Coral Reef Activity Cube

Name: Coral Reef Activity Cube
Brand: Hape
SKU: E1907
Price: 659.95 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 659.95

Description
Delivery 4 - 7 Business Days
Cleaning Your Waiting Area Toys

Bring the wonders of the ocean to your waiting area, children's center, or therapy space with the Coral Reef Activity Cube. Designed to captivate the imagination and attention of young children, this interactive play center offers a variety of activities that encourage learning, social engagement, and sensory development.

Size: 29 1/4" x 29 1/4" x 39 3/4"

Whether it’s used in a pediatric waiting room, a daycare, or a children's therapy center, the Coral Reef Activity Cube is built to entertain and educate simultaneously, making it the perfect choice for any space where children gather.

The hex sides feature:

🐠Sea Creatures Pathfinder Panel
🐢 Turtle Zig Zag Game Panel
🐡Blowfish with googly Eyes Spinner Panel
🦐 Hide and Seek blocks featuring a Boat and a Fish Panel
Bubble Gears Spinner Panel
Diving Helmet Mirror Panel

A Sea of Sensory Play

The Coral Reef Activity Cube is themed around an underwater adventure, providing children with a vibrant, visually stimulating environment that instantly draws them in. The bright blues, greens, and reds echo the colors of a coral reef teeming with fish, sea creatures, and plants.

With playful illustrations of fish, crabs, starfish, and turtles, the cube transforms any room into a fun and engaging space that feels like a deep-sea exploration.

At the top of the cube, children will find a variety of bead maze tracks featuring colorful beads that can be manipulated along loops and curves. These beads allow children to develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive skills while fostering creativity.

Multiple Interactive Play Panels

Each side of the Coral Reef Activity Cube offers something different, ensuring that children of various ages and abilities can find something they enjoy. The variety of activities includes:

Spin and Slide Puzzles: Children can manipulate large, colorful gears, turn knobs, or slide pieces along tracks to solve simple puzzles, helping develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking. The sliding sea creatures offer additional tactile stimulation and help with fine motor control.
Underwater-Themed Mazes: The sides of the cube also feature delightful underwater-themed mazes that challenge children to guide characters such as turtles and fish through twists and turns. These mazes are excellent for developing spatial awareness and logic.
Submarine Porthole Features: One of the unique and visually engaging elements of the cube is the large submarine porthole on one side. Children can peer through the round window as they pretend to be deep-sea explorers navigating through an imaginary underwater world. This encourages role play, which is an essential part of childhood development.
Oceanic Gear Mechanisms: The colorful gears on another side of the cube feature designs of fish, crabs, and other marine animals, turning every spin into an opportunity for learning. The gear system teaches children about cause and effect while fostering creativity and experimentation.

Because of its hexagonal shape, the Coral Reef Activity Cube offers easy access to multiple children at once, making it ideal for spaces with high foot traffic or waiting rooms where children might play together.

Its open design promotes socialization, collaboration, and shared play, which can be particularly beneficial in therapy settings where children work on social and emotional skills.

Ideal for Multiple Settings

The Coral Reef Activity Cube fits perfectly into a variety of environments:

Pediatric Waiting Rooms: Turn any waiting room into an interactive and educational space. The Coral Reef Activity Cube keeps children engaged and entertained while they wait, making the time pass more quickly for both kids and their parents.
Children's Centers: Whether it’s a daycare, preschool, or community center, this activity cube encourages learning through play. Its vibrant design and multiple features provide children with endless opportunities to explore and discover while improving essential developmental skills.
Therapy Centers: For children with sensory needs or developmental challenges, the Coral Reef Activity Cube offers a range of tactile, visual, and cognitive activities that can help them work on motor skills, problem-solving, and social interaction. The play panels are designed to be engaging but not overwhelming, making it a great tool for occupational therapists or special needs educators.
Libraries and Public Spaces: The cube's compact footprint allows it to fit comfortably in various public areas, including libraries and community centers, where children can engage with it independently or alongside others.

Why Choose the Coral Reef Activity Cube?

Encourages Independent Play: The cube is perfect for allowing children to engage in solo play, discovering and learning at their own pace.
Supports Group Interaction: With six different sides, multiple children can interact with the activity cube at once, fostering teamwork, cooperation, and shared problem-solving.
Promotes Motor Skill Development: From manipulating beads to spinning gears, the activities on the cube are designed to improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive development.
Visually Engaging Design: The bright, marine-themed design appeals to children and encourages them to explore the various activities.
Safe and Durable: Built from sturdy materials and designed with safety in mind, the Coral Reef Activity Cube is ideal for high-traffic areas and spaces where children play frequently.

Age: 2+ Made by Hape

I'm so very pleased with this activity cube. I manage a public library and this sits in our Children's Room."

---Tamara T., SensoryEdge customer

This item ships direct from Wisconsin.
Ground delivery 4 - 7 Business Days
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How to Clean Waiting Area Toys

Keeping waiting area toys clean is important for both staff and children. The good news is that most high-quality waiting area toys can be cleaned quickly and safely using the right disinfectant wipes.

We recommend using hospital-grade disinfectant wipes, such as those from the PDI line, which are commonly used in medical and professional settings.

What to look for in disinfectant wipes

Effective against germs and bacteria, Choose wipes that clearly state they are effective against common bacteria and viruses. This information is listed on the packaging and is based on the wipe’s active ingredients.
Safe for children and staff, Not all disinfectant wipes are created equal. Look for wipes that are labeled safe for use in environments where children are present. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, including any hand-washing recommendations.
Low-odor and low-residue formulas, Many modern disinfectant wipes are designed to clean effectively without leaving behind harsh chemical fumes or irritating residue. These are ideal for enclosed spaces like waiting rooms and therapy clinics.
Fast drying, Most disinfectant wipes are designed to air dry quickly. In many cases, surfaces dry within about 90 seconds, allowing toys to be returned to use without long downtime.
Surface compatibility, Always confirm that the disinfectant wipe you choose is appropriate for the surface you’re cleaning. Some wipes may not be recommended for certain finishes, so checking the label helps prevent surface damage over time.
Environmentally conscious options, Many disinfectant wipes are now made with biodegradable materials and reduced chemical concentrations, offering strong cleaning performance with a more environmentally friendly profile.