Sensory Products with Natural Fillings & Fabrics

A world of tactile textures to explore

Meet the Tactile Sensory Snake, a tactile play companion for curious hands and imaginative minds. Made up of six fabric squares with varied textures and fillings, it invites children to touch, compare and discover something different along its length.

Lay it out for a tactile sensory exploration activity, introduce it as a character at storytime or bring children together for a shared game. At 1.2 metres long and approximately 2 kg, it offers plenty to explore at home, in the classroom or in a sensory space.

Six sections, different tactile experiences

A variety of fabrics and fillings, including stones, cherry stones, polystyrene and buttons, creates contrasting sensations to investigate through the fabric. Encourage children to describe what they feel, compare sections and choose their favourite textures.

Made for shared discovery

Four loops, two at each end, offer handholds for supervised group activities. Use the snake to introduce turn-taking, shared handling and collaborative games, adapting each activity to the children taking part.

Bring stories to life

Give your snake a name, invent a woodland adventure or make it a cosy pretend bed. From caring for a make-believe pet to creating stories together, this versatile character leaves room for children to lead the play.

Product specifications

• Length: 1.2 metres.
• Weight: approximately 2 kg.
• Construction: six fabric squares with varied textures and fillings.
• Fillings include stones, cherry stones, polystyrene and buttons.
• Handholds: four loops, two at each end.

Ideas for tactile sensory play

• Explore and compare the feel of each section with hands.
• Practise descriptive words by talking about different textures.
• Include the snake in a supervised sensory path activity.
• Create stories, pretend-care routines and group games.

Supervised play

Use with adult supervision and consider the snake's approximately 2 kg weight when choosing activities. Check the fabric and seams regularly, and stop using the product if any filling becomes exposed. The loops are for hand-held play, not for suspension or wrapping around the body.

Soft, stretchy bean bags for colourful sensory play

Bring colour, texture and movement to playtime with this value pack of 12 Lycra bean bags. Soft and stretchy to hold, they are a versatile addition to a sensory room, classroom or home activity collection.

Set up a colour-matching challenge, take turns aiming at a target or enjoy a simple game of catch. The bright blue, red, yellow and green fabrics make it easy to turn everyday play into an opportunity to explore colours and practise throwing and catching.

A hands-on tactile experience

Each bean bag combines stretchy Lycra fabric with natural gravel filling, giving it a textured feel to explore through touch. The gravel offers an alternative to plastic pellet filling.

Product specifications

• Pack size: 12 bean bags.
• Bean bag size: 10 × 15 cm each.
• Colours: blue, red, yellow and green.
• Fabric: 100% Lycra elastane.
• Filling: natural gravel.
• Supplied with a natural, undyed cotton bag.

Making use of leftover fabric

These bean bags are made using leftover Lycra pieces from our production process. By putting fabric offcuts to use, we help reduce waste while creating colourful resources for sensory play.

Ideas for play

• Match and sort the bean bags by colour.
• Practise aiming by throwing them towards a target.
• Enjoy throwing, catching and turn-taking games.
• Explore the contrast between the stretchy fabric and the textured filling.

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Discover a different texture with every step

Turn everyday play into a hands-on sensory adventure with the Tactile Sensory Path. Eight interconnected cotton squares, each with a different filling, invite children to explore contrasting textures and weights through touch.

Lay out the colourful path for a supervised barefoot activity or explore each section with hands. Pause along the way to compare sensations, describe what you feel and discover favourite textures.

Eight squares, eight tactile experiences

Each cotton square contains a different filling, creating a varied sequence of tactile sensations. The fillings include gravel, large stones, small stones, glass granules, polystyrene, buttons, cherry pits and grape pits.

Explore how each section feels through the fabric and notice the differences in shape, texture and weight.

Ideas for tactile sensory play

• Explore the squares with hands before trying a barefoot activity.
• Move along the path at a comfortable pace, pausing to compare each section.
• Practise descriptive language by talking about the different sensations.
• Take turns choosing a favourite square and explaining what makes it different.

