Tuff Trays

A tuff tray is usually a large plastic tray which is filled with different materials to encourage messy play. This board is filled with tuff tray inspiration to help you get started at home. You can use common things found in your home to create sensory, imaginative play for your little one.

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the autumn busy trays activity pack is shown in three different colors, including orange and yellow

Messy Play Activities

Autumn Busy Tray

Explore the wonders of autumn with a choice of five messy play activities to keep your baby or toddler busy! Take a trip to the pumpkin patch, harvest vegetables, collect autumn leaves, make apple crumble or drive around a pumpkin race track. So many autumn-themed sensory play opportunities with one busy tray!

a child's play table with cars and shapes on it

Cars Eyfs Activities

Road Safety Tuff Tray

Shape Tuff Tray Ideas

Shapes Tuff Tray

Shape Activities Eyfs

Maths Tuff Tray Ideas

Maths Eyfs

Pencil Control

Car Activities

Road-Themed Shape Formation Tuff Tray Activity

Practising our shapes using cars! 🚗 This tray is super simple to set up but keeps the children engaged for ages! #tufftrayactivity

scissors are placed on top of the paper and taped together to make a game for kids

Mess Free Tuff Tray Ideas

Tuff Tray Ideas

Fine Motor Development

🕷️ Tuff Tray Minibeast Rescue 🕸️

Follow the link for more tuff tray activity ideas! I simply used masking tape to make the web across the top of the tuff tray and then added play minibeasts for the children to rescue using the jumbo tweezers. Using tweezers the children use their pincer grip to get the minibeasts out from between the web. Great for fine motor development. #finemotorplay #tufftrayactivity #minibeastrescue #twinklparents

a black tray with sunflowers and scissors on it that says, can you give the sunflowers the right number of seeds?

Sunflower Inquiry Kindergarten

Sunflower Lesson Plan Preschool

Preschool Lesson Plans

🌻Sunflower and Seeds Number Matching Activity

Download the Sunflower Numbers by following the link. "Any opportunity to practise fine motor is a win from me! Simple set up using numbered sunflowers from Twinkl [link above], sunflower seeds and tweezers." ~ @passionate_about_primary [Instagram]. #numbermathcingactivity #tufftrayideas #finemotorplay #twinklparents

👽Design an Alien Collage Activity

Children will be able to design their own unique Alien using the collage pack provided. Collage is a great way to get creative and to practice scissors skills and fine motor skills. Old magazines and newspapers are often used for collage which can be a great source for images to use however sometimes children can find this overwhelming with the amount of imagery to choose from. Thanks goes to @missstobbs11 [Instagram], for showcasing this wonderful resource.

an ice cream tray with paper cutouts on it and pencils in front of it

Free Summer Coloring Pages

Summer Coloring

Colouring Sheets

Summer Coloring Pages

Get In The Mood

Ice Pop

Plastic Trays

FREE Ice Pop Colouring Sheets

Get in the mood for summer and design your own ice pops! Credit: @nonasnest_childminding #tufftrayideas #summertufftray #freeresourcesforkids

Part of our FREE mixed ages taster pack [Early Years Folder], this tooth cleaning activity is ideal for those reluctant teeth cleaners! "Wow! Our children have enjoyed learning about keeping our teeth healthy and clean. They really enjoyed using the toothbrushes and toothpaste to get them shiny and clean!" ~ @miss_t_eyfs [Instragram] Teeth Cleaning Routine, Hygiene Activities, Teeth Cleaning Tools, Teeth Brushing, Tooth Cleaning, Teeth Whitening Diy, Cleaning Videos, Parenting Resources, Teeth Health

Teeth Cleaning Routine

FREE Healthy Teeth Brushing Practical Hygiene Activity

Part of our FREE mixed ages taster pack [Early Years Folder], this tooth cleaning activity is ideal for those reluctant teeth cleaners! "Wow! Our children have enjoyed learning about keeping our teeth healthy and clean. They really enjoyed using the toothbrushes and toothpaste to get them shiny and clean!" ~ @miss_t_eyfs [Instragram]

a blue table topped with lots of different types of toy figurines and toys

Interactive Activities

Tray Table

Jungle Habitat Tuff Tray

"Jungle tuff tray to investigate this weeks habitat." ~ @early.yearsadventures [Instagram] #jungleplay #tufftrayideas

a blue tray filled with construction toys and magnets

Role Play Tuff Tray

Eyfs Construction Activities

All About Me Eyfs Activities Preschool

Utw Eyfs Activities

Preschool Construction Area

Construction Tuff Tray Ideas

Construction Tuff Tray

Eyfs Construction Area

Early Years People Who Help Us Activities

EYFS Construction Tuff Tray Pack

EYFS Construction Tuff Tray Pack 👉 Follow the link. "We have been learning all about occupations and the children have really enjoyed learning about the roles of a scientist and a chef. We are now ready to learn all about the role of a builder 👷🏽‍♀️" - @early_years_with_liane [Instagram] #builderplay #constructionplay #pretendplay #tufftrayideas #twinklparents

a man riding a wave on top of a surfboard

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Colour Names

Small Toys

Sorting Activities

The Princess And The Frog

Colour Learning & Sorting Tuff Tray Activity

"I collect lots of small toys to be used for various sorting activities, colour, shape, heavy/light, soft/hard, sink/float." ~ We love how @megi_learn_and_play [TikTok] has used our colour splat cards. *Follow the link to download these colour cards.* #tufftrayideas #tufftray #preschoolteacher #eyfsteacher #learningcolors #rainbow #kidsactivities #kidstoys #twinklresources

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Packaging Peanut Shapes Tuff Tray

A great one for doing in the garden. We had lots of packaging peanuts so I put some @twinklparents shape flashcards in the tray and we used water to stick the packaging peanuts together to make the 2D shapes. Thanks to @ evie_emma.life [Insta] for sharing. #tufftrayactivity #2dshapes

a child's sand and water play table with toys in it on the grass

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Eye Twitch

Beach Setup

I Passed

Deconstructed Tuff Tray - Beach Setup

Ever tried a deconstructed tuff tray setup? We recently visited the coast and Lola loved making sandcastles. So, I promised to get her some sand and that we’d make a seaside tray. I gathered all the bits that we needed and was about to set up when Lola asked to help. After a little eye twitch… I passed her the spade and took a step back... I was so glad that I did. Visit Twinkl for more Tuff Tray Ideas! #deconstructedtufftray #tufftrayideas #beachtufftray #seasidetufftray

a pink table topped with stuffed animals and other items on it's side, next to a sign that says help eliie to get sun ready

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Sun Safety Activities

Sun Safety Tuff Tray

This is just one of many sun safety activities we have at Twinkl Parents. We know how hard it can be to convince your child to wear cream and a hat! We hope it helps... #sunsafetytufftray #tufftrayactivity #sunsafety #parenthack

a wooden tray with words on it sitting on top of a white toilet seat in a bathroom

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Busy Bee Play Tray

Make a busy bee play tray using things found around the house and some twinkl number bees! Hours of fun!

a pond with water lilies and rocks in it

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Lifecycle Of A Frog Activities

Frog Lifecycle Preschool

Life Cycle Of A Frog Activities

Frog Life Cycle Project

Frog Life Cycle Craft Preschool

Frog Sensory Play

Frog Activities For Kids

Life Cycle Of A Frog Craft

Life Cycle Crafts For Preschoolers

Frog Life Cycle Tray

Check out this frog life cycle tray for a sensory play and learning oppertunity. We used our lillypad and frog resource, and frog life cycle mat to enhance the play, as well as soaking basil seeds to make our frogs spawn.