Learning Resources

Playfoam 8-Pack

Item No: 21-1906
The tactile sense
Fine motor skills
Shape and colour recognition

Get ready for endless squish-and-shape adventures with Playfoam! Create colourful letters, numbers, funny animals, a dream house, or any other imaginative creations you can think of.

Playfoam is made of tiny foam beads that stick together for easy modelling, yet pull apart effortlessly when it's time to start again. The vibrant colours inspire imaginative play, while the wonderfully squishy texture helps develop fine motor skills.

This light and colourful foam stays mess-free. It doesn't crumble, stick to skin or surfaces, or dry out.

Playfoam contains polymer, polystyrene beads, and colour pigments. As with all Learning Resources products, it fully complies with all applicable EU toy safety regulations.

This set includes 8 pods of Playfoam in different colours.

What makes this product special

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€10.15
In stock. Delivery 2-4 business days
Order within 17h, 7m, 38s. Est. delivery: 10.–13.07.2026.

What makes this product special

Get ready for endless squish-and-shape adventures with Playfoam! Create colourful letters, numbers, funny animals, a dream house, or any other imaginative creations you can think of.

Playfoam is made of tiny foam beads that stick together for easy modelling, yet pull apart effortlessly when it's time to start again. The vibrant colours inspire imaginative play, while the wonderfully squishy texture helps develop fine motor skills.

This light and colourful foam stays mess-free. It doesn't crumble, stick to skin or surfaces, or dry out.

Playfoam contains polymer, polystyrene beads, and colour pigments. As with all Learning Resources products, it fully complies with all applicable EU toy safety regulations.

This set includes 8 pods of Playfoam in different colours.

Suitable for children aged 3 yrs. to 8 yrs.

Creative toys encourage your child to set their imagination free and concentrate on creating something beautiful. Also, your child's fine motor skills are strengthened, and they relax.

In our creative play category, you can read our top tips on making room for your child's arts, crafts, and creative projects.

Do you know the differences between the various types of clay and modelling compounds?

Read all about what they’re made of and how to use them right here.

This activity supports important skills which help support your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:

  • Strengthens your child's fine motor skills through play.
  • An excellent way to support your child's tactile sense. A well-developed tactile sense can increase your child's well-being.
Item number 21-1906
Age 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. , 8 yrs.
Function Imagination, Fine motor skills, Immersion and relaxation, Shape and colour recognition

Do you know Learning Resources?

As their name suggests, it's important for Learning Resources to provide children with materials that make learning fun.

In particular, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a focal point at Learning Resources. For instance, your child can learn to build robots, code, do experiments, and explore their world. For teachers and educators, Learning Resources is a learning goldmine. Sorting animals, coding dinosaurs, and math games can really spice up the teaching.

See all our products from Learning Resources here.

Delivery time: 2-4 business days

We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.

Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.

Returns

You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.

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