Mixed Length Decking Pack - Pack of 16

Our Mixed Length Decking Pack is a dream collection of planks for any maker’s space and shelter setup! With this fantastic pack, learners can build, balance, stack, and role play their way through endless projects. The planks come in four different lengths (from a mighty 1.5m down to a handy 75cm), providing just the right size for every imagination-fueled project, whether it’s creating shelving for the or crafting a cosy  for some serious pretend play. These versatile decking boards are built for long-lasting outdoor fun. 

Each plank is designed to engage busy hands and growing minds, offering an excellent addition to your area (which, by the way, makes the perfect home for these decking pieces when they’re not in use!). EYFS learners can turn these into everything from ‘bridges over the sandpit’ to shelving for a Sand Pit and Architect’s House. And if you’re looking to add variety, they’re the perfect companions for our or our imagineering blocks. 

The different lengths allow for layering, stacking, and arranging in countless ways, promoting coordination and teamwork in the process. Best of all, these natural wood planks blend beautifully into outdoor settings, helping to keep your play area both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

But don’t limit them to one kind of play area – these planks are ideal in EYFS construction settings and tinkering areas. Bring a few into the mud kitchen for shelves, use them as boundaries in an obstacle course, or add some  if your learners are ready to take things to the next level! This decking pack is truly a loose-parts wonder, primed for constructing, tinkering, or simply sparking new ideas with each setup. 

Features

• Mixed lengths for flexible builds: This pack includes 16 decking pieces in four lengths: 1.5m, 1m, 80cm, and 75cm, making it easy to add variety to your constructions. Perfect for everything from small shelves to balance beams, it’s an instant creativity boost!
• Durable and outdoor-ready: These decking planks are built for all-weather fun but need a treatment every six months to maintain their look and durability. Ideal for both outdoor play areas and outdoor makers spaces, they’ll handle whatever learners dream up.
• No Assembly Required: No screws, bolts, or time-consuming assembly required! Just place them in your play area, and learners are ready to stack, line up, or lay them out – they’re play-ready from the get-go.
• Natural Aesthetic for Outdoor Settings: Designed to blend into outdoor play areas seamlessly, these decking boards have a natural wood finish that suits a wide range of play setups, whether in a Sand Pit and Architect's House or alongside other loose parts items.
• Sized for Versatile Play: Each piece is perfectly sized for EYFS hands, allowing educators to use them in various construction and role play setups without overwhelming the space. From shelves to ramps, they’re ready for every play scenario.

Benefits

• Supports Open-Ended Exploration: The different lengths provide variety for young learners to experiment with, encouraging them to construct, deconstruct, and explore in open-ended ways. It’s a valuable tool for building independence and confidence in problem-solving.
• Builds Fine and Gross Motor Skills: Handling the planks, lifting them, and stacking them into creative designs helps learners develop essential fine and gross motor skills. Each piece is an opportunity for hands-on, physical learning that feels like pure play.
• Encourages Teamwork and Social Play: Learners naturally come together to build, balance, and create, supporting social skills and cooperative play. They can work together to craft or construct an obstacle course, shelves or bridges promoting teamwork in a fun way.
• Enhances Spatial Awareness: Moving and arranging these decking pieces helps learners develop spatial awareness, essential for early math and reasoning skills. They’ll learn the basics of balance, measurement, and coordination through exciting hands-on play.
• Perfect for Themed Role Play: From pirate ships to mud kitchens, these planks are a fantastic resource for inspiring role play in EYFS settings. They’re a great way to transform any play area into a new adventure – the only limit is imagination!