Posted on February 27, 2026
Sensory trays are not just for toddlers, they offer powerful developmental benefits for every child, especially after school when children may need to decompress, reset, and engage in meaningful play after a structured school day.
Did you know, Sensory Tray experiences can help to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety and provide a safe outlet for big emotions.
Materials like kinetic sand, rice, or textured materials can have a grounding, soothing effect and it is the top, most requested piece of equipment in The Purple Bell. The children get to explore their senses, direct their own learning, and create experiments, which is their most favourite thing to do. Even if it means getting their sleeves covered with flour after making some playdough in the trays, we promise, it was so worth it!
Unlike structured academic tasks, sensory trays have ” no right answer”. The children come together where a collaborative and an inclusive space can be created and more importantly, they can be designed for lots of diverse learning needs.
Check out some of our trays, we could nearly build a website with just the trays alone!
