Description
Birds – Sensory Play Stones – Award-Nominated Early Years Resource
Bring nature into play with the Birds – Sensory Play Stones, a beautifully detailed set of eight realistic birds designed to spark curiosity, storytelling, and sensory exploration. Shortlisted as an ERA Finalist 2025, this unique resource encourages children to connect with the natural world while supporting imaginative play and language development.
Each stone is carefully crafted with tactile detailing, providing rich sensory feedback that children can both see and feel. With sturdy bases, the birds stand easily for role play, displays, and small-world adventures. Perfect for nurseries, classrooms, or outdoor learning, these stones are durable enough for water, mud, soil, or play clay, and can be quickly cleaned after every adventure.
Inspire Curiosity & Language Through Nature
This set of sensory play stones includes eight common British birds—Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Pigeon, Robin, Sparrow, and Starling. Children can examine their intricate markings using magnifiers, compare similarities and differences, and match them with birds seen locally. Such hands-on activities help develop comparing, sorting, and classification skills, while also building vocabulary, observation, and storytelling abilities.
Children will also enjoy gathering twigs, leaves, and natural materials to create nests, extending play into nature-inspired role play and problem-solving activities.
Robust, Safe & Ready for Exploration
Made from a durable stone and resin mix, these bird play stones are designed to withstand years of active use both indoors and outdoors. Their tough, weather-resistant build ensures they can be incorporated into sensory trays, mud kitchens, or outdoor classrooms without damage. Safe for children aged 2 years and above, they are ideal for early years settings looking to blend STEM learning, sensory exploration, and imaginative play.
Product Features
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Set of 8 Birds: Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Pigeon, Robin, Sparrow, and Starling.
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Award Recognition: ERA Finalist 2025, early years resource.
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Tactile Detailing: Realistic markings can be seen and felt, encouraging sensory learning.
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Supports Development: Promotes comparing, sorting, vocabulary, and storytelling.
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Durable Construction: Made from a robust stone and resin mix, suitable for outdoor play.
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Easy to Clean: Wipe or wash after play in mud, water, soil, or clay.
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Safe for Toddlers: Suitable for children aged 2+.
Specifications
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Material: Stone and resin mix
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Height: Approx. 70–90mm
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Set Includes: 8 bird play stones
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Age Suitability: 2+ years
Why Choose Birds – Sensory Play Stones?
Because they’re more than play figures—they are a tactile, award-nominated educational tool that connects children to nature, sparks conversation, and enriches storytelling. Designed for open-ended learning, these sensory stones inspire children to explore the beauty of birds while developing key observation and communication skills.