Guidecraft Treasure Tubes - Primary

They are a set of eight round, transparent tubes with removable wooden lids in a primary colour palette. Children fill them with small objects to observe, display or rattle. The largest tube measures 3 inches across by 5.75 inches tall and the smallest is 3 inches across by 3.5 inches tall. The set suits ages 3 and up.

Yes. As sensory toys they let children collect marbles, beads, twigs, leaves and small toys, then sort them by colour, size or sound. Shaking a filled tube makes a different noise depending on what is inside, which encourages listening, comparing and early cause and effect thinking during free play.

They can. Each tube has a flat, easy to remove wooden top that keeps contents secure and also lets you stack the tubes on top of one another. Children can build small towers, group tubes by height, or line them up to compare what they have collected inside each one.

Yes. The clear tube walls let light pass through, so they are well suited to colour and sound exploration on a light table. Filling them with translucent beads or coloured objects lets children watch how the light changes as they turn and stack each tube.

Dry natural finds such as twigs, leaves, pine cones and seeds are fine to display. Avoid keeping wet materials in the tubes for long periods, as trapped moisture can lead to mould. Empty and air the tubes after using damp items so they stay clean and clear.

The set includes eight tubes in graduated sizes, from the tallest at 5.75 inches to the shortest at 3.5 inches. It is suggested for children aged 3 and up, an age when kids can manage the removable lids and enjoy collecting and comparing their small treasures.