{"product_id":"tts-outdoor-posting-tree","title":"TTS Outdoor Posting Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSort, Post \u0026amp; Discover with the TTS Outdoor Posting Tree – Tactile Sorting \u0026amp; Fine Motor Play for Toddlers, Classrooms \u0026amp; Therapy Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSome learning works best with soil underfoot and fresh air overhead. The TTS Outdoor Posting Tree brings fine motor sensory play outside - a beautifully crafted wooden resource that invites children to post, sort, and handle eight tactile season leaves in tones of green and orange, available to families, educators, and therapists across North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe tree is constructed from durable rubber wood and stands 47cm tall on a 25cm base. Its slots are sized for little hands to grasp and guide each leaf into place, making the posting action a natural way to build hand-eye coordination and the precise grip control that underpins early writing, dressing, and self-care. The eight leaves represent four tree species - clover, oak, maple, and elm - each shaped differently and sized to fit specific posting slots, adding a layer of problem-solving and schematic thinking to every session of play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a product that belongs outdoors. Place it in a garden corner, take it to a school yard, or set it up on a daycare patio - the wood weathers well during the day and simply requires indoor storage overnight to maintain its quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKey Features of the TTS Outdoor Posting Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConstructed from durable rubber wood\u003c\/em\u003e - A material chosen for its strength and smooth tactile finish, giving the tree a quality that holds up to early years outdoor use while feeling satisfying and warm in children's hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEight tactile season leaves in green and orange tones\u003c\/em\u003e - Representing clover, oak, maple, and elm, the leaves vary in shape and size so children sort and match as they post, building colour recognition, categorisation skills, and an understanding of natural seasonal cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePosting slots sized for developing hands\u003c\/em\u003e - The act of aligning each leaf and guiding it through the correct slot works the precision grip and wrist rotation that form the foundation of fine motor independence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOutdoor-rated for early years environments\u003c\/em\u003e - Suitable for use in school yards, daycare gardens, and outdoor play corners; store indoors overnight to protect the wood and maintain quality over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePortable and self-contained\u003c\/em\u003e - No installation required. Move it between spaces easily, making it a flexible resource for nursery settings, community play days, or home gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSkills Children Develop Through the TTS Outdoor Posting Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFine Motor \u0026amp; Tactile Skills\u003c\/em\u003e - Handling and posting the smooth wooden leaves strengthens grip control, wrist rotation, and finger precision - skills that directly support independence in daily tasks like fastening buttons and holding a pencil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHand-Eye Coordination\u003c\/em\u003e - Lining up each leaf shape with its matching slot asks the eye to guide the hand with growing accuracy, a key milestone in early physical development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSchematic Development\u003c\/em\u003e - Posting, sorting, and combining objects are fundamental schemas in early childhood learning; this resource gives children an open-ended tool to revisit and refine those patterns at their own pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCognitive \u0026amp; Mathematical Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e - Sorting leaves by shape, colour, and size builds early categorisation and mathematical reasoning without any formal instruction - just free exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCommunication \u0026amp; Storytelling\u003c\/em\u003e - The tree's form naturally invites narrative play. Children use it to act out seasonal stories, role-play outdoor scenes, and share observations about the natural world with peers and adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding the Natural World\u003c\/em\u003e - Four distinct leaf shapes representing real tree species give children a concrete, hands-on way to explore natural cycles and the concept of seasonal change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for early years classrooms and daycare outdoor spaces, occupational therapy settings building fine motor programmes, primary school STEM and nature-based outdoor lessons, home gardens and sensory play corners for toddlers and young children, and families looking for open-ended, nature-connected play that encourages curiosity without a screen in sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Rubber wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePosting tree height: 47cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBase diameter: 25cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeaves included: 8 (2x clover, 2x oak, 2x maple, 2x elm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClover leaf: H9.8cm x L9.8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOak leaf: H8.3cm x L9.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaple leaf: H14.2cm x L6.1cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eElm leaf: H11.9cm x L7.8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSuitable for outdoor use; store indoors overnight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47437177127162,"sku":"EL11425","price":217.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5885\/5162\/files\/tts-outdoor-posting-tree-rubber-wood-detail.jpg?v=1777388667","url":"https:\/\/thesensorysupply.com\/en-us\/products\/tts-outdoor-posting-tree","provider":"The Sensory Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}