{"product_id":"sand-play-set-shovels-wooden-buckets","title":"Sand Play Set Shovels \u0026 Wooden Buckets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"61do28\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eWooden Sand \u0026amp; Sensory Play Set (Whale \u0026amp; Turtle Editions)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eA natural, durable alternative for creating tactile, sustainable play environments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eDesigned for early learning environments and thoughtfully curated family play spaces, this set supports the transition from plastic-based resources to natural, open-ended materials. Ideal for sandpits and sensory play areas, it encourages children to engage in hands-on exploration using tools that feel authentic, purposeful, and connected to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eFeaturing beautifully crafted wooden buckets, scoops, and shovels, this set invites children to dig, pour, carry, and create while developing coordination, strength, and imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"1spwv26\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15biv26\" data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e1 ×\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorenook.com.au\/product\/wooden-bucket-scoop-set-whale-burn-stamp-edition\/\"\u003eWooden Bucket \u0026amp; Scoop Set\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e(Whale Edition)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ac3ux3\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e1 ×\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorenook.com.au\/product\/wooden-bucket-scoop-set-turtle-burn-stamp-edition\/\"\u003eWooden Bucket \u0026amp; Scoop Set\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e(Turtle Edition)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b83w8x\" data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e2 ×\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorenook.com.au\/product\/large-wooden-vintage-style-shovel\/\"\u003eLarge Wooden Vintage Style Shovels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"1i1m7aj\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eWhy Educators \u0026amp; Families Choose This Resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p3jxzr\" data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eEncourages sensory exploration using natural, tactile materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qkyxcq\" data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eSupports open-ended play in sand and sensory environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"138jziw\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003ePromotes sustainability and environmental awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y5kjen\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eDevelops fine and gross motor skills through purposeful movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epanks\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eProvides a durable, long-lasting alternative to plastic resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"pm8yra\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pt5kx7\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eIncludes two themed Wooden Bucket \u0026amp; 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