A versatile resource for sensory spaces

Use the Tactile Sensory Path at home, in a nursery, at school or during therapist-led activities. Its interconnected design keeps the eight sections together, ready for individual exploration or shared discovery.

Product specifications

• Includes: eight interconnected cotton squares.
• Square size: 28 × 28 cm.
• Total path length: 2.3 metres.
• Weight: 6 kg.
• Design: colourful squares with varied fillings, textures and weights.
• Fillings: gravel, large stones, small stones, glass granules, polystyrene, buttons, cherry pits and grape pits.

Care instructions

Handwash only, using a small amount of liquid detergent.

Supervised exploration

Use with adult supervision and follow the user's individual sensory preferences. Allow time to explore unfamiliar textures without pressure. Check the fabric and seams regularly, and stop using the path if any filling becomes exposed.

A little board for active play and balance challenges

Bring movement into playtime with the GOOD WOOD Balance Board / Trick Board for Kids. This compact wooden board invites children to explore balance, shift their weight and practise controlled movements through play.

Turn a movement break into a playful challenge: find your balance, notice how the board responds and try again at your own pace. Its small size makes it a practical addition to a home play area or sensory activity space.

Explore balance and body awareness

Balancing activities give children opportunities to practise coordination and notice how changes in body position affect movement. Introduce the board gradually and adapt activities to the child's confidence, abilities and sensory preferences.

Compact plywood construction

Made from 18 mm thick plywood, the board measures 49 × 20 cm and weighs 1.2 kg. Its compact format is easy to move between activities and store when playtime is over.

Product specifications

• Brand: GOOD WOOD.
• Product: children's balance board / trick board.
• Dimensions: 49 × 20 cm.
• Material: plywood.
• Plywood thickness: 18 mm.
• Board weight: 1.2 kg.
• Colour options: black, grey, white and natural wood.

Choosing activities for your child

This board is intended for children who are ready to explore balance challenges and understand their own movement capabilities. Choose activities according to the individual child rather than height alone.

Space and supervised use

The board's compact size suits smaller play spaces, but always leave enough clear space around it for movement and stepping off. Use on a suitable, level surface with adult supervision, and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Two sides of sensory discovery

Bring movement and hands-on exploration together with the GOOD WOOD Sensory Platform Swing & Tracing Board. One side offers a platform for swinging and balancing; the reverse features carved shapes for finger tracing and creative activities.

Imagine a flying-carpet adventure during supervised movement play, then explore the carved patterns with a finger or brush. This two-sided design offers different ways to play in a bedroom, nursery or sensory room.

Swing, balance and explore movement

The suspended platform invites children to practise balance and coordination as they notice how their body position affects movement. Introduce swinging gradually and adapt the pace to the child's abilities, comfort and sensory preferences.

Turn over for tactile tracing

The reverse-side graphomotor board features carved shapes to follow with fingers or a brush. Tracing the patterns offers opportunities to practise controlled hand movements and explore shapes through touch as part of pre-writing play.

Turn the activity into an imaginative discovery game: follow a trail, describe a shape or pretend to uncover a hidden symbol. Let children explore at their own pace.

What's included

• One sensory platform in a natural wood finish.
• Four ropes, each 4 metres long.
• Four rope-length adjustment buttons.
• Four hooks and screws for ceiling attachment.

Product specifications

• Brand: GOOD WOOD.
• Platform size: 100 × 60 cm.
• Platform thickness: 15 mm.
• Platform and adjustment buttons: hardwood plywood.
• Ropes: braided polypropylene silk with a polypropylene core.
• Rope length: 4 metres each.
• Design: swinging platform with a reverse-side carved tracing board.

Installation and supervised use

Ceiling hooks and screws are included. Before installation, check that the ceiling structure and fixings are suitable for the intended use, and follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Seek professional installation advice if you are unsure.

Allow adequate clear space around the platform, check the ropes and connections before each use, and supervise children throughout play. Follow the manufacturer's guidance on suitability and load limits.

