Welcome back to The Spotlight, where we showcase standout resources designed to inspire learning and creativity! This time, we’re exploring the magic of our Chunky Glitter Tuff Tray Mats—a dazzling way to enhance sensory play, themed learning, and hands-on exploration.
Why We Love Chunky Glitter Tuff Tray Mats
These stunning textured mats instantly transform any tuff tray into an engaging, eye-catching learning space. With vibrant colours and a chunky glitter texture, they create an immersive environment that captivates young learners. Whether used for numeracy, literacy, or small world play, these mats offer endless possibilities for exploration.
Key Benefits:
- Visually Engaging – The bold colours and glittery surface spark curiosity and excitement.
- Sensory Appeal – The textured surface adds a tactile element to play.
- Versatile Learning – Perfect for themed activities, from number recognition to storytelling.
- Easy to Clean & Store – Wipeable and lightweight for effortless setup and maintenance.
- Durable & Long-Lasting – Designed for repeated use in classrooms, nurseries, and home learning settings.
How to Use Them in Play:
Space Exploration:
We created this themed mark making tray using our Outer Space Story Stones, Mark Making Tray, Mirrored Numbers, Moonglow Gravel & Sensory Reflective Colour Burst Balls.


Shapes & Sorting:
We paired the mat with our Shape Sorting Stones & Rainbow Block Set for an engaging and easy to set up activity!


Artic Adventure:
For a quick, easy and exciting set up, team this mat up with our Little Lands Ocean Set, Rainbow Numbers, Urchins, Large Shells & Translucent Colour Shells! We even added our Mixies Ocean Sand to this tray!
Why not add a contrasting sand colour to any of these mats to create the perfect mark making activity?


Underwater Worlds:
We even added our Mixies Ocean Sand to this tray! Why not add a contrasting sand colour to any of these mats to create the perfect mark making activity?


Underwater Worlds:
We used the green glitter mat this year to mark St Patrick’s Day with a fun themed numeracy activity.
Try this out for yourself using our 1,2,3,4,5 Frame Tray Set & Kindness Heart Stones.
With their versatility and visual appeal, Chunky Glitter Tuff Tray Mats are a must-have for creative, hands-on learning. How will you use yours?

