Early Learning
Centres &
Schools
Explore Nook is passionate about helping educators find high quality open-ended natural toys for childcare or the classroom. We provide a variety of packages ideal for childcare, family day care, pre-schools and schools.
All of our toys are designed by
an Early Childhood Teacher
All of our natural open-ended toys have been created by an Australian Early Childhood Teacher and have been thoughtfully designed to encourage children to use their imagination to explore and play! When we design resources we want children to feel their innate sense of curiosity and wonder awakened, inviting them to play.
Package Options
Wooden Water Ways
Starter ELC Set
$334.90
This natural crafted open-ended Wooden Water Ways set is perfect for children to investigate and experiment with water flow outdoors. The timber wooden channels are made from sustainable approved pine wood and are coated with a waterproof oil.
Set includes:
6 Wooden Channels: 63(L) x 10(W) x 3.5 (H) Three different patterns
6 Chunky Wooden Blocks: 9(L) x 7(W) 4(H)
2 Wooden Funnel: 15(W) x 70(H) cm.
Ages 3+ Years.
Wooden Water Ways
LARGE ELC Set
$499.85
This natural crafted open-ended Wooden Water Ways set is perfect for children to investigate and experiment with water flow outdoors. The timber wooden channels are made from sustainable approved pine wood and are coated with a waterproof oil.
Set includes:
9 Wooden Channels: 63(L) x 10(W) x 3.5 (H) Three different patterns
9 Chunky Wooden Blocks: 9(L) x 7(W) 4(H)
3 Wooden Funnel: 15(W) x 70(H) cm.
Ages 3+ Years.
Wooden Water & Sand
PLAY Set
$269.95
This Wooden Water & Sand play set is the perfect addition to water play or sand play. Children will be able to investigate pouring water or *sand through the beautiful timber crafted Wooden Water & Sand Wheels (*sand must be dry and fine to pour through the funnels). The Wooden Funnel & Large Cup sets are also crafted for little hands with ripples on funnels and large handles for easy gripping. The Natural Coconut bowls are also a fantastic addition to this natural set.
Set includes:
2 X Wooden Water Sand Wheels
2 X Wooden Funnel Large Cup sets
2 X Natural Coconut Bowls
Open-Ended Play
At Explore Nook we are passionate about designing natural toys that foster open-ended play opportunities for children. When we design resources we want children to feel their innate sense of curiosity and wonder awakened, inviting them to play.
The Beauty of
Imperfection
Bamboo and timber come in various shades and have unique ‘made by nature’ markings. Sometimes there are stress marks in bamboo or natural knots in timber grains. These do not affect the way the toy is played with and we do not consider them a defect but a proof of natural quality and beauty.
Inspired by nature
We love Explore Nook’s educational resources! All their natural toys are so open-ended and our children play endlessly with them! We particularly like their Wooden Water Ways resource which are not only great for playing with water but also for setting up watercourses to water gardens and teach children about water conservation! Thank you Explore Nook for making such beautiful resources for children!
GILDA SKINNER
Director Chatswood ELC
My team particularly love the Explore Nook natural resources as there are no right or wrong way to play with them. All their educational toys are open-ended, allowing children to work it out themselves! The beautiful natural sustainable materials also help children to connect with nature too. Overall wonderful natural resources indeed!
HELEN CHRISTIE
Director of Baulkhaum Hills ELC
Explore Nook’s resources have been popular with our children and so much fun! We value how their resources have encouraged our children to think and problem solve. Our educators love how only natural materials are used (timber and bamboo) to make Explore Nook’s educational resources. It is also obvious that the resources are designed by a teacher as they encourage children to engage in open-ended play which also supports our pedagogy.
KYLIE BARRET
Tumble Tots Kindergarten
PO Box 1530 Coolum Beach 4573 QLD
info@explorenook.com.au