Pond Sensory Play Tray | 3D Printed Montessori Sorting Tray with Counters – Playtessori

Eco-friendly 3D printed pond sorting tray with ducks, lily pads and lotus flowers. Perfect Montessori sensory toy for preschoolers and kindergarden. Shop now at Playtessori.

Discover a Peaceful Pond World

Bring nature-inspired play into your home or classroom with the Pond Sorting Tray — a beautifully detailed, 3D printed sensory toy designed for open-ended play, sorting, and fine motor development. Featuring a scalloped pond-shaped tray, a family of ducks, layered lily pads, and delicate lotus flowers, this set turns quiet play into a rich learning experience.

Made from eco-friendly PLA, each piece is carefully printed with smooth, child-safe edges and vibrant, long-lasting colors.

What's Included in the Pond Sorting Tray?

This complete pond-themed sorting set includes:

• 1 x Pond tray 
• 2 x Large lily pad pieces (loose, matching the tray compartments)
• 5 x Small lily pad pieces (assorted sizes for sorting and stacking)
• 3 x Yellow rubber-style ducks
• 3 x Brown mallard ducks
• 5 x Pink lotus flowers
• 1 x White lotus flower
• 4 x Cattail (reed) pieces

In total, this set includes 24 individual pieces, giving children plenty of variety for sorting, counting, and imaginative pond play.

Why Parents and Educators Love This Toy

Is the Pond Sorting Tray good for sensory play?
Yes. The tray's varied textures, shapes and colors make it ideal for sensory bins, sensory tables, and calming hands-on play. Children can arrange the ducks and lily pads freely or use the tray as a base for a themed sensory bin.

Is this a Montessori toy?
The Pond Sorting Tray follows Montessori principles of open-ended, nature-based play. It encourages independent exploration, sorting by size and color, and 1:1 correspondence (matching each duck or flower to a spot on the tray).

What skills does this toy develop?

• Fine motor skills (picking up, placing and sorting small pieces)
• Sorting and categorization (by color, size or type)
• Counting and early math concepts
• Language development (naming pond animals and plants)
• Imaginative and small world play

Is it safe for toddlers?
This toy contains small parts and is recommended for children ages 3 and up, with adult supervision during play.

Materials & Care

• Material: Eco-friendly PLA (plant-based, non-toxic, biodegradable)
• Cleaning: Hand-wash with warm water only
• Not dishwasher safe
• Avoid exposure to temperatures above 60°C  to prevent warping
• Slight layer lines are a natural feature of 3D printing and make each piece unique

Perfect For

• Sensory bins and sensory tables
• Small world and imaginative pond play
• Sorting, counting and matching activities
• Spring and summer nature units
• Homeschool, preschool and therapy settings
• A thoughtful gift for toddlers and Montessori families

Shipping & Handling

• Carefully packed in protective packaging
• Ships within 10 business days
• Colors may vary slightly from photos depending on your screen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pieces come with the Pond Sorting Tray?
The set includes 24 pieces total: 1 tray, 7 lily pads, 6 ducks, 6 lotus flowers, and 4 cattails.

What age is this toy suitable for?
Recommended for children ages 3 and up due to small parts.

What material is it made from?
The set is 3D printed using eco-friendly, plant-based PLA filament, which is non-toxic and biodegradable.

Can I wash this toy?
Yes — hand-wash with warm water. Avoid dishwashers, hot water above 60°C, and prolonged direct sunlight.

Is this toy handmade?
Yes, each piece is 3D printed to order in our studio, so small variations between pieces are normal and part of what makes each set unique.

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