Excellerations® Classroom Outdoor Tools for the Classroom

Excellerations® Outdoor Tools products are highly versatile for use in the classroom, facilitating a range of interactive and educational activities. The Adjustable Tuff Tray Stand and its compatible Tuff Trays can be used to create sensory stations where students can engage in exploratory play with different materials such as water, sand, or natural elements. The Explorer Tray Playmats, including the Grass Playmat, Roads Playmat, and Color Pinwheel Playmat, provide themed backgrounds that stimulate imaginative play and enhance various learning experiences. The Outdoor Sensory Mixing Table is perfect for gathering natural elements like leaves and soil, promoting hands-on learning and discovery. Additionally, the Outdoor Picnic Table and Mud Kitchen foster social interaction and cooperative learning during outdoor lessons and activities.

When considering purchasing Excellerations® Outdoor Tools products for classroom use, teachers should take into account the durability and maintenance of each item. Many of these products, like the Outdoor Sensory Mixing Table and Outdoor Picnic Table, are made from durable eucalyptus wood that naturally weathers over time and requires minimal maintenance. It’s important to ensure that items such as the Adjustable Tuff Tray Stand are not left exposed to the elements for prolonged periods to maintain their usability. Teachers should also evaluate the age-appropriateness of each product and how well it complements the existing curriculum and educational goals. For instance, the playmats and sensory tables offer distinct educational benefits, from fostering creativity to teaching color recognition and early numeracy skills.

Students can utilize Excellerations® Outdoor Tools products for a variety of school activities that promote outdoor learning and interactive play. The Tuff Tray and accompanying stand can support activities that include water play, painting, and small-world play scenes, allowing students to explore different textures and materials in a controlled environment. The Grass Tray Playmat and Roads Playmat can be used for creating nature-inspired or city-themed play areas, where students engage in role-playing and storytelling with small figures and vehicles. The Color Pinwheel Playmat aids in teaching colors and matching skills through organized play. The Outdoor Sensory Mixing Table encourages children to collect natural items during outdoor exploration and analyze them using the table’s bowls, enhancing their observational skills. The Mud Kitchen and Outdoor Picnic Table provide settings for pretend play and social interaction, encouraging kids to work together and develop their social skills while engaging in creative, hands-on learning activities.