Living Classrooms - Mud Mixing Table - 110 x 110 x 60 cm

Stimulate curiosity, creativity, and sensory engagement with the Living Classrooms Mud Mixing Table - a robust, beautifully crafted outdoor play station that invites children to dig, pour, stir, and concoct to their heart's content. Constructed from solid eucalyptus hardwood and inspired by Claire Warden's award-winning Nature Kindergartens, this table transforms outdoor learning into a rich, hands-on experience.

The table features four built-in 20cm stainless steel bowls, ideal for mixing natural elements like water, soil, leaves, and sand. Perfect for collaborative messy play, it fosters fine motor development, problem-solving, and sensory processing in a dynamic outdoor environment. Its FSC-certified timber construction reflects a commitment to sustainability, offering a natural and responsible choice for early learning settings.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes sensory and exploratory learning through hands-on messy play.
• Encourages social interaction, cooperation, and communication during shared activities.
• Supports creativity and scientific thinking through mixing, measuring, and experimenting.
• Fosters environmental awareness and nature-based learning in outdoor settings.

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Set up as a nature kitchen with mud, leaves, water, and bark for recipe-based play.
• Use for early science explorations such as texture comparisons, water absorption, or sink/float experiments.
• Add natural dyes or food-safe colourings for sensory-rich mud painting and potion-making.
• Assign collaborative challenges where learners create œmud meals or natural sculptures together.

Product Details

• Suitable for ages: 3 years+
• Dimensions: 110(L) x 110(W) x 60(H) cm
• Includes: 4 x stainless steel bowls (20cm diameter each)
• Made from FSC-certified eucalyptus hardwood
• Designed for outdoor use; inspired by Claire Warden's Nature Kindergarten approach
• Assembly required

Important Use Note:

• Do not move the table while filled with water or mud to avoid leg damage
• Not recommended for use in direct sunlight due to fire risk from reflective materials
• Spare bowls available separately (MR10207B)

Timber Maintenance Guide:

• Clean regularly with wood-safe outdoor cleaner and dry thoroughly in sunlight
• Sand and oil as needed with natural furniture oil to preserve colour and structure
• Avoid high pressure washers
• Dry after rain to prevent mould and rot
• Store under cover or use protective covers when not in use
• Periodically check and tighten metal hardware
• Expect natural œgreying of eucalyptus over time and minor cracking as part of timber's weathering process