Waxi Sticks

Regular price R 25.00 ZAR

Simple materials. Endless possibilities.

These flexible, wax-coated sticks invite your child to bend, twist, and shape their ideas into something real. They stick lightly to surfaces and to each other, making it easy to create, adjust, and try again without frustration.

There are no rules here. Just open-ended play that encourages curiosity, imagination, and hands-on learning.

What’s included:

  • A set of 50 flexible, wax-coated creative sticks in 10 colours
  • A mix of colours to inspire open-ended play
  • Easy-to-use sticks that gently stick to smooth surfaces (paper, card, tables, windows, whiteboards)
  • Resealable packaging for tidy storage and play on the go

What Does the OT Says?

Occupational therapists love wax craft sticks for good reason. Waxy Stix offer a rich, multi-sensory experience that supports children's development in several key areas:

  • Fine motor skills: bending, pinching and shaping strengthens pincer grasp, bilateral coordination, in-hand manipulation, and prehension the same muscles used for holding a pencil.
  • Tactile stimulation: the waxy texture activates the tactile sensory system, benefiting both sensory-seeking and sensory-sensitive children.
  • Visual-motor integration: copying shapes and letters with Waxy Stix builds the visual perception skills foundational to reading, writing, and math.
  • Self-regulation & focus: ideal as a calming fidget tool for children with ADHD, autism spectrum traits, or sensory processing differences.
  • Confidence building: because sticks lift and reposition easily, "mistakes" disappear, reducing frustration and boosting self-confidence.

Other ways to play

  • Shape letters and numbers for early literacy and maths practice
  • Build 3D doodle sculptures: animals, buildings, characters
  • Create wearable jewellery: bracelets, rings, and necklaces
  • Personalise and decorate stationery, notebooks, and phone cases
  • Make seasonal décor: stars, snowflakes, flowers, hearts
  • Use as a quiet, no-mess activity on car trips and at restaurants
  • Trace shapes and outlines as a coloring or drawing guide
  • Press sticks along handwriting lines as tactile letter-formation cues
  • Build maps, geometry shapes, and diagrams for school projects
  • Design picture frames and gift wrap decorations