MyPlate Magnetic Activity Table

$ 1,099.95

MyPlate Magnetic Activity Table

$ 1,099.95
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Product Description

  • Description
  • Delivery About 2 - 3 Weeks
  • Cleaning Your Waiting Area Toys

Description

The MyPlate Magnetic Play Table turns the USDA's MyPlate nutrition framework into a hands-on puzzle game. The central MyPlate logo divides the table surface into the five food groups, and 20 magnetic puzzle pieces representing each group snap into place using wands.

Children build a balanced plate together, guided by the illustrations of families shopping, cooking, and eating that wrap the table's sides. It is a purposeful play surface for any setting where nutrition education belongs.

Specification Detail
Dimensions 22" H x 37" diameter
Weight 72 lbs
Puzzle pieces 20 - enclosed under glass, moved by magnetic wands
Wands included 4 magnetic wands
Finish Maple
Assembly Required - hardware and instructions included
Item number 15-MPT-MYP
Warranty 2-year manufacturer's warranty
Manufacturer Playscapes / Gressco, made in the U.S.A.

How It Works

The table surface is divided by the official MyPlate logo into the five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Twenty magnetic puzzle pieces representing each group sit under the glass surface, moved by the four included wands.

Children use the wands to sort and place food pieces into the correct sections, building a complete balanced plate. The table sides show families shopping at the market, preparing meals together, and eating together - reinforcing the message that healthy eating is a shared, joyful activity.

Cleaning Note

Avoid ammonia-based cleaners on the glass surface - ammonia may cause cloudiness over time. Most commercial hospital-grade disinfectant solutions are safe for this table.

Why Clinics and Schools Choose It

MyPlate is the active federal nutrition standard

The USDA MyPlate framework is what school nutrition programs, pediatric practices, WIC offices, and dietitian clinics use to teach healthy eating. A play table built around that framework is immediately recognizable and credible to every healthcare and education professional who walks in. It fits naturally alongside MyPlate posters, handouts, and curricula already in use.

The puzzle mechanic is cooperative by design

Four wands means up to four children playing simultaneously, each responsible for moving their food pieces into the right section of the plate. The table naturally creates a structured cooperative activity - children divide the task, check each other's work, and complete the plate together. That social dimension makes it more engaging and more educational than a solo puzzle.

Coordinates with the MyPlate product line

The MyPlate Magnetic Play Table is part of a coordinated product family that includes the MyPlate Island Activity Cube and the MyPlate Magnetic Wall Panel. Facilities building a nutrition-focused environment can carry the MyPlate theme across the wall, the floor, and the center of the room.

What to Expect in Your Space

A play table that children use to build a balanced plate is a play table that starts conversations - between children, and between children and the adults with them. For any practice where nutrition is part of the mission, the MyPlate table earns its footprint every day it is in use.

• MyPlate logo divides surface into 5 food groups • 20 enclosed magnetic puzzle pieces, 4 wands
• Family nutrition illustrations on table sides • Maple finish, no loose parts
• Healthcare infection control rated • Assembly hardware and instructions included
• 2-year manufacturer's warranty • Made in the U.S.A. by Gressco - Item 15-MPT-MYP

Delivery About 2 - 3 Weeks

  • This item is made to order and ships factory direct from Wisconsin.
  • Production/Delivery is about 2 - 3 Weeks
  • We will email you the tracking number when your order ships.

Cleaning Your Waiting Area Toys

Keeping waiting area toys clean is simple when you use the right products. Our wall toys and activity panels are built with smooth, hard surfaces specifically designed to clean quickly and safely alongside other high-contact surfaces in your facility.

We recommend hospital-grade disinfectant wipes such as those from the PDI line, which are widely used in medical, dental, and therapy settings. When choosing a disinfectant wipe for your waiting area toys, look for the following:

Effective against germs Choose wipes that clearly state effectiveness against common bacteria and viruses. This information is listed on the packaging based on the wipe's active ingredients.
Safe for children and staff Look for wipes labeled safe for use in environments where children are present. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, including any hand-washing recommendations after use.
Low odor and low residue Modern disinfectant wipes are designed to clean thoroughly without leaving harsh chemical fumes or irritating residue, making them ideal for enclosed spaces like waiting rooms and therapy clinics.
Fast drying Most hospital-grade wipes air dry within approximately 90 seconds, allowing toys to be returned to use immediately with minimal downtime for your staff.
Surface compatible Always confirm the wipe is appropriate for the surface being cleaned. Some formulations are not recommended for certain finishes, so checking the label prevents surface damage over time.
Environmentally conscious Many disinfectant wipes are now made with biodegradable materials and reduced chemical concentrations, offering strong cleaning performance with a lower environmental footprint.

Using the right disinfectant wipes keeps your waiting area toys clean, safe, and ready for the next child, while protecting both your patients and your staff. If you have questions about cleaning a specific product, we are always happy to help at help@sensoryedge.com or 800-734-8019.