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Getting started with sensory and small world play can be daunting, especially when it comes to thinking up ideas of what to play, and choosing the right resources and supplies for your child's PlayTRAY. But don't worry - we're here to help! Sensory and creative play doesn't need to be complicated.That's why we've pulled together a whole range of free resources and ideas to make it easier for you to get started.
Why Sensory Play is so Important
It promotes creativity and imagination
Sensory play allows children to develop their creativity and imagination through exploring open-ended materials in different ways. In small world play children invent scenarios, characters, and narratives, developing their creative thinking and storytelling skills.
It develops social and emotional skills
Open-ended play is a great way to develop social and emotional skills, such as empathy, communication, and cooperation. Our products are designed to promote positive interactions and help children develop these important skills.
It enhances physical coordination
Sensory play helps children develop their physical skills such as hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and spatial awareness.
It supports cognitive development
Sensory and creative open-ended play is a great way to challenge children's minds and help them develop important cognitive skills, like problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making.
It engages children of all ages and abilities
Sensory play is inclusive and can accommodate various abilities and needs. It allows siblings and friends, regardless of their individual strengths and challenges, to participate and enjoy having fun together.
It has therapeutic benefits for children with special Needs
Sensory play can be therapeutic for children, especially those with additional needs, like autism, by helping them develop their sensory processing skills and providing a calming and grounding experience.
Get your FREE 'Beginner's Guide to Sensory Play'
A good first step is to download our FREE ‘Beginner’s Guide to Sensory Play’. It's full of DIY recipes & play ideas guaranteed to provide messy hands, huge grins, and a whole heap of developmental benefits!
Our Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Pinterest pages are packed with sensory, creative, and open-ended play ideas that are perfect for parents and caregivers of young children. From easy-to-make sensory bins to imaginative play activities, our social media content is designed to inspire and engage. Plus, we love to feature our followers' play-based creations, so be sure to tag us in your posts for a chance to be featured! Don't miss out on all the fun - follow @inspiremyplay on social media and start exploring even more play-based ideas and inspiration.
Our blog features a wide range of articles and posts that are packed with activity ideas, parenting tips, and play-based resources. From sensory play activities, outdoor play ideas, to themes for play our blog covers a variety of topics that are sure to inspire your child's learning and development. Plus, our blog is updated regularly, so be sure to check back often for new ideas and inspiration. Whether you're looking for something new to try with your child or just need some parenting advice, our blog has got you covered.
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Browse our FREE PlayTRAY Inserts on Twinkl
We've teamed up with Twinkl to create fun and engaging inserts for the PlayTRAY. There are plenty to choose from including small world inserts, colour wheels, mark making inserts and more, and they are FREE.
Make use of our FREE printables
We offer a wide range of printable resources that are perfect for promoting sensory, creative, and open-ended play at home. Our resources are designed to be easy to use and adaptable for different age groups and interests. All are FREE to download and use. They include some seasonal activities & crafts.
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Looking for extra supplies?
As well as play ideas and printable resources to help make the most of your PlayTRAY, we've pulled together a full list of extra equipment and supplies that you might find helpful for your sensory and creative play journey!
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Conquer one of the hardest parts of sensory play: coming up with ideas! This pack of inspiring yet easy-to-do sensory play activities was created to help you support playful learning and development for toddlers, preschoolers, and young children at home.
With 30 extra-large, sturdy activity cards inside, this collection is full of sensory and creative play ideas. Each with an easy recipe to follow for set-up and play. It’s like having a cookbook of play recipes ready to go whenever you want to create an invitation for fun!
The best bit? Each activity can be put together using materials and tools readily found around the home. No more holding off on the fun because you don’t have the right resources.
- 30 sturdy activity cards
- Each card measures180mm x 120mm
- Made from durablecard with a matte coating
- Contains a mix of sensory and creative play ideas
- An ideal addition alongside a PlayTRAY
- Handy storage box
Customer Reviews
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Amy Smith
Great ideas
Lovely cards with inspirational ideas, clear instructions too
Thank you for your review of our Sensory Activity Cards. We love it that you've been inspired!
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Carol Shelley
Idea cards
These cards are great! Such simple ideas that keep little ones busy for ages.
Thank you for taking the time to review our Sensory Play Activity Cards. We're so glad to hear your little ones are enjoying them :)
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Monika
Entertaining
I don't know who it is more entertaining for, the kiddo playing messy or me setting it up! Thumbs up! Might get another one in the future, we'll see how it goes.
Thank you for taking the time to review our Sensory Play Activity Cards. Sounds like you are having a great time with them! We love the picture too, thank you.
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Harold Mosos
awesome
Cards are a wonderful complement for the tray!!!
My granddaughter enjoy them a lot!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for your activity cards. We are so happy your Granddaughter loves them! :)
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Anna Wilson
Activity cards
These are fabulous! While a lot of the activities are common ones, it takes the thinking out of the planning. My toddler has been loving all of the sensory activities that we have been creating!
Hi Anna, thank you for giving us 5 stars! Great to hear you have been enjoying getting creative :)
Why Sensory Play Matters
Sensory play is more than just a fun activity - it plays a critical role in a child's development, building the foundation for lifelong learning, creativity, and wellbeing.
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Inspire My Play is a UK-based family-run business founded by former early years teacher and mother of three, Laura Tuck, and husband, Neil. Passionate about play (and the many benefits of sensory play in early childhood), our collection of thoughtfully designed play products has been developed to make sensory & creative play accessible - for parents and educators. More inspiration, easier organisation, and lots of fun!
