Tender Leaf Toys Wooden Blocks Tender Leaf Rainbow Tunnel

Tender Leaf Rainbow Tunnel

by Tender Leaf Toys

$24.95 ~~$29.95~~ /

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Watch their focus sharpen as they steady their hands to balance these seven smooth wooden arches, transforming a simple stack into a sprawling tunnel for their favourite toy cars.

🏗️ Builds spatial reasoning through the trial-and-error challenge of nesting and stacking.
🚙 Expands small world play by instantly becoming bridges, caves, and fences for other toys.
🌿 Safe for mouthing with non-toxic water-based paints on sustainable rubberwood.
👀 Refines hand-eye coordination as small hands learn to align the curves perfectly.

The Educator's Note

It serves as an excellent 'bridge' toy, moving children from simple puzzles (fitting things together) to open-ended construction (building new structures).
The weight and texture of the rubberwood provides superior sensory feedback compared to plastic alternatives, helping refine grip strength.
Its versatility supports 'schema play'—specifically enveloping and enclosing—which is a critical part of cognitive development for toddlers.

Play Specifications

🧒 18 months +

Recommended for ages 18 months +

🧱 Builder

Construction & Engineering

📖 Storyteller

Role Play & Imagination

🔇 Silent

No sound

👤 Independent Play

Solo / Self-Correcting

🏠 Indoor

Living Room / Playroom

🧠 Cognitive

Problem Solving & Logic

🤏 Fine Motor

Precision & Grip

💡 Creativity

Innovation & Imagination

The Educator's Note

It serves as an excellent 'bridge' toy, moving children from simple puzzles (fitting things together) to open-ended construction (building new structures).
The weight and texture of the rubberwood provides superior sensory feedback compared to plastic alternatives, helping refine grip strength.
Its versatility supports 'schema play'—specifically enveloping and enclosing—which is a critical part of cognitive development for toddlers.

Play Specifications

🧒 18 months +

🧱 Builder

📖 Storyteller

🔇 Silent

👤 Independent Play

🏠 Indoor

🧠 Cognitive

🤏 Fine Motor

💡 Creativity

It starts as a simple stacking challenge and quickly becomes the backbone of their entire toy collection. These seven nesting arches offer genuine open-ended potential—today they are a calm tunnel for cars, tomorrow a series of bridges for a wooden train set. The smooth, solid wood feels substantial in small hands, offering the tactile feedback children need to understand weight and balance. From around 18 months, toddlers move from simple grasping to purposeful construction. This tunnel set meets them exactly at that developmental leap, offering the satisfying resistance of solid wood as they learn to grade by size and master the pincer grip. It's a foundational toy that grows with their imagination.

This is a foundational piece for any playroom, specifically designed for:

The 18-month-old who is just learning to stack and nest objects.
The Vehicle Lover (2-4 years) who needs tunnels, bridges, and garages for their cars.
The 'Schema' Learner who enjoys enclosing items or transporting small objects inside other objects.
Design-conscious families looking for toys that look beautiful on the shelf when not in use.

Beyond The Stack

Most parents see a beautiful wooden rainbow; educators see a masterclass in spatial relationships. When your child tries to nest the smaller arch inside the larger one, they are physically testing concepts of 'bigger' and 'smaller'. You'll see them experiment with spacing—how far apart do the legs need to be to stand up? This isn't just play; it's early physics in action, building the problem-solving resilience they'll need for school.

A Landscape For Imagination

Unlike single-purpose toys that dictate the play, these arches are passive until a child brings them to life. At 2 years old, they might just be stacked. By 3 years, they become a garage for toy cars or a cradle for dolls. The set includes seven arches and a central sun piece, measuring 21 cm x 13.3 cm x 3 cm when fully nested. The smooth rubberwood is substantial enough to stand firm as a bridge for weighted toy trains, yet light enough for a toddler to manipulate easily.

Sensory & Social Connection

The finish is distinctively Tender Leaf—smooth, matte, and warm to the touch. Because there are no flashing lights or batteries, the 'noise' of the toy is the gentle clack of wood on wood and your child's own narration. It's perfect for quiet afternoons and supports independent play, giving you a moment to breathe while they build. Plus, the sustainable rubberwood construction means it can handle the occasional tumble across the floorboard without chipping.

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Why gift givers choose this

Open-Ended Longevity – It's a puzzle today, a tunnel tomorrow, and a doll's bed next week.
Plastic-Free Peace of Mind – Made from sustainable rubberwood and safe, water-based paints.
Compact Storage – Nests neatly away, taking up minimal space on the shelf.