The 10 Best Sensory Tables

Updated April 06, 2019 by Taber Koeghan

This wiki has been updated 28 times since it was first published in August of 2015. Whether in a preschool or your own home, these sensory tables give little ones the opportunity to play in sand, water, and other materials without making too much of a mess. The children will think they are just having a fine old time, but you'll know that it's helping them develop their tactile, visual and auditory senses. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. If you'd like to contribute your own research to Ezvid Wiki, please get started by reviewing this introductory video.

1. Step2 Showers

2. Simplay3 Kids Bench

3. Contender 2-N-1

4. Jonti-Craft 2872JC See-Thru

5. Little Tikes Spiralin' Seas

6. Neptune Sand and Water

7. ECR4Kids Play Center

8. Step2 Big Splash

9. Wood Designs WD11810

10. Step2 Naturally Playful

Editor's Notes

April 04, 2019:

Providing appropriate options for schools, camps, and multiple-child households was a priority while compiling this list, which is why many of the options featured here can accommodate two or more kids at a time. Most sensory tables are crafted for use with sand, water, and other potentially messy materials, so we sought out sets that come with details that make the cleanup process run a bit faster, such as drains and lids. Multi-functional items like the Contender 2-N-1 and the Simplay3 Kids Bench, which can be used as a desk and seating, respectively, were chosen due to their versatility. Finally, it's important to note that no matter the age recommendation of the product in question, children should always be supervised during sensory playtime.

Last updated on April 06, 2019 by Taber Koeghan

Taber is a writer from Santa Monica, CA, with a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of California, San Diego. After completing her degree, she began writing and editing copy for a host of high-traffic e-commerce websites. Her areas of expertise include the beauty, style, pet, and home products categories, and she has plenty of experience covering literature and art, too. Her personal interests in crafting and decorating inform her writing and -- she hopes -- add a good bit of insight to her work. Outside of copywriting, she is a reporter and columnist at a Los Angeles community newspaper and is currently pursuing a master of fine arts in creative writing.


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