlers' motor skills, sensory understanding and color knowledge. Set includes 6 balls with different distinctive surface textures. Can also be used for pattern-making in sand play indoors and outdoors. Ideal for ages 12m+..Assists in building toddlers' motor skills, sensory understanding and color knowledge.Set includes 6 balls with different distinctive surface textures.Can also be used for pattern-making in sand play indoors and outdoors.Ideal for ages 12m+.Assists in building toddlers' motor skills, sensory understanding and color knowledge

This set includes 12 colorful, beechwood vehicles with rotating wheels. Use the engraved graphics to introduce different forms of transport and the roles they play. Kids will love to create their own stories. Create a traffic jam or rush the police and the fire truck to an emergency. Little hands can use the holes to easily grasp and roll these chunky cars. Add these mini automobiles to your calming corners, montessori activities and sensory stations. Made of durable beechwood, these vehicles are non-toxic, smooth, and will last for years of indoor or outdoor use. Add this interactive activity to baby playrooms, preschool classrooms or playdates. Includes: 3 emergency vehicles, 3 adventure vehicles, 3 community vehicles and 3 city e-vehicles. For ages 12m+. Size range: 4.3"L x 2.1"H x 1.8"W - 4.3"L x 1.9"H x 1.8"W..IMAGINATIVE PLAY -- Use the engraved graphics to introduce different forms of transport and the roles they play. Create traffic jams or use the functional trailer hitch to tow a friend to safety!.Ages 12+ months, Grade PK+.KID FRIENDLY -- These small, sturdy cars are great for building fine-motor skills. Little hands can use the holes to easily grasp and roll them. They're great for indoor or outdoor play!.Size range: 4.3"L x 2.1"H x 1.8"W - 4.3"L x 1.9"H x 1.8"W..12 VEHICLES -- This set includes 12 colorful, beechwood vehicles with rotating wheels. Use this wooden toy set in small-world or imaginative play. And learn about travel and community services..SAFE AND DURABLE -- These vehicles are made of strong, durable beechwood. They're non-toxic and have a smooth finish. They'll last for years of home or classroom use..GREAT FOR SMALL-GROUP PLAY -- These toys are ideal for individual and small group play. Encourage children to create stories, scenarios and community scenes together!.CALMING DESIGN -- Each piece features a natural wood color. Promote feelings of comfort and relaxation. Add this set to your calming corners, montessori-based activities and sensory stations..Provide toddlers with a calming resource to learn about travel, transportation, emergency services and the community

Explore creative play and early learning activities with these colorful manipulatives. These cubes are great for sorting, sequencing, patterning, stacking, counting and creating small-world scenes. Help toddlers develop fine-motor skills, descriptive language and early math skills. Pair these see-through gems with a light source to explore color mixing, internal reflections, shadows and more. Build towers in front of a window or let them sparkle in the sun. They're great for indoor or outdoor play. These chunky cubes are finished with smooth edges that are perfect for small hands. Made with durable acrylic, this set is designed to last for years of play. For ages 10m+. Size of cubes: 1"..KID-FRIENDLY DESIGN -- These chunky cubes are finished with smooth edges that are perfect for small hands. They're also lightweight and easy to clean..Ages 3+ years.CALMING RESOURCE -- Keep kids engaged with fascinating colors and lights. They also make satisfying sounds when tumbled together. Promote calm concentration in sensory stations and calming corners..Size of cubes: 1"..COLORFUL CUBES -- This set features 10 translucent gem cubes in different colors. Explore creative construction, counting and color-mixing activities with these colorful manipulatives..10 Solid Acrylic Cubes.DURABLE AND TIDY -- Made with durable, polished acrylic, this set is designed to last for years of classroom or home use..VISUALLY STIMULATING -- Stack, balance, count and create patterns with these colorful gems. Investigate color mixing and cast shadows. Use them in the sunlight or on a light panel!.This set features 10 translucent gem cubes in different colors of the rainbow

Children are naturally inspired by the simplicity of soft granular sand - a boundless medium. Watch as they will dig, pile, sift, compact and more. Sandtastik® Sparkling White Play Sand provides tactile and sensory stimulation necessary for the development of a child's imagination, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills such as shoulder stability, forearm rotation, wrist control, and hand strength. Sand play also encourages creativity, visualization and social interaction. THE SAFEST PLAY SAND IN THE WORLD - With the growing concern for health and safety in children's products, it is important to minimize the potential dangers from various unknown sources of sand. This is why our play sand products are the preferred choice for sandboxes, sand & water tables, sand trays in schools, child care centers, children's museums, therapeutic practices, hospitals, and homes around the globe. Our process begins with a specific type of silica-deficient rock and ends with the safety approval from the Toxicology Professionals at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. Each box includes 25 lbs. of sand. Sold as 2 boxes for a total of 50 lbs. of sand..Play Sand provides tactile and sensory stimulation.Recommended for use with Grade PK-12.Encourages hand eye coordination, sensory stimulation, and creativity.Comes in 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) boxes.Color: White; Material: Sand made from feldspar rock.Bundle includes 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) per pack, 2 packs.PLAY SAND WITH PEACE OF MIND

Natural and unscripted play patterns emerge when Branch Blocks are provided for building and dramatic play inspiration. The intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the organic benefits of outdoor play. Use Branch Blocks to practice stacking, sorting and STEM activities. 36 wood pieces included. Ages 3+• Natural tree branch shapes cut into building blocks• Bark texture remains for tactile, sensory exploration• Encourages organic, unscripted play patterns• 36 wood pieces 1-3"W, up to 7"L• Ages 3+.Natural tree branch shapes cut into building blocks.Bark texture remains for tactile, sensory exploration.Encourages organic, unscripted play patterns.36 wood pieces.Guidecraft Branch Blocks are natural tree branch shapes cut into building blocks