Natural Channels and Stands

🌟 Natural Channels and Stands

Create dynamic water and sensory play experiences with our Natural Channels and Stands set. Crafted from premium Western Red Cedar, this multifunctional kit includes two sturdy stands and four rugged wooden channels, designed to integrate seamlessly with a TUFF Tray or work on their own. It encourages hands-on exploration of gravity, flow, and cause-and-effect—indoors or out.

🔍 Key Features & Learning Benefits

Elevated Channel Design
Two wooden stands support the channels at varying heights, offering an engaging environment for guided water flow and experimentation.

Four Durable Cedar Channels
Sturdy enough to hold water, marbles, sand, or other materials — perfect for early science investigations of gravity, flow rates, sinking/sailing, and kinetic motion. 

Red Cedar Construction
Naturally resistant to rot and insects, the lightweight stands and channels are easy to rearrange and built to endure outdoor conditions.

Indoor or Outdoor Use
Versatile enough to be used in classrooms, outdoor learning yard, or alongside messy play areas—ideal for year-round engagement. Add a tuff tray for more versatility 

🎯 Who It’s For

Perfect for preschools, outdoor classrooms, daycare centers, STEM hubs, and exploratory homes, this set enables:

Collaborative STEM discovery through manipulatives and water activities

Development of fine motor skills via pouring, aligning, and adjusting pieces

Learning about physics concepts—gravity, motion, force, cause-and-effect

Creative small-world play—using natural materials to build landscape flow systems

📏 Dimensions & Specs

Stands: 2 cedar stands, tallest approx. 89 cm (35″) height 

Channels: 4 natural wood channels (length and width sized for TUFF Tray compatibility)

Material: Western Red Cedar

Weight: ~30 lb total — sturdy, stable, yet portable

Use: Water Play, Messy Play

💬 Why Educators & Parents Love It

“Our students love watching water race down different angles—it's a real fascination for STEM learning.”

Highly praised for its durability, flexibility, and natural aesthetic, this set invites joyful experimentation and conversation.