Elmer Elephant Sensory Filling Tray – Colour Sorting EYFS Tuff Tray Resource

Colour Sorting & Fine Motor Play | EYFS Tuff Tray Resource

Bring colourful storytelling and hands-on learning together with our Elmer Elephant Sensory Filling Tray. Inspired by the beloved patchwork elephant, this tray is perfect for sensory play, colour sorting activities, and story-based learning.

Designed for nurseries, classrooms, childminders, and home learning environments, this engaging tray encourages children to explore colours, textures, and imaginative play while developing important early skills.

Product Features

🐘 Elephant shaped filling tray inspired by Elmer
🎨 Patchwork design perfect for colour sorting and matching
🖐️ Supports fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
🧠 Encourages storytelling and imaginative play
🧼 Durable and easy to wipe clean
📚 Great for linking with story time and themed activities

The divided sections make it ideal for filling with different coloured materials to recreate Elmer’s colourful patchwork pattern.

Perfect For

• Story-based learning activities
• Colour sorting and matching
• Fine motor skill development
• Sensory play setups
• EYFS continuous provision
• Tuff tray invitations to play
• Small group or independent learning

Fill with coloured rice, pom poms, lentils, beads, sand, chickpeas, or loose parts to create bright, engaging sensory play.

Why You’ll Love This Tray

✔ Encourages creativity and colour exploration
✔ Supports fine motor development
✔ Links perfectly with well-loved children’s stories
✔ Ideal for classroom or home learning
✔ Engaging and visually stimulating design

This tray helps children explore colours and patterns while developing coordination and imaginative storytelling skills.

Safety Information

⚠️ Please note: This item is not CE tested.
It is intended for educational and sensory play use only and adult supervision is required at all times.