Rock, imagine and discover through movement

Set sail on a pretend voyage or explore a gentle rocking rhythm with the Wooden Montessori Sensory Rocker. Its curved design invites children to combine movement and imagination, making it a versatile addition to a home play area or sensory space.

From a make-believe spaceship to a quiet movement break, children can bring their own ideas to play while practising balance and coordination at their own pace.

Rocking and vestibular exploration

The back-and-forth movement offers vestibular input, engaging the sense of movement and balance. Some children enjoy a slow, gentle rhythm, while others prefer a different pace. Introduce rocking gradually and follow the child's comfort and individual sensory preferences.

Multisensory, open-ended play

Combining touch, visual exploration and movement, the rocker offers opportunities for multisensory play. Encourage children to notice how shifting their body position changes the rocking motion, or turn the activity into a shared story.

More possibilities with compatible modules

Compatible GOOD WOOD add-on modules can extend the rocker into other play arrangements, including climbing, table and balance-beam activities. These require the appropriate additional modules and must be set up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Add-on modules are not listed as included with this rocker.

Product specifications

• Brand: GOOD WOOD.
• Product: wooden Montessori sensory rocker.
• Dimensions: 50 × 60 × 100 cm.
• Rocker weight: 8.5 kg.
• Recommended age: 1–6 years.
• Maximum recommended load: 50 kg.
• Colour options: black, grey, natural wood and white.

Supervised movement play

Use with adult supervision on a suitable, stable surface and leave clear space around the rocker. Keep hands and feet clear of rocking edges, check the equipment before use and follow the manufacturer's assembly and safety instructions. Do not exceed the maximum recommended load of 50 kg.

A comforting addition to your sensory routine

Create a quiet moment with this handmade cherry pit heat pad. Combining gentle weight, a cotton cover and your choice of warmth or cooling, it offers a simple way to explore temperature and texture as part of your everyday sensory routine.

Enjoy it while reading a favourite book, relaxing or settling into a cosy sensory corner. Warm it for comfort after a winter walk, or chill it for a refreshing sensation on warmer days.

Natural filling, adjustable feel

The natural cherry pits retain both heat and cold and give the pad a gently textured feel. A zipped cover lets you adjust the amount of filling to find the weight and flexibility you prefer.

Made from 100% cotton using OEKO-TEX® certified fabrics, the removable cover is easy to wash.

Made for everyday sensory comfort

Use the pad at room temperature to enjoy its natural texture and gentle weight, or warm or cool it to suit your sensory preferences. Choose a temperature that feels comfortable, and remove the pad if the sensation becomes unpleasant.

For children with particular temperature preferences, it can be a comforting addition to supervised reading and relaxation time. It is not intended to regulate body temperature. An adult should prepare the pad, check its temperature and supervise use, especially if a child has difficulty recognising or communicating when something feels too hot or too cold.

Product details

Size: approximately 20 × 30 cm
Weight: approximately 500 g
Cover: 100% cotton
Filling: natural cherry pits
Handmade to order, with a choice of colours

Heating and cooling instructions

For warmth, heat in a microwave at 300–600 W for no longer than 1 minute, or in an oven preheated to 120°C for 4 minutes. Always check the temperature before placing the pad against the body.

For cooling, place the pad inside a clean, dry freezer bag and chill in the freezer for approximately 30–60 minutes.

Care instructions

Remove all cherry pits before washing the cover at a maximum of 40°C. Keep the filling dry at all times and refill only when the cover is completely dry.

Personalise your pad

Make your heat pad your own with optional embroidery. Add a personal touch for everyday comfort or create a thoughtful gift for someone special.

Little hands, colourful threads and creative discovery

Make threading and lacing a playful adventure with the GOOD WOOD Threading & Lacing Board. Its large holes invite children to guide colourful threads through the board, exploring patterns and practising precise hand movements at their own pace.

Settle down for a quiet activity together, create a new lacing pattern or practise a simple loop. Each session offers a hands-on way to explore, experiment and enjoy the satisfaction of making something.

Practise fine motor skills through play

Passing a thread through a hole gives children opportunities to practise hand-eye coordination, finger control and using both hands together. These movements form part of the everyday skills used in drawing, writing and dressing.

