Welcome to the Multipurpose Oval Tray!
It can become anything. Maybe it's a farm, an ocean, a pond, a meadow, a math lesson. It can be any world your child wants to build again and again. Our handcrafted wooden sensory tray is designed for open ended, imaginative play that grows with your child. Swap the filler, change the little dry erasable parts, and watch a brand new world come to life every single time. Whether it’s golden hay and farm animals, blue water, or pebbles lining a quiet pond, this tray is here for you.
✦ Crafted from Cherry wood
✦ 8.6 x 16.1 inches, comes with clear insert
✦ Dry erase slots are 3.4 inches wide, but wider little dry erasables can still lean in pretty well in them
✦ Oval shape is great for creating any scenes - from farms to sports fields to arctic ice
✦ Compatible with many of our dry erasable sets
✦ Sparks imaginative play, nature scenes + hands on learning
✦ Made for little hands that can’t stop creating
Maybe it’s a farm. Maybe it’s the ocean. Maybe it’s your new favourite tray.
Accessories; Dry Erase comes Pre Peeled and Ready to use:
✦ Fences are 2.5 x 3.4 inches
✦ Rocks are 2.8 x 3.3 inches
✦ Grass is 1.8 x 3.4 inches
✦ Pond Grass is 2.8 x 3.9 inches
✦ Trees are 3.4 inches
Also Pictured:
✦ Coral Reef Little Dry Erasables; Link;
✦ Pond Little Dry Erasables; Link; Link
✦ Farm Animal Little Dry Erasables; Link;
✦ Hay Fun Filler; Link;
✦ Water Fun Filler; Link;
✦ Bug Garden Fun Filler; Link;
Some Colours are glossy both sides and some are glossy one side and matte on the other. We recommend only using the glossy side as the matte side can be more difficult to erase completely.
Using Dry Erase Pieces for Hands On Learning
Dry erase pieces transform traditional worksheets into reusable, interactive learning experiences. By moving answers off the page and onto manipulatives, children can explore, test ideas, and build confidence through hands on learning. Dry erase learning encourages flexibility, reduces pressure around mistakes, and supports visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learners.
📚 Literacy Activity Ideas
Word Bank Matching
Write each word from the worksheet word bank onto individual dry erase pieces. Children can:
• Match vocabulary words to definitions
• Place words into correct sentences
• Sort words by spelling patterns or word families
• Build sentences using selected words
This helps children visualize language while allowing them to rearrange words and experiment with answers.
Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences
Write possible answers onto dry erase pieces instead of writing directly on the worksheet. Children can:
• Choose the correct word and place it into the sentence
• Rearrange words to form complete sentences
• Practice grammar and sentence structure
• Try multiple answers and self correct
Phonics & Early Reading Practice
Use dry erase pieces to support phonics development. Try:
• Writing beginning, middle, or ending sounds on pieces
• Building CVC or sight words by arranging letter pieces
• Matching rhyming words
• Sorting words by vowel sounds or blends
🔢 Math Activity Ideas
Number Matching & Counting
Write numbers and/or answers onto dry erase pieces. Children can:
• Match numbers to quantity pictures or manipulatives
• Complete counting activities
• Arrange numbers in order
• Solve addition or subtraction problems by selecting correct answers
Equation Building
Write numbers and math symbols on dry erase pieces. Children can:
• Build equations using number and symbol pieces
• Solve math problems and physically place answers
• Explore number relationships and fact families
• Practice sequencing and problem-solving skills
Pattern & Sorting Practice
Dry erase pieces can also support early math concepts. Children can:
• Create repeating patterns
• Sort by number value, shape, or color
• Group items into categories
• Explore comparisons such as greater than or less than
🌿 Tips for Use
• Encourage children to test ideas before choosing a final answer
• Use trays or boards to help organize pieces
• Store dry erase pieces in small containers or pouches
• Wipe clean after use to prepare for the next activity
• Adapt pieces to grow with your child by changing words, numbers, or concepts
💛 Why Hands-On Learning Matters
Using movable dry erase pieces supports:
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Fine motor skill development
• Confidence and independence
• Multi-sensory learning experiences
• Reusable and sustainable learning materials
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