Tender Leaf Toys Touch Sensory Tray – Wooden Sensory Shape Sorter

Explore, Touch and Discover Through Sensory Play

Encourage early sensory exploration with the Tender Leaf Toys Touch Sensory Tray, a beautifully crafted wooden sensory puzzle designed to stimulate little hands and curious minds. Featuring four colourful wooden shapes, each with a unique tactile surface hidden underneath, this engaging toy introduces toddlers to a variety of textures while supporting important early developmental skills.

Perfect for babies and toddlers aged 18 months and over, the Touch Sensory Tray combines sensory discovery, shape recognition, and problem-solving in one beautifully designed educational toy. Its chunky wooden pieces are perfectly sized for small hands, making it ideal for independent exploration and hands-on learning.

Discover Different Textures

Each of the four wooden shapes conceals a different tactile surface underneath, encouraging children to explore using their sense of touch.

The tray introduces a variety of sensory experiences, including:

• Soft textures
• Smooth surfaces
• Silky finishes
• Rubbery textures

These contrasting materials encourage tactile exploration while helping children become familiar with different sensations through play.

Supports Sensory Development

Sensory play is an important part of early childhood development, helping children process information through touch and exploration.

The Touch Sensory Tray encourages:

• Tactile awareness
• Sensory exploration
• Curiosity
• Independent discovery
• Concentration
• Confidence

Children naturally learn by feeling, comparing, and identifying the different textures beneath each colourful shape.

Encourages Shape Recognition

Each brightly coloured wooden piece fits neatly into its matching space within the sturdy plywood tray.

As children lift, match, and replace each shape, they begin to develop:

• Shape recognition
• Colour recognition
• Matching skills
• Visual discrimination
• Early problem-solving
• Spatial awareness

These essential foundations help prepare children for future learning.

Develops Fine Motor Skills

Grasping, lifting, turning, and placing the chunky wooden shapes help strengthen little hands while improving coordination.

The Touch Sensory Tray supports the development of:

• Fine motor skills
• Hand-eye coordination
• Finger strength
• Dexterity
• Grip control
• Precision movements

These important skills help prepare children for everyday tasks such as drawing, writing, dressing, and feeding independently.

Beautifully Crafted Wooden Toy

Designed by Tender Leaf Toys, the Touch Sensory Tray is made from high-quality wood with smooth, child-friendly finishes and vibrant colours that capture children's attention.

Its sturdy construction ensures years of enjoyable play while providing a timeless educational resource for homes and Early Years settings.

Perfect for Home and Early Years Learning

The compact design makes the Touch Sensory Tray ideal for:

• Home playrooms
• Nurseries
• Early Years classrooms
• Childminders
• Montessori-inspired environments
• Sensory play areas

It provides a calm, engaging activity that encourages children to learn through independent exploration.

Beautifully Presented Gift

Presented in a colourful window box, the Tender Leaf Toys Touch Sensory Tray makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, first Christmases, or special occasions.

Combining sensory discovery with educational play, it is a timeless wooden toy that supports learning through touch, colour, and exploration.

Product Features

• Wooden sensory shape sorter with tactile textures
• Includes 4 colourful solid wooden shapes
• Features four different tactile surfaces: soft, smooth, silky, and rubbery
• Encourages sensory exploration and tactile development
• Supports shape and colour recognition
• Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Encourages matching, problem-solving, and independent play
• Chunky pieces designed for little hands
• Sturdy plywood sorting tray
• Beautifully presented in a colourful window gift box
• Designed by Tender Leaf Toys

Specifications

• Dimensions: 14 × 14 × 4cm
• Material: Wood with tactile sensory materials
• Packaging: Colourful window gift box
• Recommended Age: Suitable for children aged 18 months and over