tickit® Discovery Colour Quadrant Trays & Stand

Description

Transform your early years space with the tickit® Discovery Colour Quadrant Trays & Stand — a versatile, beautifully designed play station that brings hands-on discovery, sensory exploration and creative learning together in one engaging setup.

The set features four generously deep trays, each in a distinct colour to keep materials clearly separated and easy for children to identify. Fill them with sand and water, loose parts, clay, natural materials, paint or mixed media — the 140mm internal depth gives little hands plenty to explore without the mess spilling over. The quadrant layout encourages children to compare materials, sort, classify and observe side by side, making it a natural fit for EYFS Understanding the World activities and sensory-led enquiry.

The robust stand holds all four trays at a child-friendly height of 450mm, bringing play to the perfect level for standing access. Adjustable feet ensure the stand sits stable on any indoor or outdoor surface — from classroom carpets to patio slabs — so you can take exploration outside without a second thought. The open, tray-based design makes it easy for groups of children to play together simultaneously, naturally promoting communication, turn-taking and teamwork.

Activities such as scooping, pouring, filling and sorting develop fine motor control and hand-eye coordination, while the open-ended nature of the materials sparks curiosity and imagination. Staff can quickly refresh or swap the contents of each tray to introduce new themes, seasons or areas of learning — making this a resource that grows with your curriculum throughout the year.

The Colour Quadrant Trays are also compatible with the tickit® Discovery Glow Water Table, offering even greater flexibility and the option to add light-based sensory exploration to your activities.

Please note: While this product can be used outdoors, avoid leaving it outside for extended periods. Exposure to adverse weather conditions can damage the metal stand.

Key Features

• Four deep colour-coded play trays — clearly separated for different materials
• Child-friendly stand height of 450mm for easy standing access
• Adjustable feet for stability on any surface — indoor or outdoor
• Deep trays (140mm internal depth) hold sand, water, natural materials, art resources and more
• Quadrant layout encourages comparison, sorting and collaborative play
• Supports fine motor development through scooping, pouring and sorting
• Compatible with the tickit® Discovery Glow Water Table
• Durable construction for everyday early years use

Good to Know

• Ideal for sand and water play, nature exploration, art activities and messy play
• Tray colours help children and staff organise activities intuitively
• Perfect for group use — multiple children can access trays at once
• Can be used as standalone trays or fitted into the Discovery Glow Water Table
• Metal stand should not be left outside in adverse weather conditions
• Adult supervision required

EYFS & Curriculum Links

• Personal Development — sensory exploration and self-led play
• Personal, Social & Emotional Development — collaborative play, sharing and communication
• Understanding the World — exploration, observation and colour recognition
• Expressive Arts & Design — creative and open-ended material play
• Enabling Environment — practical, adaptable resources for continuous provision

Technical Specification