Sand & Water

3 years & up. Children will enjoy splashing around with these Colorful Handy Scoops™ for Catch and Release Water Activities. These easy-grip scoops promote fine motor skills, color recognition, and exploration. Use these scoops for swimming pool or water table activities. Encourage children to identify the colors of their scoops as they use them.

18 months & up. Inspire outdoor exploration and imaginative construction play with the Heavy-Duty Dump Truck. This durable truck allows children to transport sand, dirt, rocks, and other loose materials while developing coordination, problem-solving skills, and cooperative play behaviors. The easy-to-operate dumping bed encourages cause-and-effect learning and supports hands-on STEM exploration through hauling, loading, and unloading activities. Designed for indoor and outdoor learning spaces, this sturdy vehicle promotes gross motor development, teamwork, and creative play. Colors may vary. Dump truck measures 12.5"L x 8"W x 8"H.

12 months & up. Make bath time a playful learning adventure! The Splashy Penguin Watermill turns water play into a fun cause-and-effect discovery for little ones. Toddlers can scoop water with the penguin's removable hat and pour it into the top to watch it flow out of the beak and spin the colorful watermill. This engaging water toy encourages sensory exploration while helping develop early motor skills. Strong suction cups easily attach the penguin to tub walls or smooth surfaces so children can pour, splash, and explore again and again.

18 months and up. Compact and fun, this 7-piece sand set is perfect for digging, shaping, raking, screening, and transporting sand, building creativity, coordination, and fine motor skills while having hours of outdoor fun. Designed for little hands, it includes a collapsible bucket, sieve, shovel, rake, ice cream scoop, and two ice cream cones. Made from durable, BPA-free plastic. Collapsible bucket stores all pieces together for easy, compact storage.

3 years & up. Playing with sand helps children regulate their nervous system while strengthening small hand muscles and improving hand-eye coordination through activities such as scooping, pouring, pinching, sifting, and shaping. Ideal for early childhood educators, parents, and professionals for use indoors or outdoors. ACMI-approved and certified with the AP non-toxic seal. Gluten-free. Fine-grain sand proudly made in the USA.

3 years & up. Let your child dive into creative fun with the Preschool Long Sleeve Art Apron. These long-sleeve aprons offer full coverage during painting, water play, or messy activities. The aprons are easy to wipe clean with soap and water, making cleanup simple and stress-free. They secure comfortably with hook-and-loop fasteners and ties around the waist. When children wear one of these aprons, they can focus on exploring colors, textures, and art techniques with confidence, knowing they (and their clothes) are protected. This set makes it easy to outfit a classroom, art center, or home, and ensure there's always a clean apron ready for the next project. Apron measures 22"L x 18.5"W.

3 years & up. This versatile exploration table ships ready to assemble and features a reversible top with two compartment depths (4-3/8" or 1-1/2"). Designed with a wide base for stability, it includes a center drain opening with a removable rubber stopper for quick clean-up and a large open storage shelf below that's easily accessible from both sides. Not intended to hold water. Built from 3/4" textured woodgrain maple and polar white HDPE panels, it offers crisp lines, modern accents, and coordinates seamlessly with all OutdoorED™ Collection pieces. Rust-resistant stainless steel hardware and UV-stabilized HDPE resist fading, stains, mold, and mildew, and won't chip, splinter, swell, or absorb moisture. Easy to clean with common household cleaners, and made with recyclable HDPE that supports a more circular economy. Made in the USA and backed by a 15-year warranty. Measures 31"W x 24"H x 30"D.

3 years & up. This versatile work stand ships ready to assemble. Encourages children to mix, measure, and explore colors and textures in creative, hands-on ways. Six small and three large stainless steel trays (included) are interchangeable in the top and bottom rails. Designed with extra-wide feet for stability, the stand allows children to work closer to the surface. Built from 3/4" textured woodgrain maple and polar white HDPE panels, it features crisp lines, refined accents, and coordinates seamlessly with all OutdoorED™ Collection pieces. Rust-resistant stainless steel hardware and UV-stabilized HDPE resist fading, stains, mold, and mildew, and won't chip, splinter, swell, or absorb moisture. Easy to clean with non-abrasive household cleaners, and made with recyclable HDPE that supports a more circular economy. Made in the USA and backed by a 15-year warranty. Measures 41.75"W x 24"H x 24"D.

3 years & up. This sturdy sensory table ships ready to assemble for quick setup and invites hands-on exploration for up to four preschoolers. Four surface-mounted stainless steel trays hold sensory materials for little hands to dig, pour, and explore, while the large open shelf below provides convenient storage for extra trays (sold separately) and makes material changes or clean-up easy. Built from 3/4" textured woodgrain maple and polar white HDPE panels, the design features crisp lines, modern accents, and coordinates with all OutdoorED™ Collection pieces. Rust-resistant stainless steel hardware and UV-stabilized HDPE resist fading, stains, mold, and mildew, and won't chip, splinter, swell, or absorb moisture. Easy to clean with non-abrasive household cleaners, and made with recyclable HDPE that supports a more circular economy. Made in the USA and backed by a 15-year warranty. Measures 31"W x 24"H x 26"D.

