Dec '25 โข Activity Ideas ๐งฉ
Tuff Tray Thursday!
This weekโs tray is all about natural materials, sensory regulation, and open-ended play.
Soil, petals, leaves, stones and water invite children to explore with their hands at their own pace. Thereโs no right way to play here โ just space to dig, sort, pour, line up, mix, and notice.
๐ง Why this supports development:
Builds sensory integration through different textures, weights and temperatures
Supports emotional regulation โ repetitive, earthy play is calming for many children
Encourages fine motor skills (pinching petals, moving stones, scooping soil)
Develops language naturally as children describe what theyโre doing
Allows control and autonomy, which is especially supportive for ND and PDA-profile children
Nature-based trays like this meet children where they are โ no demands, no outcomes, just meaningful play.
Every Thursday we explore a different tuff tray, each supporting development in a slightly different way ๐ฟ
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Tuff Tray Thursday!
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