β‘ The Ultimate Collaborative Creativity & Play Station
Transform early learning, classroom, and home environments into dynamic hubs of imagination with the Hex Tray Chalk Kit! This premium, all-in-one artistic station features an extra-large hexagonal play tray and heavy-duty elevation stand, perfectly paired with a custom-fitting chalkboard playmat. Complete with a massive 96-pack of jumbo chalk, this high-engagement creative hub is specifically engineered to comfortably accommodate multiple learners at once, making it the ultimate tool for open-ended play, sensory mark-making, and shared group exploration.
π Multi-Purpose Functional Play & Learning
The generous layout and adaptive design of the Hex Tray Chalk Kit allow it to shift seamlessly across a wide variety of educational and therapeutic settings:
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As a Collaborative Art Hub: The unique hexagonal structure naturally invites children to gather around all sides, encouraging side-by-side teamwork, cooperative storytelling, and shared space management as they co-create large-scale murals.
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As a Tactile Literacy & Numeracy Station: Swap out standard desk work for engaging, hands-on learning! Use the deep-contrast chalkboard mat for trace-and-erase practice of letters, sight words, shapes, or math problems.
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As an Indoor/Outdoor Sensory Exploration Base: Fill the deep-walled hex tray with wet or dry sensory bases, or use the heavy-duty kit outside for open-air, nature-inspired mark-making and mess-friendly tactical play.
Core Educational & Sensory Benefits
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β Fine Motor & Grip Development: Manipulating the chunky jumbo chalk pieces builds vital finger strength, hones hand-eye coordination, and supports early pencil-grip development through controlled, resistance-backed drawing movements.
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β Deep Tactile & Visual Feedback: Writing and blending chalk on the textured playmat delivers rich tactile input and immediate high-contrast visual gratification, anchoring focus for sensory-seeking or easily distracted learners.
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β Boosts Social Communication & Teamwork: Operating in a shared workspace teaches children the vital social skills of turn-taking, verbalizing creative concepts, spatial awareness, and peer negotiation.
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β Premium Structural Layout: Built with a sturdy, elevated stand that brings the workspace to an accessible, ergonomically comfortable height for young children, preventing back fatigue during extended play.
Kit Inclusions & Specifications
Whatβs Included in Your Station:
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1 x Premium Hex Tray (Sand Colour): Generous 80 x 89 x 7 cm dimensions with raised walls to keep chalk dust and play pieces neatly contained.
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1 x Heavy-Duty Hex Tray Stand: Engineered for absolute stability and perfect height alignment during collaborative group play.
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1 x Custom Hex Tray Playmat (Chalkboard): Specially engineered matte-black finish that slides perfectly into the tray base for continuous drawing and simple wipe-clean reuse.
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1 x Jumbo Chalk (Pack of 96): An abundance of vibrant, chunky chalks designed to prevent snapping and fit comfortably in little hands.
| Feature |
Detail |
| Product Name |
Hex Tray Chalk Kit |
| Tray Dimensions |
80 cm (L) x 89 cm (W) x 7 cm (H) |
| Material Base |
Impact-resistant, easy-clean polymers, durable structural steel stand, and premium matte chalkboard vinyl layering |
| Primary Application |
Collaborative art, tactile sensory play, early literacy/numeracy intervention, and open-ended indoor/outdoor learning |
| Safety Age |
Recommended for early childhood environments, classrooms, and home play areas (Adult supervision recommended) |
| Care Instructions |
Wipe the chalkboard mat clean with a damp cloth or sponge. The hex tray can be hosed down or washed with warm, soapy water; air dry |
NDIS & Therapeutic Information
As a versatile, highly accessible therapeutic and educational intervention resource designed to facilitate inclusive community participation, fine motor development, and emotional self-regulation, this kit can be claimed under your NDIS budget:
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Support Category Number: Core β Consumables (03) or Capital β Assistive Technology (05)
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NDIS Line Item Reference Numbers: * 03_220300911_0103_1_1 (Low-Cost Assistive Technology for Personal Care/Safety)
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Goal Alignment: Enhances bilateral coordination and fine motor strength, encourages constructive social communication and cooperative peer interaction, supports sensory processing through distinct tactile feedback, and provides a structured environment for self-expression.