ERA FINALIST 2025
This stunning collection of eight realistic birds is perfect for all sorts of outdoor adventures! The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. Their sturdy bases mean the birds are easy to stand, making them versatile for imaginary play as children’s vocabulary and storytelling skills take flight. Durable enough to be used in water, soil, mud and play clay, these gorgeous birds can be easily cleaned after each activity.
Children will enjoy using a magnifier to examine their detailed markings, comparing them to each other and with birds seen locally, developing their comparing and sorting skills. The tactile markings can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy gathering natural materials to make nests for the birds.
Set of eight bird stones with stunning details comprising: Blackbird, Blue tit, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Pigeon, Robin, Sparrow, and Starling.
Download activity ideas, info sheets, a poster and a match & tidy mat for our Birds Sensory Play Stones.
Beth Birch, Childminder –
They’re a great conversation starter to enhance learning opportunities around National bird week, during spring/summer and taking to the woods to explore what animals we can hear and find
Steph Almond, Lawn Primary School –
The bird stones have been a fantastic addition to our small world provision… our children have created gorgeous little nests and homes for the birds
Sam Goldsworthy, Childminder –
They provide visual representation of the actual birds which enhances recognition by our little ones. They can name the birds such a blue tit, robin, house sparrow and will match them to the birds that visit our feeder and that we spot in the woodland