Bring colour and light into your sensory play space with the Teachables Light Box, this compact, lightweight light box is designed for hands-on learning, offering an illuminated surface that transforms transparent resources into captivating, glowing tools for discovery. With a raised outer edge, it also supports light messy play by helping to contain materials during sensory exploration.
Ideal for use with translucent blocks, sensory shapes, liquid-filled toys, and more, this light box encourages children to explore light, shadow, colour mixing, and visual contrast. It includes a USB adaptor and can be powered via mains electricity or a compatible power bank (5V/1A), making it both classroom-friendly and portable. Note: Power bank and additional adaptor not included.
Designed to support a range of sensory and learning activities, the light box is perfect for creating a calm, engaging play environment where children can focus, create, and explore through touch and sight.
Educational Benefits:
Supports cognitive development through light-based sensory exploration.
Encourages visual tracking, colour recognition, and scientific inquiry.
Enhances storytelling, imaginative play, and collaborative investigation.
Develops perseverance, focus, and curiosity through open-ended play.
Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:
Use with transparent shapes, blocks, or shells to explore colour mixing and symmetry.
Place liquid-filled items on the surface and observe how light interacts with movement.
Integrate into small world play for magical, glowing environments.
Create light-based art using cellophane, tracing paper, or nature items like leaves and petals.
Product Details:
Age suitability: 3+ years
Dimensions: 38(W) x 26(D) x 8(H) cm
Power: Includes USB adaptor; compatible with mains power or 5V/1A power bank (not included)
Features: Lightweight, compact design with raised outer edge to support messy play
Safety: For supervised use only; not suitable for rough handling or outdoor use
Part of the Teachables range, the Light Box is a practical, budget-friendly, and high-quality addition to your early learning toolkit - perfect for enhancing sensory learning and open-ended discovery.
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