Sensory Play Stones - Bugs

Bring nature play to life with this engaging set of tactile bug stones, designed to spark curiosity, discussion and hands-on discovery. Made from a durable resin and stone mix, these robust stones are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, making them ideal for exploration in sand, mud, loose parts areas, garden spaces and sensory trays. Their realistic detailing and smooth, weighty feel provide rich sensory feedback, while the engraved features encourage children to observe, compare and investigate each creature more closely.

Children can sort the bugs by size, shape, number of legs, wings or habitat, helping to build observation skills and vocabulary while developing an understanding of living things. The stones can also be incorporated into small world play, nature investigations and playdough activities, where children can create detailed imprints and patterns. This versatile set provides a valuable starting point for conversations about insects, minibeasts, biodiversity and caring for the natural world.

Made from a durable resin and stone mix, the stones are suitable for use indoors and outdoors in mud, sand, water and soil.

This set includes 12 bug stones: ant, caterpillar, grasshopper, honey bee, ladybird, leaf bug, moth, rainbow shield bug, scarab beetle, snail, spider and tarantula.

Size: 60–75mm.

EYLF Learning Outcome Connections

Outcome 2.4: Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment as they explore insects and learn about living things.

Outcome 3.2: Children develop coordination and control as they handle, sort and manipulate the stones.

Outcome 4.2: Children develop a range of skills and processes such as observation, classification and investigation as they compare and explore different bugs.