Winner:JOINT GOLD Best Creative Play
Who:Inspire My Play
What:PlayTRAY
Why:
Described as the ideal container for messy, creative, and small world set-ups, our judges felt this piece of kit would be a brilliant addition to any play space. With removable compartments and a lid so that everything is nicely contained and leakproof, you can pause
play and return with everything just as you left it.
A simple thoughtful design that will really appeal to kids, providing the foundation for hours of happy play.
There’s something so satisfying about the pie style design of these play trays that really do enable kids to get stuck into sensory play with minimal mess.
I’ve been looking for something like this for my toddler! Currently, embarrassingly using a roasting tin and tupperware for activities. I shall now be upgrading...
Winner:JOINT GOLD Best Creative Play
Who:Plum Play
What:Plum® Surfside Wooden Sand & Water Picnic Table
Why:
The Surfside Wooden Sand & Water Picnic Table charmed our judges with its cute hand-crafted aesthetic and surprise lid reveal. What looks like a sweet picnic table, converts into a versatile and innovative play station, incorporating sand and water troughs for sensory activities. The panel was impressed to learn that the table is crafted from high-quality, sustainably sourced wood incorporating weather-resistant materials so that it lives a long and happy life outdoors.
At last, an aesthetically pleasing, practical sand and water table!
This is such a great multi-tasking piece of garden kit! A lovely mini picnic table for summer feasts and a fun play centre that children will love.
Kids love having their own scaled furniture and the hidden joy of a mini sandpit and water trough inside, doubles the fun.
Who:The Wonderie
What:Wonderie play cloths
Why:
These wonderfully illustrated play clothes packed with visual detail really stood out to
our judges who loved the simplicity of using a creative cloth backdrop to enhance imaginative play. With several choices of exciting scenes from picnic table to spooky manor houses, these clothes can be played on directly or hung up to create a theatrical scene. Made from 100% GOTS-certified cotton and eco-friendly dyes these clothes are washable, easy to store, and perfect for popping into a bag for on-the-go fun.
I absolutely love these. That spooky manor is fantastic. Such a great idea.
Just brilliant. I love the detailed illustrations that will really capture kids imaginations. I can imagine having a few of these in the toy box to give endless options for creative play.
Beautiful playscapes that can be integrated into so many different activities. This is the very best in eco-friendly, lo-fi entertainment.
Winner:JOINT BRONZE Best Creative Play
Who:Curious Columbus
What:Animal Drip Droppers
Why:
The panel loved these dinky, food grade silicone squirters that are the perfect size,
shape and softness for toddlers to grasp and squeeze, making them ideal for building
important fine motor skills. Our judges could see that these droppers offered endless
possibilities for creative play, from potion mixing to bathtime fun and on a practical note are super easy to clean.
These droppers are a big favourite of mine. I think kids will be fascinated with the dropper action itself. I can see these being a bath time favourite.
So sweet, I think any child will adore these.
Bright, beautiful and tactile droppers that will provide endless fun.
Winner:JOINT BRONZE Best Creative Play
Who:Edx Education
What:Green-n-Play Sand Play & Trays Bundle
Why:
Our judges agreed that the Edx Education’s Green-n-Play Sand Play & Trays Bundle is
the ideal toy for families looking for eco-friendly and stylish equipment for sensory play. Made from high-grade recycled plastic in stylish Scandi-inspired pastel shades , the panel felt this equipment was stylish, robust and easy to store, making it a great long-term buy that will last the distance through several kids until it’s handed on. Including four stackable trays for easy storage, a 48-piece sand play bundle of buckets and moulds, the judges were also impressed with its versatility and value.
Great colours and design!
This kit will provide the building blocks for hours of messy and creative play. Love the colours!
The sand rakes, buckets and moulds are so good! I can see these trays and tools being pulled out on multiple playdates.
