Coral Reef Activity Cube
Coral Reef Activity Cube
Product Description
- Description
- Delivery 4 - 7 Business Days
- Cleaning Your Waiting Area Toys
Description
The Coral Reef Activity Cube is a hexagonal activity center built around an underwater theme, large enough for several children to use simultaneously, one child per panel.
Six sides offer six distinct activities: a sea creatures pathfinder, a turtle zig zag game, a blowfish spinner with googly eyes, a hide-and-seek panel with sliding boat and fish blocks, a bubble gears spinner, and a diving helmet mirror. A bead maze runs across the top.
The hexagonal shape is the key structural feature: it opens the cube to the room on all sides and eliminates the traffic-jam problem that square cubes create when multiple children want to play at once. Made by Hape, ages 2 and up.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29¼" W x 29¼" D x 39¾" H |
| Shape | Hexagonal: 6 play panels plus bead maze top |
| Ages | 2 and up |
| Manufacturer | Hape |
Play Panels
| Panel | Activity | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Creatures Pathfinder | Guide sea creatures along a pathfinder track | Fine motor, spatial reasoning |
| Turtle Zig Zag Game | Navigate a turtle through a zig zag maze | Problem solving, hand-eye coordination |
| Blowfish Spinner | Spin the blowfish with googly eyes | Cause and effect, visual tracking |
| Hide and Seek Blocks | Slide blocks to reveal and hide a boat and fish | Object permanence, fine motor |
| Bubble Gears Spinner | Interconnected gears with bubble and ocean motifs | Cause and effect, mechanical reasoning |
| Diving Helmet Mirror | Porthole-style mirror, peek through as a deep-sea diver | Self-awareness, imaginative play |
| Bead Maze Top | Colorful beads on looping wire tracks | Fine motor, concentration, bilateral coordination |
Where These Work Best
The hexagonal shape means multiple children can play at once without crowding or waiting for a turn at the same panel. Each child naturally gravitates to a different side, which reduces conflict and keeps several children engaged independently for the full duration of a wait. The ocean theme works across a wide age range and holds attention reliably in the two-and-up bracket.
Six panels with six distinct activity types give therapists a single piece of equipment that addresses fine motor, bilateral coordination, cause-and-effect understanding, spatial reasoning, and self-awareness in one session. The variety also means children who disengage from one activity can shift to an adjacent panel without leaving the cube, which supports sustained therapeutic engagement without redirection.
The open hexagonal footprint makes the Coral Reef cube a natural room anchor: children orbit it, share panels cooperatively, and return to it repeatedly across the day. The ocean theme sustains imaginative play narratives that children extend beyond the cube itself, making it a generative presence in any room rather than a single-use toy.
| • Hexagonal: 6 children can play simultaneously | • 6 distinct play panels plus bead maze top |
| • Ages 2 and up | • Made by Hape - Item E1907 |
Delivery 4 - 7 Business Days
- This item ships direct from Wisconsin.
- Ground delivery 4 - 7 Business Days
- 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.