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Explore Nook designs open-ended, natural products that let children use their imagination to explore and play. Created by an Australian early childhood teacher, Explore Nook is passionate about natural materials that support curious, hands-on, child-led learning.

This natural crafted open-ended Wooden Water Ways set is perfect for children to investigate and experiment with water flow outdoors. The timber wo...
View full detailsLet the fun and play begin with this crafted wooden wheel which can be used with water or fine sand!This wonderful timber resource is so open-ended...
View full detailsDig Your Own Wooden Water Well The perfect addition to sand-pit play or water play! This wooden well is a wonderful educational toy for young chi...
View full detailsExplore Nook's new release of this beautiful Wooden Bucket & Scoop set with the subtle burn stamps of sea creatures aims to raise awareness of ...
View full detailsThis amazing resource is so open-ended, so a child can truly use their imagination to explore and play. If you’re serious about children learning t...
View full detailsExplore Nook's new release of this beautiful Wooden Bucket & Scoop set with the subtle burn stamps of sea creatures aims to raise awareness o...
View full detailsChildren will love experimenting with water, pouring natural grains or sand with this Wooden Funnel & Cup set! This wooden funnel is the perfec...
View full detailsIf you are interested in converting your children’s sandpit or sensory play area from plastic shovels to a more tactile natural play space then the...
View full detailsNot Just a Toy Boat! This exciting timber crafted boat is one of the best open-ended toys out there! It is sure to bring much joy to children! It’s...
View full detailsIt’s time for something Smashing! Awaken the Architect and Demolition Engineer within every child! Yes your child,when they grow up, can get paid t...
View full detailsLet the fun and play begin with this hand-crafted wooden Eco Hut & Water Wheel Masterpiece! The time taken in designing and making each eco-hu...
View full details“These are just so cute! The mini channels and mini bamboo rings are just gorgeous.” These are the usual responses we get from people who see the M...
View full detailsThis bamboo fine motor set allows for many open play opportunities and investigations.This is what comes in this beautiful set:One Chunky Bamboo Br...
View full detailsExplore Nook makes open-ended water play sets — wooden water ways, channels and accessories children connect to send water flowing, pouring and cascading. It's hands-on sensory and STEM play that combines building, experimenting and the joy of water.
Children connect the channels and pieces into a course, then pour water in and watch it flow, drip and cascade through their design. Rearranging the pieces changes the path, so they experiment with slope, speed and connections — cause-and-effect play they can build endlessly.
Explore Nook's water play suits toddlers through primary years — little ones love the sensory pouring and splashing, while older children design more complex courses. Supervise water play, especially with the youngest, and use on a suitable surface indoors or out.
Water play builds sensory awareness, fine and gross-motor skills, and early STEM concepts like flow, gravity and cause and effect as children build and adjust their water ways. It's also wonderfully calming and open-ended, encouraging experimentation and imaginative play.
Yes — water play is ideal outdoors in warmer weather, in the garden, on a deck or at a water table, where a bit of splashing doesn't matter. It can also be set up indoors on a suitable surface with supervision. Wipe pieces dry after play.
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