Encourage hands-on discovery, problem-solving and open-ended play with the Guttering Wooden Chutes and Stands Set. Designed to inspire young engineers and architects, this versatile resource helps children explore concepts such as gravity, movement, cause and effect through active experimentation and play.
Ideal for outdoor learning environments, nurseries and early years settings, the set includes six wooden chutes and three sturdy stands, allowing children to create ramps, tracks and pathways at different heights. Whether used with sand, natural loose parts, vehicles, balls or other resources, the learning possibilities are endless.
Made from sustainable wood, this eco-friendly alternative to plastic guttering blends beautifully into outdoor environments while supporting STEM learning through play.
Features
- Sustainable wooden chute and stand set
- Supports STEM and engineering-based learning
- Encourages open-ended and loose parts play
- Lightweight design for independent use
- Ideal for sand, water and outdoor investigations
- Includes three stands to create different heights and gradients
- Suitable for cause-and-effect exploration
- Encourages creativity, experimentation and problem-solving
- Natural finish complements outdoor learning spaces
- Flat-packed for assembly
What's Included
- 6 × Wooden Chutes
- 3 × Wooden Stands
Please Note: Other resources and accessories shown in images are not included.
Specifications
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Pack Size: 9 Pieces
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Chute Size: L100cm × W6cm
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Stand Height: 44cm
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Assembly Required: Yes
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Material: Wood
Benefits for Learners
Encourages STEM Learning
Children can investigate:
- Gravity
- Motion
- Speed
- Angles
- Cause and effect
- Basic engineering concepts
Promotes Independent Play
The lightweight components are easy for children to carry, position and rearrange independently.
Supports Problem Solving
Children can test different layouts, heights and gradients, encouraging experimentation and critical thinking.
Inspires Imaginative Play
Perfect for creating:
- Vehicle ramps
- Small world environments
- Ball runs
- Nature investigations
- Water channels
- Sand play activities
Eco-Friendly Resource
Manufactured from wood as a sustainable alternative to plastic play resources.
Areas of Learning Supported
- STEM Learning
- Physical Development
- Understanding the World
- Problem Solving
- Engineering Concepts
- Imaginative Play
- Outdoor Learning
Ideal For
- Nurseries
- Preschools
- Forest School Activities
- Outdoor Classrooms
- Loose Parts Play
- Sand & Water Play
- Small World Play
Why Buy from Learning SPACE?
The Guttering Wooden Chutes and Stands Set provides a fantastic open-ended learning resource that encourages exploration, investigation and creative thinking while supporting STEM learning in a natural outdoor environment.
