Cub & Bear's Monthly Sensory Play Subscription Box ~ November ~ Woodland Whispers

Step into a world of woodland wonder with Cub & Bear’s November Sensory Play Box — Woodland Whispers. Inspired by quiet winter forests, evergreen trees and the little creatures that call the woodland home, this thoughtfully curated box invites little hands to explore, create and imagine through open-ended sensory play.

From following mysterious woodland footprints and gathering golden acorns to creating forest floors and discovering the animals that live amongst the trees, every element has been carefully chosen to spark curiosity, creativity and hands-on exploration.

What’s Inside

Rainbow Eco Green Sparkle Sand (485g resealable pouch)

A beautifully soft, shimmering sensory sand inspired by the deep greens of an evergreen woodland. Perfect for creating forest floors, hiding woodland treasures and building imaginative small-world scenes. Its smooth texture is ideal for scooping, pouring, shaping and exploring, while the green sparkle adds a little woodland magic to every play invitation.

Bodkin & Roo Red Sensory Dough (300g tin) (Peppermint Scented)

A wonderfully festive twist for winter sensory play. This vibrant red, peppermint-scented sensory dough invites little hands to squish, roll, press and mould as they bring their woodland adventures to life. Create winding forest paths, shape woodland berries, build cosy animal homes or leave mysterious tracks through the forest floor. With its refreshing peppermint scent, this dough adds an extra sensory dimension to imaginative play.

Yellow Door Woodland Animal Roller (1 of 3 designs)

Each box includes one beautifully detailed woodland animal roller, featuring either a squirrel, rabbit or bird. Perfect for creating trails through sensory sand or impressions in dough, these rollers encourage little explorers to investigate patterns, discover textures and imagine the creatures moving through their winter woodland. Which woodland friend will you discover?

Wooden Acorns (Set of 6)

Six beautifully crafted wooden acorns in three complementary shades of yellow, ready to be gathered, sorted and hidden amongst the woodland floor. Perfect for counting, colour matching, creating patterns and collecting woodland treasures, these tactile wooden pieces bring natural charm to small-world play and encourage little imaginations to run wild.

Yellow Door Let’s Investigate – Woodland Footprints (1 of 6 designs)

A little woodland mystery awaits! Each box includes one beautifully detailed footprint stone from Yellow Door’s Let’s Investigate collection. With six possible designs — fox, squirrel, rabbit, frog, deer, buzzard, owl and mouse — little explorers can investigate the tracks left behind and imagine which creatures have passed through the woodland. Use alongside sensory sand and dough to create trails, tell stories and encourage curiosity about the animals that inhabit our natural world.

Engage Your Child’s Senses

Touch

Soft, sparkling sensory sand, smooth peppermint-scented dough and tactile wooden acorns create a rich sensory experience. Rolling, pressing, scooping and arranging the materials encourages hands-on exploration and fine motor practice.

Sight

Shimmering green sand, vibrant red dough, warm golden-yellow acorns and natural woodland-inspired details create an inviting sensory landscape reminiscent of an evergreen forest.

Smell

The refreshing peppermint scent of Bodkin & Roo’s sensory dough adds an extra sensory dimension, bringing a festive hint of winter to woodland adventures.

Imagination

Follow mysterious footprints, gather hidden acorns, build evergreen forests and create little woodland worlds. From imagining a squirrel collecting its winter treasures to discovering which animal has wandered along the forest path, open-ended materials invite endless possibilities for storytelling and imaginative play.

Educational Play

Woodland & Nature Exploration

Encourage curiosity about woodland habitats, animal tracks and the creatures that live in our natural environment. Explore how animals move, where they might shelter and how the woodland changes as winter approaches.

Fine Motor Development

Strengthen hand and finger coordination through scooping, pouring, rolling, pressing, shaping, arranging and manipulating sensory materials. Using the rollers to create impressions and trails offers additional opportunities to develop control and coordination.

Creative Storytelling

Create miniature woodland habitats, follow animal trails and invent stories about the creatures that live amongst the trees. Open-ended resources encourage imaginative thinking, problem solving and creative expression.

Sorting & Early Maths

Explore counting, colour recognition, matching, sorting, patterns and simple mathematical concepts using the six wooden acorns. Compare different shades, group treasures and count the footprints along a woodland path.

Observation & Investigation

Encourage little explorers to look closely at footprint patterns, notice differences and make predictions about which animals might have left their tracks. This simple invitation to investigate supports early scientific thinking, observation skills and curiosity about the natural world.

Calm & Focus

Sensory play offers opportunities for mindful exploration, repetition and sustained concentration. The satisfying textures and open-ended nature of the materials invite children to slow down, explore at their own pace and enjoy moments of peaceful, creative play.

Safety Notice

Not suitable for children under 36 months unless otherwise specified by the individual product manufacturer. Adult supervision is required during play. Sensory materials and small loose parts must be used in accordance with their individual age recommendations and safety instructions.

Box Contents

1 × Rainbow Eco Green Sparkle Sand

Size: 485g resealable pouch
Age: Not suitable for children under 3 years
Material: 100% natural mineral sand

1 × Bodkin & Roo Red Sensory Dough (Peppermint Scented)

Size: 300g tin
Age: Not suitable for children under 3 years
Ingredients: Flour, water, salt, vegetable oil, glycerine, cream of tartar, food colouring, food flavouring.
Warning: Choking hazard. Not to be used by children under 3 years old. Not suitable for consumption.

1 × Yellow Door Woodland Animal Roller

Design: Squirrel, rabbit or bird
Quantity: One roller per box
Size: Approx. 72 x 34mm
Age: Suitable from 2 years
Material: Durable stone mix

1 × Wooden Acorns (Set of 6)

Size: Approx. 63mm
Age: Suitable from 3 years
Material: Wood

1 × Yellow Door Let’s Investigate – Woodland Footprints

Design: Fox, squirrel, rabbit, frog, deer, buzzard, owl or mouse
Size: Approx. 75mm
Age: Suitable from 24 months
Material: Durable stone mix