Exploratory Play

Fun, creative activities for kids, including kids craft ideas to keep them amused for hours!

Sticker Search Exploratory Tray

A simple and fun activity perfect for small groups of 2 or 3. Make the stickers and brush smaller for a more difficult activity.

Search terms: light tray, sand activity.

  • Beach/natural sand will be required to complete this activity. It may be useful to place a splash mat under the work surface to catch any excess sand.
  • Step 3Place your light panel onto the work surface.
  • Make sure the cord is not a trip hazard.
  • Step 5Place your tray on top of your light panel and plug it into the power point. Turn the light panel on.
  • We chose foam stickers as they can be easily removed from the tray surface. You may like to stick them onto a piece of sticky tape first so they don't stay in your tray!
  • Step 7Stick about 4 or 5 foam stickers onto the bottom of the tray.
  • Step 8Pour a layer of sand into the tray. Make sure the whole surface is covered. We suggest no less than 1cm deep.
  • Step 9Using a soft brush, brush the sand away from the surface of the tray until all of the stickers have been found.

Materials used in this activity

Ultra Bright LED Light Panel - A3
Optional
Product Code: 14924
EACH $219.99 (inc GST) $199.99 (ex GST)
2 or more $186.99 (inc GST) $169.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Coloured Sand - 1kg - Set of 12 Colours
Optional
Product Code: 15373
EACH $126.49 (inc GST) $114.99 (ex GST)
3 or more $109.99 (inc GST) $99.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Exploration Light Tray
Optional
Product Code: 16620
EACH $87.99 (inc GST) $79.99 (ex GST)
3 or more $70.39 (inc GST) $63.99 (ex GST)          
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Foam Australian Animal Stickers - Pack of 120
Optional
Product Code: 17179
EACH $6.59 (inc GST) $5.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $4.94 (inc GST) $4.49 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 17272
EACH Was: $16.49 Now: $11.00 (inc GST) Was: $14.99 Now: $10.00 (ex GST)
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