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Sensory Regulation & NDIS

Visual Sensory Tray

by Tender Leaf Toys

A gentle sensory tray for colour, shape and visual discovery from 18 months+.

There is a stage where your little one stops just picking things up and starts really looking. The Visual Sensory Tray gives that noticing a clear place to happen, with four different shapes on one tray and a different visual play aspect in each piece.

A quiet spot for noticing

Some days it may sit out after breakfast, ready for a short play before the day gets moving. Other days your little one may bring one shape over to show you, then go back for another because it looks different. Over time, the lovely part is not a big lesson. It is hearing them pause, point, compare, and begin to make sense of the four pieces in their own way.

From 18 months Recommended age
14 × 4 × 14 cm Product footprint
Designed for Childhood Pieces that make room for curiosity, independence and play.
$34.95
Two-year structural warranty Structural faults are covered under our warranty terms.
Dispatched from Melbourne Sent from our Melbourne warehouse with tracking.
Thirty-day change-of-mind returns Available on eligible items returned unused and unassembled.

Our in-stock products are usually dispatched from Melbourne within 24–48 hours. During peak and sale periods, dispatch and transit times may be longer.

Buying guidance

Is this right for your family?

Who this product is particularly well suited to.

Best for

Best for families wanting a compact, contained sensory play piece for a child 18 months+. At 14 × 4 × 14 cm, it is easy to picture in an ordinary home, and the play does not rely on extra toys or a large setup. It also makes sense when you are choosing for another family and want something centred on simple colour and shape recognition.

Age Guide

18 months+

Dimensions

14 × 4 × 14 cm

Product overview

A tray they can return to with fresh eyes

Toddlers often come back to the same toy in a new way once something has caught their eye. At first, your child may simply choose a shape and turn it over in their hands. Soon they may pause over the colours, compare one piece with another, or notice that the four shapes are not the same. Before long, the tray becomes a familiar little place for sorting out what looks different, what matches, and what feels worth another look.

Tender Leaf Visual Sensory Tray – see the world in 4 different ways

Product details

Thoughtful details that make a difference

Noticing that grows over time

Because each of the four shapes has its own visual play aspect, your child can return to the tray in different ways. One day it may be about
Why this matters

Recommended from 18 months+, it gives early learners a clear way to explore colour and shape through play.

Four clear pieces to compare

The tray keeps the play focused on four different shapes, rather than a pile of pieces with no clear starting point. That makes it easier for your little
Why this matters

Parents are getting a simple tray-based play idea with four distinct pieces, not just a loose set of shapes.

A contained play idea for everyday use

The play is centred on the tray, so it feels easy to bring out for a short stretch of colour and shape play. It can become one of
Why this matters

The 14 × 4 × 14 cm size helps parents understand the space it will take at home.

Before you order

Practical information

Everything you need to know before bringing this product home.

Age and suitability

Recommended age
18 months+

Dimensions

Overall dimensions
14 × 4 × 14 cm

Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

The details families often want to know before choosing.

Still have a question? Our team is here to help.

Can siblings use this together or in turn?

The clearest way to share it is turn-taking, with each child choosing or comparing one of the four shapes on the tray.

How long is a typical sensory session?

Short, supervised sessions work best — a few focused minutes of exploring textures or actions, then put it away while interest is still high.