Explore lacing, loops and bows

Use the board to introduce threading, interlacing and the movements involved in tying shoelaces. Begin with a simple route through the holes, then explore more involved patterns, loops or bows as confidence grows.

A tactile activity with room for imagination

Following the thread in and out of the board combines touch, movement and visual exploration. Encourage children to choose a route, describe their pattern or invent a story inspired by their creation. Adapt the activity to the individual child's interests and abilities.

Product features

• Brand: GOOD WOOD.
• Product: threading and lacing board.
• Large holes for threading practice.
• Colour options: white, grey, black and natural wood.
• Activities: threading, interlacing, loops and bow practice.

For home, nursery and school

Bring the board into a quiet play corner, a classroom activity or a supervised session on the go. Offer help when needed and let children explore without pressure to complete a particular pattern.

Supervised play

Use with adult supervision and follow the manufacturer's age and safety guidance. Keep lacing cords away from the neck and check the board and threads before use.

Zafu Floor Cushion for Sensory Spaces and Meditation

Create an inviting spot for quiet moments with the Zafu Floor Cushion. This round, buckwheat-filled cushion combines a soft velvet cover with a gently rustling natural filling, making it a versatile addition to sensory spaces, reading corners and meditation areas.

Whether you’re settling down for mindfulness practice or taking a break in a quiet corner, the Zafu provides a raised seat for floor-based activities.

Explore Texture, Sound and Movement

The velvet cover offers a soft surface to touch, while the buckwheat husks shift and rustle as the cushion moves. The natural filling also has a subtle scent, creating a sensory experience that will suit some preferences more than others.

Use it as floor seating or hold it close during quiet activities, according to individual comfort and preference.

A Versatile Seat for Everyday Use

Place the Zafu in a sensory room, yoga studio or living space for meditation, reading and floor sitting. The carry handle makes it easy to move between rooms, and the zip is neatly hidden beneath the handle.

Materials and Filling

The cushion features an OEKO-TEX®-certified soft velvet cover and a filling of natural, whole buckwheat husks.

Buckwheat husks, also called hulls, allow air to circulate between the shells. The filling can be topped up as it settles over time.

Size and Weight

Diameter: 35 cm / 14 inches
Height: 18 cm / 7 inches
Weight: 2.5 kg

Care Instructions

Remove all buckwheat filling before washing the cover at a maximum temperature of 30°C. Keep the filling dry and ensure the cover is completely dry before refilling.

Add more buckwheat husks when needed to maintain your preferred cushion fullness.

Discover shapes through hands-on play

Turn lines and patterns into a creative adventure with the Wooden Montessori Geoplan. This hands-on learning resource invites children to explore shapes, experiment with symmetry and discover how different designs fit together.

Start with a simple shape, change part of the design and see what happens. From free exploration to a shared geometry challenge, the geoplan offers opportunities to try ideas, compare results and create something new.

Fine motor practice and sensory exploration

Creating designs on the geoplan gives children opportunities to practise precise hand movements and hand-eye coordination. Combining touch, movement and visual exploration makes shape play a practical, hands-on experience.

Make early geometry playful

Explore familiar shapes, compare their sides and look for matching patterns. As understanding grows, introduce symmetry, similarity, perimeter and area through activities suited to the child's abilities.

Ideas for creative learning

• Create a shape and describe its sides and corners.
• Make a pattern, then try a different version.
• Explore symmetrical designs and matching halves.
• Compare shapes and talk about what is similar or different.
• Introduce perimeter and area through guided exploration.

Product features

• Product: wooden Montessori geoplan.
• Brand: GOOD WOOD.
• Activities: shape-making, pattern exploration and early geometry.
• Colour options: natural, white, grey and black.

Explore at your own pace

Offer a simple starting idea or let children lead with their own designs. Adapt each activity to their interests and abilities, allowing time to experiment rather than focusing on a finished result.

Supervised play

Use with adult supervision and follow the manufacturer's age and safety guidance.