Wooden Scoops - Set of 6

The Wooden Scoops - Set of 6 is a versatile and practical set of natural wooden tools, designed to enrich sensory play, loose parts exploration, and role play in early years learning environments. Each scoop is carefully crafted from smooth, durable wood, making it safe and comfortable for small hands to hold and manipulate. These scoops are perfect for activities involving sand, rice, water, beads, or other sensory materials, helping children to explore concepts of volume, measurement, and transfer while developing key motor skills. Their open-ended design encourages imaginative play, as children use them in role-play scenarios such as cooking, shop play, or potion-making. With their simple, sustainable, and reusable design, the Wooden Scoops can be integrated into countless classroom activities, supporting exploration, experimentation, and collaboration. This set of six ensures that multiple children can participate at once, making them a valuable addition to group learning. Sturdy and long-lasting, they provide educators and carers with a high-quality resource that supports creativity, curiosity, and practical skill development in early years education.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination during scooping and pouring.
• Supports early mathematical concepts such as measurement, volume, and capacity.
• Encourages sensory exploration and discovery through open-ended play.
• Promotes imaginative role play and collaborative learning.

Classroom Ideas

• Add to sensory trays with rice, lentils, or sand for measuring and transfer activities.
• Use in water play areas to explore pouring, floating, and sinking.
• Incorporate into role play areas such as kitchens, cafes, or potion-making stations.
• Rotate into outdoor play for natural loose parts exploration with soil, pebbles, or leaves.

Safety & Information

• 3+ years.
• Each scoop approximately 15 cm in length.
• Natural, untreated wood.
• Not suitable for children under 3 due to small loose parts often used with scoops; adult supervision required.