Recycled Plastic Buckets and Spades - 6 Piece Set

Get digging, pouring, and castle-building with this vibrant set of 3 buckets and 3 spades, made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. Tough enough for daily use and stylishly eco-conscious, these buckets feature a 100% cotton handle—gentle on hands, even when full of play sand or water.

Perfect for use in a sand pit, sand and water tray, or as part of a sand and water play table setup, this set encourages open-ended, hands-on learning. The spades are just the right size for scooping, shaping, and transferring, whether you're working with sand, water or mixing up a seaside stew in our .

Ideal for EYFS and primary settings, this set supports fine motor development, teamwork, early maths, and creative play. From filling a bucket in our Sensory Exploration Station to building the tallest mound in our , there’s plenty of opportunity to explore materials and volume through play.

Robust, colourful, and made with the planet in mind, these buckets and spades are a must-have addition to your outdoor water play and sand and water table resources. Sustainability has never looked so fun!

Features

• Set of 6 Pieces: Includes 3 buckets and 3 spades, ideal for group play and a variety of sand and water play activities.
• Made from 100% Recycled Plastic: Crafted from post-consumer materials, offering a sustainable and eco-conscious alternative for early years settings.
• 100% Cotton Handles: Soft and durable handles make the buckets easy to carry, even when filled with water or play sand.
• Robust Construction: Designed to withstand daily use in sand pits, sand and water trays, and outdoor water play environments.
• Bright Assorted Colours: Visually appealing and easy to spot in busy sand and water tables or outdoor play areas.

Benefits

• Fine Motor Development: Scooping, digging, and pouring help strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination.
• Creative and Imaginative Play: Encourages storytelling and role play—whether building castles, cooking up creations, or digging for treasure.
• Early Maths Concepts: Supports learning through measuring, filling, comparing volumes, and counting scoops in sand and water play.
• Collaboration and Communication: Promotes teamwork and language development as children work together to build, transport, or share tools.
• Environmental Awareness: Sparks conversations around recycling, sustainability, and caring for our planet through hands-on use of eco-friendly resources.