12 months & up. Brightly colored plastic boat floats and brings endless fun to water play. Boat will nest inside of another tugboat and they can also link together emphasizing sequencing. Colors will vary. One tugboat. Boat is completely dishwasher safe and has no sharp edges, making it a wonderful addition to any classroom. Boat is 100% dishwasher safe for easier cleaning.

12 months & up. Brightly colored plastic boats float and bring endless fun to water play. Boats nest inside each other and link together emphasizing sequencing. They are also dishwasher safe and have no sharp edges, making them great additions to any classroom. Colors may vary. Set of 6.

3 years and up. Space-saving activity center allows great visibility with large 9" deep plastic tub. Children will enjoy a variety of sand and water activities--indoors or out, as the table rolls easily on four 3" locking casters. Includes two snap on caddies, Mega-Tray, white plastic lid, and drain plug. Measures 21"W x 21"L x 24"H.

3 years & up. Promote collaborative play with this exciting 24"H Double Mite Sand and Water Table with 2 Mega Trays. This durable table promotes messy play, and sensory learning. Encourage children to build in the sand and splash around in the water. Have them describe how each element feels. The sand and water table includes two 4" deep trays, two snap-on caddies, and two white plastic lids. The table rolls easily on four locking casters. Trays lift out to make emptying and cleaning easy. Assembly required. Measures 46"L x 21"W x 24"H.

Clear Tray with Plug - 5" H

Mega tray replacement for items 60432, 88215, 88216, 89364, and 91188. Tray dimensions: 20.5"W x 20.5"L x 4"D.

3 years & up. Create a dedicated preschool sensory play area with the 18"H Double Mite Sand and Water Table with 2 Mega Trays. Two 4" deep Mega-Trays provide separate spaces for sand, water, or other educator-selected sensory materials and lift out for easy emptying after play. Two included snap-on caddies keep compatible sensory accessories close to the activity area, while the included white plastic lid covers the table when it is not in use. The table measures 21"W x 46"L x 18"H, offering a low-height sensory station for children ages 3 years and up. This model does not include casters and requires assembly. With two removable Mega-Trays, convenient caddies, and a fitted lid, the Double Mite table provides educators with a practical setup for organizing hands-on sand and water experiences in preschool learning environments. No casters. Assembly required. Dimensions: 21"W x 46"L x 18"H.

5 years & up. Promote collaborative play with this exciting Sand & Water Activity Center for Sensory Exploration Indoors and Outdoors. This durable table promotes messy play, and sensory learning. Encourage children to build in the sand and splash around in the water. Have them describe how each element feels. The heavy duty plastic tub contours to a depth of 6"" at the center drain. This table includes a white plastic lid, two locking casters, and two snap-on caddies to hold toys. Measures 21"W x 46"L x 24"H.

Create an inclusive, accessible classroom environment through thoughtful details like the Carolina Connections Inclusive Mats. These easy-to-clean, flexible plastic mats can be used with a variety of sensory-based materials to provide additional stability while making the tops and inside of storage shelves interesting play spaces. Padded material reduces noise pollution during play, creating a less stimulating environment for children who may need it. The visual contrast of mats on natural wooden shelves increases visibility, allowing children with diverse strengths the ability to engage and interact with materials easily. Set of 2 mats. Each mat measures 23"W x 1"H 13"D.

3 years & up. Sized right for small hands, this set gives children all the right tools necessary to experience water play in multiple ways. Use these tools to scoop®, squirt, pour, measure, and splash. Children can even use the tubing for experimenting. This 35-piece set promotes fine motor skills while teaching children about water properties. Encourage children to test the buoyancy of the tools to develop early STEM skills.

18 months & up. Explore ancient architecture through sand play. Perfect items to add to your beach toys or sand table! Fill each with sand to create exciting sand molds. Set includes 5 world landmarks. The sand molds include versions of the Taj Mahal, Parthenon, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Colosseum, and Eiffel Tower. Colors may vary.

Plastic funnel. Available in 2.5", 3.25", or 4" diameter.

18 months & up. Durable for the toughest construction job, this set of 5 textured rollers feature easy grip handles and a 5" rolling surface. Children will have fun creating designs, road and patterns in the sand. With 5 different patterns, thesel plastic rollers can also be used with paint. Color of handle may vary. 7"L x 5"W. Set of 5.

6 months & up. This school of fish link together or stack on top of each other. Different sieve designs decorate the bottom of each fish. The smallest fish comes with a twirling center. Use with sand or water. Includes 6 water cups.

18 months & up. These translucent buckets are optimal for enjoying with water, sand, or a sand alternative as you'll be able to clearly see all the details of a child's exploration. Use to build sand structures or explore with water and enhance sensory learning. Set of 6.