Shell and Starfish Sensory Tray Set | Montessori Ocean

TWO TRAYS, ONE COMPLETE BEACH SCENE — Blue spiral shell and golden yellow starfish arrive together as a set. Place them on kinetic sand and the story begins instantly — no setup required.

SPIRAL DETAIL THAT CHILDREN KEEP COMING BACK TO — The raised spiral inside the shell tray invites finger tracing, colour sorting within sections, and focused tactile exploration. A detail no flat tray can offer.

15 CM EACH — PERFECT FOR LITTLE HANDS — Compact and lightweight, easy to carry independently. Fits on a Montessori shelf, in a sensory bin, or at the centre of a full small world table setup.

ECO BIO-PLA, PLANT-BASED & SAFE — Made from biodegradable, non-toxic bio-PLA derived from renewable resources. BPA-free and safe for hands-on play.

SHIPS FROM EU — Part of the Playtessori ocean collection. Pairs beautifully with the Coral Tray, Whale Tray, Beach House Tray, and all other ocean pieces for a complete seaside world.

Two shapes. One beach.

The blue spiral shell and the golden starfish arrive together — and the moment you set them on a tray of kinetic sand, the scene writes itself. A child reaches for the starfish first. Then the shell. Then they start pressing them into the sand to leave impressions, filling them with tiny pebbles, arranging and rearranging until the whole table is a shoreline.

This set gives you two complete sensory trays in one — each 15 cm across, each designed to complement the other in colour and shape. The blue shell with its raised spiral detail. The warm yellow starfish with its five smooth arms. Together they create an instant ocean invitation.

TWO TRAYS, ENDLESS COMBINATIONS

Use them separately for focused single-shape play. Use them together as the centrepiece of a full beach small world setup. Place them on a large sensory table with sand, water beads, and ocean figurines for an immersive experience.

The spiral detail inside the shell tray adds a layer of tactile interest that children return to again and again — tracing the groove with a fingertip, filling just the spiral with one colour and the outer section with another.

The starfish tray is simpler and more open — perfect for younger children starting with sensory play, or for colour sorting with contrasting loose parts against the yellow base.

MATERIAL & CARE

Both trays are 3D-printed from eco-friendly bio-PLA — a plant-based, biodegradable material derived from renewable resources like corn starch and sugarcane. Non-toxic, BPA-free, and safe for little hands.

Each tray: 15 cm across.
Hand wash with mild soap and warm water. Not dishwasher safe.
Recommended age: 3+ | Adult supervision recommended.

PLEASE NOTE

This listing includes both the shell tray and the starfish tray. Sensory fillers, sand, and props shown in photos are not included.
Small surface variations from the 3D printing process are natural and unique to each piece.

Ships from EU — fast delivery across Europe.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Does this include both the shell and the starfish tray?
A: Yes — this listing includes both trays: the blue spiral shell (15 cm) and the yellow starfish (15 cm). They are sold as a set.

Q: Can I buy just one tray?
A: This listing is for the set of two. If you'd like individual trays, check our other ocean collection listings.

Q: What can I fill them with?
A: Fine sand and kinetic sand look stunning in both trays and are perfect for beach themes. Blue sensory rice works beautifully in the shell. Yellow pom poms or gold beads look great in the starfish. Small ocean figurines, glass pebbles, and water beads all work well too.

Q: What is the spiral detail inside the shell tray for?
A: It's purely a design and tactile feature — children naturally trace it with their fingers, which supports fine motor development and focus. It also creates natural sections for sorting two different colours or materials side by side.

Q: Is bio-PLA safe?
A: Yes. Bio-PLA is plant-based, BPA-free, non-toxic, and odour-free. Safe for children aged 3+ under adult supervision.

Q: Are the sand and props in the photos included?
A: No — the set includes the two trays only. Sand, kinetic sand, and all other props are for display purposes.

Q: How do I clean them?
A: Hand wash with mild soap and warm water. Not dishwasher safe. Dry thoroughly after washing.

Q: How long does shipping take?
A: 3–7 business days within Europe. Ships from EU, carefully packed by hand.