Colourful Droppers
Colourful Droppers
Small tool. Big developmental payoff.
A set of 6 colourful droppers might look simple, but the squeeze-and-release action that makes them so satisfying to use is exactly what young hands need. Every drop of water or paint transferred is a small act of muscle-building, coordination, and focus.
These are a staple in OT practice, and for good reason.
What's included:
- 6 colourful paint droppers
- Each measures approximately 6 cm.
What our OT says:
The pincer grip, thumb and index finger working together, is one of the most important skills a child develops before school. It underpins writing, buttoning, zipping, cutting, and countless other daily tasks. Droppers are one of the most natural ways to practise this grip because children are motivated by the outcome: they want to see the colour drop, mix, and spread.
Beyond grip, the controlled squeeze required to use a dropper strengthens the intrinsic muscles of the hand and develops the kind of bilateral coordination, where one hand holds while the other works, that children need throughout their school years.
How to play:
Fill a small bowl or cup with coloured water or diluted paint. Use the dropper to transfer liquid into an ice tray, onto paper, or into a sensory tray. Watch the colours drip, mix, and spread.
Other ways to play:
Use alongside a Pour and Play Sensory Set to add a transferring element. Drop coloured water onto coffee filters or paper towels to explore colour mixing. Use in the bath with plain water for mess-free practice. Set up a colour-sorting activity with a muffin tin and coloured water. Older children can use droppers for simple science experiments, exploring absorption, mixing, and cause and effect.
Suitable for: 3 years and older. Adult supervision recommended.
Let customers speak for us
Great addition to our light-box and there are more than one of each letter in this set. This gives you more word building opportunities.
What a great fine motor beading set. They give nice resistance when children push them together and pull them apart, which helps strengthen the fingers and improve hand control.
My nearly-4-year old daughter loves playing 'doctor' with this doll. She took it to school show and tell and it was a hit!
Another great buy from tiny tree toys <3
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The rope ladder brings instant adventure into the OT space. It invites pretend play while quietly working on grip strength, shoulder stability, core control, and bilateral coordination. Climbing rung by rung challenges motor planning and body awareness, while the imaginative element keeps children motivated and engaged. It’s a brilliant way to blend functional movement, confidence-building, and play in a way that feels exciting rather than therapeutic.
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I was so excited to see something new in educational games. This can be used in many different ways. Perhaps it would be useful to list the different ways it can be used from simple to complex.
We are using this in therapy and I think the size and challenge is perfect for many of the kids we work with. One suggestion would be to add an extra one of each colour to make it more challenging - so if they get to the last one, it’s a bigger challenge to choose the correct colour when copying a pattern. Also in case any get lost. But overall, good quality and a lovely game
Well made and cute. Exactly what you expect
These stick-on toys are so versatile and easy to carry with you. I was surprised and delighted to find so many uses for them. Started using them at 6 month and they are still in play a year later.
Our grandson, Lukas, is sooo happy with these - he is 3 and looooves them.
Absolutely love this product. It's only the beginning, but it looks durable, well worth the price. Again, so much to do with this product!
