Wooden Crates Pack of Six

Combine practical outdoor storage with open-ended play using the Wooden Crates Pack of Six, a versatile set of stackable FSC Scandinavian Redwood crates supplied fully assembled.

These wooden crates are designed to do more than hold resources. Children can incorporate them into den building, construction, role play and collaborative games, while staff can use them to organise loose parts, bricks, blocks and other suitable equipment.

Each crate measures 400mm by 500mm by 400mm, creating substantial units that can be moved and arranged within a supervised activity. The pack of six gives groups enough pieces to test different layouts and change the purpose of the resource from one session to the next.

Made from FSC Scandinavian Redwood, the crates are delivered assembled. The timber carries a ten-year guarantee against wood rot and insect damage, and the complete product has a twelve-month guarantee.

What makes these wooden crates special?

Open-ended resources do not prescribe a single outcome. A crate can be storage during tidy-away time, a building component during construction play and part of an imaginary environment later in the day.

This flexibility makes the pack useful in settings that want equipment to support several areas of learning. Children can decide how the crates will fit into their current idea, encouraging planning and practical problem-solving.

Imaginative play

The crates might become seats in a pretend bus, counters in a shop, walls within a den or platforms in a small-world scene. Fabric, blocks and other suitable loose resources can be added by the setting to extend the narrative.

Because six crates are supplied, children can work together on larger ideas. Shared role play encourages communication, negotiation and the development of a common story.

Construction and problem-solving

Stacking and positioning the crates invites children to consider stability, space and order. They can test a layout, notice when it does not work and adjust their approach.

Adults should establish safe rules for stacking and climbing. The crates are presented as storage and open-ended play resources; no unsupported load-bearing or climbing specification is claimed.

Gross motor development

Moving a large crate involves coordinated whole-body action. With appropriate supervision, children can practise lifting, carrying, pushing and positioning according to the size and weight of the resource.

These actions create opportunities for gross motor development and spatial awareness. Staff must assess the suitability of the activity for each child and ensure fingers and feet remain clear when pieces are moved.

Language and collaborative learning

Group construction naturally generates conversation. Children explain where a crate should go, listen to other ideas and use positional language such as on, under, beside and behind.

The crates can also support adult-led language activities by becoming props, sorting stations or places to display objects linked to a current theme.

Practical outdoor storage

Between activities, the pack can organise loose parts, bricks and blocks. Open storage keeps contents visible and helps children recognise where shared resources belong.

Key features

• Pack of six stackable wooden crates
• Made from FSC Scandinavian Redwood
• Suitable for storage and open-ended play
• Useful for den making, construction and role play
• Encourages collaborative games and communication
• Creates opportunities for gross motor skills and problem-solving
• Delivered fully assembled
• Ten-year timber guarantee and twelve-month product guarantee

Choosing this product for your setting

Before ordering, compare the verified dimensions, contents, age guidance and intended use shown on this page with the needs of your home, classroom, nursery or outdoor area. This helps buyers select a resource that fits the available space, complements existing provision and can be introduced with an appropriate level of adult support. Schools and early years teams can also consider how the product will be shared, accessed and incorporated into established routines.

Plan the first session so children can become familiar with the resource at a suitable pace. Explain simple expectations, prepare any compatible accessories separately and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for setup, supervision, care and storage. Reviewing the activity afterwards can help adults decide whether to simplify, extend or repeat it. This practical approach supports purposeful learning through play while keeping expectations accurate and ensuring that the product’s genuine features remain central to the experience.

Specifications

• Product name: Wooden Crates Pack of Six
• Brand: Sensory Education
• Product code: DD-NL-NLCOM-235
• Contents: Six wooden crates
• Dimensions: Each crate measures 400mm x 500mm x 400mm
• Material: FSC Scandinavian Redwood
• Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor early years provision
• Assembly: Delivered assembled
• Recommended age: 3 years and over
• Learning focus: Imaginative play, construction, gross motor skills, spatial awareness, problem-solving and communication
• Guarantees: Ten years against wood rot and insect damage; twelve-month product guarantee