Hourglass Sand & Water Tray

Scoop, splash and sort with the Hourglass Sand & Water Tray. This beautifully shaped tray brings sensory exploration to life with two generous deep wells for sand, water and everything in between.

Designed to encourage tactile play, gross motor work and inclusive fun, the tray invites children to dig, pour, mix and sort at their own pace. Use it as a classic sand and water station, or fill with rice, pasta, leaves, conkers or loose parts to create a mess-free sensory bin tailored to the day's theme. For children with additional needs, the raised central area offers comfortable wheelchair access, so everyone can pull up and join in.

A handy built-in draining tap makes tidy-up simple after water play, and the robust build stands up to everyday busy use indoors and out. A lovely choice for classrooms, nurseries, sensory gardens and any outdoor play area.

Features

• Hourglass-shaped tray with two deep wells
• Raised central area for wheelchair access
• Built-in draining tap for easy water release
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Fixed-height design (not adjustable)
• Works as a sand and water station or a mess-free sensory bin

Benefits

• Rich sensory stimulation: The feel of sand, water and loose materials engages multiple senses and supports tactile exploration.
• Inclusive by design: The wheelchair-accessible central area lets children of all abilities play side by side.
• Develops gross motor skills: Scooping, pouring, reaching and stirring support whole-body movement and coordination.
• Encourages sorting and fine motor work: Two wells make it easy to separate, compare and sort different materials.
• Supports body awareness: Standing, reaching and moving around the tray helps children build spatial and body awareness.
• Flexible messy or mess-free play: Switch between sand, water, rice, pasta or loose parts to suit the activity or the day.
• Easy tidy-up: The built-in draining tap makes clearing water simple at the end of a session.