Two young girls and a French bulldog enjoy a wooden activity table with tubes in a bright, cheerful living room. Two young girls play with a wooden activity table indoors as their brown dog rests nearby.

Introducing the NEW Sensory System!

What if one piece of furniture provided a platform for every type of indoor and outdoor play? Move, reach, scoop, pour, transfer, draw, create, experiment, and explore! This is not your average sand and water table!

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What makes it the best?

It’s all in the details! We took the best parts of traditional sand and water tables and added levels, multi-purpose play surfaces, and intentional details to create the ultimate activity center.
A sturdy wooden baby changing table, perfect for organizing essentials and making diaper changes convenient. Baby bath stand with arch canopy, deep tub, plywood shelf, and solid birch construction, featuring a 5-year warranty badge.
Middle-aged man with short brown hair, dressed in a tan jacket and red plaid shirt, smiles warmly at the camera. Middle-aged man with short brown hair, dressed in a tan jacket and red plaid shirt, smiles warmly at the camera.

Rooted in Theory

and inspired by the work of Tom Bedard, M. Ed. Tom has worked in the field of early childhood education for over 40 years enhancing his classroom sand and water tables by adding levels and features galore. Our design team turned to Tom, parents, and industry experts as the last word on how to create the very best Sensory and Activity Table around!

So many ways to play!

Two young children explore their imagination with dinosaur toys at a wooden activity table surrounded by trees and plants.

Greenguard Gold Certified

The Sensory System Table and Canopy has been awarded the rigorous standard of Greenguard Gold Certification - reserved only for products meeting the demanding air quality needs of the sensitive environments where children live and play.

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Accessories and toys to complement Sensory Table fun!

G31001 Sensory System Table Silo 1

Système sensoriel - Table avec auvent

$399.95
G31002 Sensory System Tubes and Clips Silo 1

Système sensoriel - Ensemble de tubes et de clips

$69.95
Two wooden chairs and a shelf hold up a Double Playsilk rainbow fort; baskets with open-ended toys and colorful fabric rest on the floor, all made from natural materials.

Soie de jeu Double Rainbow de Sarah's Silks

épuisé
$98.00
A crumpled square Playsilk, crafted from natural materials, features a green and blue scallop pattern on a white background—perfect for open-ended toys and imaginative play.

Soie de jeu dinosaure de Sarah's Silks

épuisé
$25.00
G6776 Little Bricks Main Image

Petites briques - 60 pc. Ensemble

$49.95
Child lying in bed under a blue Double Playsilk canopy decorated with stars and planets, pointing upward.

Soie de jeu Double Star de Sarah's Silks

épuisé
$98.00
Four Playclips with white bands, arranged in a grid on a light background—perfect open-ended toys for creative play and fort building.

Lot de 4 clips de jeu en érable de Sarah's Silks

$34.00
G6770 Branch Builders 1

Blocs de branche

$49.95
G3086 Treasure Tubes Clear Full Set | Clear

Tubes au trésor

$54.95
Five colorful folded Playsilk cloths arranged in a fan shape on a white background, each with a branded label. Made from natural materials, these open-ended toys inspire creative play and imagination.

Ensemble de soies enchantées de Sarah's Silks

épuisé
$88.00
Kit Fort de Sarah's Silks

Kit Fort de Sarah's Silks

$65.00
A hand holds a wooden Rainbow Playsilk Display, with colorful silk scarves threaded through it—perfect for brightening up any playroom.

Présentoir de soies de jeu arc-en-ciel de Sarah's Silks

épuisé
$20.00

Check out our blog for expert information, sensory play ideas and more!

A girl in a striped dress pours liquid into a tube structure with vibrant orange decorations in a cheerful playroom.

Tom Bedard’s Axioms of Play

When you and your child set up the Sensory System, there are no rules, but think of setting it up keeping all of the Axioms of Play in mind. What are they? Read all about Tom Bedard’s Axioms of Play here!
Children’s hands explore seashells in sand and green water, creating a fun sensory play experience.

The Benefits of Sand and Water Play

Children are naturally driven by sensory input and seek out sensory experiences, especially those found readily in nature, as a way to learn about the world around them. Read more on how to invite toddlers and kids to learn through play with simple sand and water activities.

Two young children play under a blue fabric canopy over a wooden sensory table, exploring textures and colors indoors.

Finding a Friend in Sarah Silks

Guidecraft is excited to collaborate with the well-loved brand, Sarah’s Silks, who shares all of our core learning and play values. The silks are a perfect addition to our Sensory Table activities.