Smaller Nesting Crates - Set of 6

If traditional milk crates are a bit too bulky for your youngest learners, these Smaller Nesting Crates are the ideal solution! Sold in a pack of 6, they are specifically designed for easier handling, promoting independence and fine motor skills in EYFS and Key Stage 1. Their open-ended nature makes them a continuous provision superhero: use them for dynamic storage, collaborative construction projects (from forts to fences), or as simple sorting containers for loose parts. When playtime is over, they simply nest neatly inside one another, offering a brilliant space-saving storage solution. The versatility of these crates allows children to project their imaginations—are they delivery vehicles, treasure boxes, or building blocks? Their robust construction ensures they will withstand years of enthusiastic play, inside or outside. Each crate measures 37cm long, 29cm wide, and 31cm high.

Features

• Set of 6 smaller, lightweight crates. Designed for easier handling by young children, promoting independence and dexterity.
• Nesting design. Allows the crates to stack inside each other for efficient, space saving storage when not in use.
• Robust, durable plastic construction. Ideal for heavy-duty use in both indoor classroom environments and rugged outdoor play.
• Versatile open structure. Perfect for loose parts collection, transport, and simple imaginative role play uses.
• Medium size (37cm x 29cm x 31cm). Offers enough capacity for significant storage or construction without being overly cumbersome.

Benefits

• Fosters imaginative role play. Crates become props for endless scenarios, supporting communication and language development.
• Supports mathematical classification. Excellent tool for sorting, ordering, and counting loose parts into defined sets.
• Develops gross motor and spatial skills. Lifting, carrying, and stacking the crates builds strength and spatial awareness.
• Encourages collaborative construction. Building large structures requires negotiation, planning, and teamwork among peers.
• Promotes tidy-up independence. Using the crates for storage encourages children to take responsibility for organising their continuous provision.