MTA Spaces - Hex Tray Stand & Mats - Charcoal

Create a rich, multi-sensory play environment with the MTA Spaces Hex Tray, Stand & Mats - Charcoal. This all-in-one open-ended learning station designed to spark creativity, inquiry, and discovery across early learning environments. The charcoal Hex Tray is inspired by the geometry of honeycomb, allowing it to tessellate for expanded play setups. Measuring 80cm wide x 89cm long x 7cm high, it is crafted from UV-stable, fade-resistant plastic, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The metal stand features a sleek grey powder-coated finish and adjusts between 35cm and 50cm high, accommodating children of different ages and activity types. This versatile kit supports up to 6 children at once and promotes open-ended, child-led learning across a range of curriculum areas - from STEM and creative arts to sensory and small world play.

Includes:

• 1 x Hex Tray - Charcoal (SUN101)
• 1 x Height Adjustable Hex Stand - Grey (SUN102)
• 1 x Whiteboard Insert Mat (SPP802) - Perfect for mark-making, drawing, number work, and brainstorming.
• 1 x Pretend Grass Insert Mat (SPP803) - Adds a tactile, natural look for small world and imaginative play.
• 1 x Safety Mirror Insert Mat (SPP804) - Encourages exploration of reflection, symmetry, and identity.

Note: While the tray and stand are suitable for outdoor use, the mats are designed for indoor use only and should not be exposed to direct sunlight or moisture.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages inquiry-based learning, collaborative play, and STEM discovery.
• Supports fine motor skills, language development, and early literacy and numeracy.
• Inspires creativity and imagination through dramatic and small world play.
• Enhances sensory engagement with interchangeable textured and visual surfaces.

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Use the Whiteboard Mat for collaborative drawing or writing challenges.
• Build nature-based small worlds on the Pretend Grass Mat with animals, blocks, or figurines.
• Explore light, reflection, and facial expressions with the Mirror Mat.
• Rotate mats to match daily provocations or curriculum themes.

Product Details:

• Age Suitability: Tray from birth; recommended use with stand and mats from 3+ years
• Tray Dimensions: 80(W) x 89(L) x 7(H) cm
• Mat Dimensions: 76(W) x 76(L) cm
• Stand Height Options: 35cm or 50cm (push-button adjustment)
• Materials: UV-stable plastic tray, powder-coated metal stand, plastic insert mats
• Use: Tray and stand for indoor/outdoor; mats for indoor use only
• Assembly: Simple setup required

Care Notes:

• Store indoors when not in use to prevent rust and prolong product life.
• Whiteboard Mat: Use only non-toxic, xylene-free whiteboard markers. Clean after each use with a dry cloth or Teachables Whiteboard Cleaner (TEB0202). Avoid harsh chemical cleaners like bleach.