Starting sensory play can feel a little daunting, can’t it? With so many amazing ideas doing the rounds from mums and content creators on Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok, it’s natural to wonder: “Where and how do I begin?!”

Maybe you’ve seen cloud dough, Oobleck or small-world setups that your child would absolutely love, but you’re not sure what materials or tools you actually need, or how to set it all up. 

The good news?

A) You’re not alone. 
B) You don’t need to spend a fortune on a cupboard full of supplies or hours prepping!  

A few simple tools can open up a world of learning, creativity, and calm for your little one.

That’s why we created the Sensory Play Starter Tool Kit  — a thoughtfully designed collection of our bestselling tools to help you kickstart your sensory play journey with confidence. It includes everything you need to create fun, hands-on activities that support your child’s learning and development. 

What’s Included in the Sensory Play Starter Tool Kit? 

This comprehensive kit includes everything you need to get started with sensory play — no extra tools required!  Each item is safe, durable, and thoughtfully designed for little hands and curious minds, so you can relax and let your child get stuck in!  

• 1 Bowl: Perfect for mixing, holding and pouring sensory materials like playdough, Oobleck, bubble foam or slime during messy play activities.    
• 1 Mini Scoop: Ideal for transferring oats, chickpeas, pebbles and other materials — helping children dig into their imagination.    
• 1 Collapsible Funnel: Great for sand and water play, while improving hand-eye coordination. 
• 1 Dropper/Pipette: A perfect tool for developing fine motor skills and enhancing STEM activities.
• 1 Pair of Tongs: Ideal for sorting and counting small objects, encouraging fine motor development, hand strength and concentration. 
• 1 Washable Storage Bag: Keeps all your sensory tools neatly organised and ready for play.  
  

Made from durable, non-toxic, FDA food-grade silicone, the Sensory Play Starter Tool Kit is suitable for both wet and dry play, and hours of endless fun! It’s also dishwasher safe up to 60 degrees, making cleanup a breeze for busy parents and educators.    

The Benefits of Sensory Play

Sensory play isn’t just fun! It’s a powerful way to support your child’s development.    

• Enhancing Fine Motor Skills: Activities like scooping, pouring and transferring small objects helps strengthen hand muscles and improve dexterity.
• Boosting Cognitive Development: Hiding small toys in sand, water, slime and other materials encourages problem-solving, experimentation and critical thinking.
• Supporting Emotional Regulation: Engaging with materials like cloud dough and water can have a calming effect, helping children (and adults) relax, focus, and self-soothe.
• Inspiring Creativity: Small world play and open-ended activities unlock imagination and spark creative thinking.

All the tools included in our Sensory Play Starter Tool Kit are designed to support these benefits — making playtime even more engaging, fun, and educational!    

Available in Two Beautiful New Colours 

Our Sensory Play Starter Tool Kit comes in two new gorgeous shades: lavender and blue. We can’t wait to see which one you’ll choose!    

Perfectly Pairs with the PlayTRAY

Our Sensory Play Starter Tool Kit is the perfect partner for our multi-award-winning PlayTRAY. Together, they make sensory play simple — especially if you’re just getting started. The PlayTRAY provides a safe, contained space for messy play, while each tool fits neatly inside its six removable compartments, making setup and cleanup even easier.   

Ready to get started but need some inspiration? 

Try Pom Pom Colour Sort!  

If you’re new to sensory play, Pom Pom Colour Sort is a fantastic first activity that uses all the tools in the Sensory Play Starter Tool Kit. Here’s what you need, how to prepare, and how to play! 

Supplies:

• Pom Poms 
• Water
• Starter Tool Kit
• PlayTRAY
• Scoops  
• Tongs  
• Food Colouring 

Prepare:

1. Fill the deep PlayTRAY with water. 
2. Arrange the compartments onto the lid, fill with water and colour using food colouring.
3. Add a selection of pom poms in different colours to the deep PlayTRAY.
4. Lay out the utensils from the Starter Tool Kit for transferring the pom poms.  
   

Play: 

This activity introduces your child to the mathematical skill of sorting, while also teaching them to identify and name colours. Encourage them to retrieve the pom poms from the water using the mini scoop, bowl and tongs, and sort them into different compartments. They can also use the dropper/pipette to suck up the water and mix with other colours. 

 For more ideas, check out our blog 10 Sensory Bases for Small World Play, featuring  a mix of quick, low-mess and taste-safe options, plus hands-on materials that offer rich sensory experiences. You’ll also find simple recipes and tips so you can try them out at home.  

We hope you’re feeling a little more confident (and a little less overwhelmed) about getting started with sensory play. Our Sensory Play Starter Tool Kit is designed to make those first steps easy, fun and full of discovery for both children and parents!

We’d love to hear what you think! Drop us an email at hello@inspiremyplay or connect with us on socials @inspiremyplay.