As 2025 comes to a close, Yellow Door have shared their round-up of the top 10 products that inspired curiosity and creativity around the world. These resources continue to be widely used and well-regarded in early years settings, and we’re proud to stock each one.
10. Let’s Investigate – Fossils
A robust set of replica fossils designed for hands-on investigation. Suitable for outdoor areas, digging trays, and early science work, helping children develop observational skills and an interest in natural history.
9. 1–10 Natural Number Stacker
A tactile wooden stacker supporting number recognition, sequencing, and fine motor development. The natural finish works well in neutral, Montessori-inspired, or calm classroom spaces.
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8. Let's roll - garden bugs
Roller stones that create bug-themed patterns in dough, clay, or paint. A simple way to encourage mark making, spark conversations about minibeasts, and support creative exploration.
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7. Birds Sensory Play Stones
A durable set featuring familiar bird species. Useful for matching, identification, and vocabulary building, as well as outdoor nature-based activities.
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6. Emotion Stones
Designed to support emotional literacy, these stones show clear facial expressions that help children recognise and talk about different feelings in a calm, accessible way.
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5. Let’s Investigate – Bugs
Featuring realistic bug specimens, this set encourages close observation and comparison. Ideal for use with magnifiers, nature tables, or outdoor learning spaces.
4. Nature Collection Sensory Play Stones
Inspired by natural objects such as leaves, shells, and cones, this set supports pattern making, sorting, classification, and open-ended sensory exploration.
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3. Sensory Play Stones – Breads of the World
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2. Sensory Play Stones – Vegetables
Hard-wearing vegetable stones that work well in tuff trays, mud kitchens, and both indoor and outdoor play. Useful for counting, sorting, and encouraging conversations about healthy eating.
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1. Sensory Play Stones – Fruit
A colourful, versatile set frequently used in imaginative play, sorting activities, and sensory setups. The stones withstand water, mud, and outdoor conditions, making them a staple resource in early years environments.
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This top 10 showcases just a small part of Yellow Door’s wider range of playful, durable, and thoughtfully designed resources. We’re always pleased to support early years settings in choosing resources that encourage curiosity, creativity, and meaningful hands-on learning.