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Luv That Tray! is a set of four placemat trays with raised sides.
The four trays (red, blue, green, and yellow) arrive wrapped in
cellophane together with a brightly colored display page describing
ideas for use. Designed for use with crafts, meals, sorting activities,
or any activity using small manipulative parts, the trays keep
parts and messes within the space of the tray. They are not in
a true rectangular shape as one long side extends into somewhat
of a spout. They are flexible so that liquid spills, dry rice or
noodles, or other items can be directed into the sink, the trash,
or a storage container easily. The trays easily wipe clean with
their smooth plastic surface, but they are also dishwasher safe.
Luv That Tray! would be a helpful addition for various homeschool
tasks. The bright colors make them perfect for preschool through
elementary students, but the usefulness makes them appropriate
for any age group and any activity. Our homeschool was able to
use them for preschool activities for our youngest, craft activities
for our kindergartener, and science activities for our son in middle
school. We often use our round coffee table for activities, and
all four trays fit edge to edge around the table with the extended
spout portion at the outside edge, perfectly forming a circular
shape.
Once you use one, you will find it very easy to Luv That Tray!
The set of four will easily cover the needs of most families while
a couple of sets can handle a small preschool class or co-op group.
Science projects become less intimidating when you know clean-up
is simple, and working at the formal dining room table is safer
when working with materials on the tray. The bright colors help
children find their own space when parent-teachers designate a
particular child or activity to a particular color of tray. We
even set up center activities, with each child working through
every tray color until completion. This made the completion of
tasks easily understandable by even our preschooler. Any family
planning on sorting small manipulatives, completing any messy craft
activity, or enjoying science activities with liquids will enjoy
those projects more thoroughly (and cleanly) when using Luv That
Tray!
Product review by Donna Campos, Senior Product
Reviewer, The
Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC, August 2010
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