Chic Mud Kitchen Tinkering Table/Planter

Our Chic Mud Kitchen Tinkering Table/Planter is the perfect addition to your outdoor mud kitchen setup. An excellent space for budding nature collectors, gardeners, and mud pie chefs! This sturdy and versatile table is ready to enhance any outdoor learning space.

Featuring a large tray sectioned into 10, our Tinkering Table / Planter is inspired by the classic tens frame. An ideal space for sorting, tinkering, and collecting. Pine cones, pebbles, or petals, your children will love using each compartment to organise their nature treasure finds. Endless possibilities for sensory play and great for collaborative messy play.

Our Tinkering Table makes a fantastic addition to your mud kitchen area, perfect for sorting ingredients or allowing your children to try their hand at planting in each section. A unique Cosy Direct creation, our Tinkering Table supports fine motor skills, organisation, and creativity. Bring a touch of charm to your outdoor learning space. Bring along your loose parts and watch as this table becomes the centre of hands-on discovery. Let's get to lightfully messy!

Features

• Dimensions: Height 50cm, Width 135cm, Depth 51cm – a spacious design ideal for outdoor play areas.
• 10-section tinker tray: Divided compartments inspired by a tens frame, perfect for sorting natural materials.
• Sturdy outdoor construction: Built to withstand outdoor elements, making it ideal for EYFS and primary settings.
• Multi-functional use: Suitable for tinkering, messy play, mud kitchen setups, and even small planting activities.
• Natural wood finish: Blends seamlessly into outdoor environments, adding a rustic, inviting aesthetic.
• Unique to Cosy Direct: A one-of-a-kind resource designed for versatility in outdoor learning.
• Requires assembly: Easy-to-follow instructions included for setup.
• Supervision recommended: Designed for safe use under adult guidance due to small, natural loose parts.

Benefits

• Enhances fine motor skills: Sorting, scooping, and handling loose parts strengthen hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Encourages sensory exploration: Children engage with textures, sizes, and natural materials, supporting sensory development.
• Promotes curiosity about nature: Ideal for collecting and organising natural items, sparking interest in plants, gardening, and the environment.
• Supports mathematical thinking: The 10-section tray introduces early concepts like counting, sorting, and categorising.
• Fosters creativity and imaginative play: Children can create mud pies, organise “ingredients,” or build mini-gardens, enhancing role play.
• Encourages social skills: The shared workspace promotes collaboration, communication, and turn-taking.
• Boosts organisational skills: The compartmentalised design teaches children to tidy and categorise, fostering responsibility and independence.