Textured Calming Shapes & Stones Pastel Set
Add colour, calm and curious hands to your day. This set of 12 Textured Calming Shapes & Stones features pastel colours and a variety of tactile patterns - smooth, bumpy, ridged, criss-cross and more - inviting kids to explore through touch, regulate big feelings and build fine-motor skills.
Why you’ll love them
- Soothing tactile input: gentle textures support grounding, mindfulness and self-regulation.
- Open-ended play: stack, sort, match and pattern - no rules required.
- Early learning friendly: great prompts for describing textures, comparing/contrasting and colour recognition.
- Classroom-ready: durable, soft-touch material that’s easy to wipe clean.
What’s included
- 12 × textured pieces (a mix of shapes & “stone” ovals) in assorted pastel colours and patterns
- Reusable storage tub with handle (as shown)
Ideas to use
- Calm corner: pick a piece and trace the texture while taking five slow breaths.
- Sort & match: group by colour, shape or texture; play “find the same feel.”
- Pattern paths: create a texture trail to follow with fingers or toy cars.
- Describe & compare: “Which is bumpier? Which is the smoothest?”
- Fine-motor play: pinch, flip, line up and stack for hand strength.
Care & safety
- Ages 3+ (small parts). Use under adult supervision.
- Wipe with a damp cloth or wash in warm soapy water; air dry.
- Not a chew toy. Inspect regularly and discontinue if damaged.
Not suitable for children under three years old due to small parts, keep out of their reach. Not for chewing.
