Investigation Station
Investigation Station
Investigation Station
Description:
Turn your outdoor area into a world of wonder with our Investigation Station, the perfect place for little scientists, explorers, and inventors to get hands-on with nature, messy play, and magical discoveries.
Key Features:
- Spacious tabletop with 2 mixing bowls for mixing, pouring, sorting, and exploring a range of materials
- Open design allows children to work together, share ideas, and investigate side by side
- The storage shelf below keeps magnifiers, tools, and natural treasures tidy and ready for use
- Perfect for sensory play, exploring natural materials, and messy play, water and sand experiments
- Supports curiosity-led learning linked to science, STEM, and the EYFS Understanding the World curriculum.
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Curriculum-Based Learning:
Description
Our Investigation Station invites children to roll up their sleeves and explore the world through hands-on discovery. Whether mixing potions, studying leaves and bugs, or experimenting with how water flows through different materials, this engaging station encourages curiosity, imagination, and creative thinking.
Crafted from pressure-treated timber, it’s built to withstand outdoor use throughout the seasons. The open layout allows multiple children to gather and work together, fostering teamwork, communication, and problem-solving as they explore nature and science through play.
Perfect for nurseries, primary schools, and forest school environments, our Investigation Station links seamlessly to STEM learning and environmental education. It transforms outdoor learning spaces into hubs of curiosity, where messy play meets meaningful learning.
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name | Investigation Station |
| Dimensions | 0.70m (l) x 0.70m (w) x 0.50m (h) |
| Key Materials | Pressure Treated Redwood Timber; Birch Plywood; Stainless Steel Bowl |
| Mobility (optional) | Lockable castor wheels |
| Timber guarantee | 8 years guarantee against wood rot and fungal decay for Pressure Treated Redwood Timber (see T&Cs for full details) |
Curriculum Based Learning
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Physical Development
Enhances fine motor skills through manipulation of objects and tools.
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Expressive Arts & Design
Inspires creative experimentation, linking STEM activities with imaginative exploration.
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Communication & Language
Supports discussion, explanation and vocabulary development, linked to EYFS speaking and listening.
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Understanding the World
Encourages scientific inquiry, observation, and experimentation, promoting curiosity and problem-solving.
Guarantees & Guidance
Material Guarantees:
8 year guarantee on Pressure Treated Redwood Timber
Guidance for use:
- Must be used under supervision
- Visually inspect prior to each use
- Do not use abrasive liquids to clean
- For more details refer to your Eden Play Maintenance Manual.
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