MyPlate Island Activity Cube

$ 3,299.95

MyPlate Island Activity Cube

$ 3,299.95
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Designed for Waiting Areas Designed for Waiting Areas
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Product Description

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

Description

The MyPlate Island Activity Cube puts five sides of hands-on nutrition education in the middle of your waiting area. Built around the USDA's MyPlate framework, each panel teaches children about healthy food choices through magnetic puzzles, matching games, and interactive play, not worksheets or posters. Children who are waiting learn something real without knowing they're being taught.

Specification Detail
Dimensions 28" H x 28" W x 26" D
Weight 135 lbs
Finish Maple
Number of panels 5 - one per side including top
Loose parts None - all elements secured within panels
Construction Heavy-duty melamine, softly rounded corners
Assembly Some assembly required - ships in 5 boxes, hardware included
Item number 15-P25-MYP
Warranty 2-year manufacturer's warranty
Manufacturer Playscapes / Gressco, made in the U.S.A.

Five Panels, Five Activities

MyPlate Magnetic Puzzle

Children arrange food group pieces on the MyPlate diagram, learning how to build a balanced meal through hands-on play.

 MyPlate MatchUp

A matching activity that reinforces the five food groups, fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy, in a game format that works independently or with a partner.
Fruit Mirror

A fun-house style mirror framed with colorful fruit illustrations. The reflection draws children in with a smile while reinforcing the fruit food group visually.

 Community Garden

An interactive garden panel where children explore fruits, vegetables, and flowers growing together, encouraging cooperative play and conversation about fresh food.
MyPlate Magic (top panel)

The interactive top panel combines activity sliders and bead runs with healthy eating messaging, giving children something to do while they stand at the cube.
Cleaning Note

Avoid ammonia-based cleaners on acrylic panel surfaces, as ammonia may cause cloudiness over time. Most commercial hospital-grade disinfectant solutions are safe for all surfaces of this cube.

Why Clinics and Health Centers Choose It

Nutrition education that happens naturally

Children engage with the MyPlate framework through play rather than instruction. For pediatric practices, WIC offices, and health centers where nutritional messaging matters, the cube reinforces those messages in the waiting room before the appointment even begins.

Five activities hold attention far longer than one

A child who finishes one panel simply moves to the next. With five distinct activities across the cube, a single installation keeps multiple children occupied at the same time without any of them getting in each other's way.

No loose parts, no staff involvement required

Every element is permanently secured within its panel. Nothing falls on the floor, nothing gets pocketed, and nothing needs to be reset. The cube runs itself while your staff handles patients.

What to Expect in Your Space

A waiting area with the MyPlate Island in it is a different kind of waiting area. Children who might otherwise be restless are standing at the cube, moving puzzle pieces, matching food groups, and making faces in the fruit mirror. That engagement is good for the children and good for the adults in the room with them.

• Heavy-duty melamine, maple finish • Softly rounded corners throughout
• No loose parts, no batteries • Healthcare infection control rated
• Ships in 5 boxes, assembly hardware included • 2-year manufacturer's warranty
• Made in the U.S.A. by Gressco • Item 15-P25-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.