Squishy Jumbo Duck 30cm

Bring oversized sensory fun to playtime with the Squishy Jumbo Duck 30cm! Featuring an adorable duck design and a soft, squeezable texture, this jumbo squishy is perfect for children who enjoy tactile exploration and hands-on fidget play.

Its generous 30 cm size makes it satisfying to hold and squeeze with both hands. Children can gently press, squish and manipulate the duck, exploring its flexible texture while keeping their hands engaged. Its cheerful appearance also makes it a fun addition to a sensory toy collection, playroom or calm space.

The Squishy Jumbo Duck provides opportunities for tactile exploration, fine motor practice and imaginative play. It can be used during supervised sensory activities or short fidget breaks at home and in educational settings.

Features:

• Extra-large 30 cm duck design
• Soft, flexible and squeezable texture
• Encourages tactile and sensory exploration
• Provides opportunities for gentle fidget play
• Supports fine motor practice through squeezing and pressing
• Encourages hands-on discovery and imaginative play
• Bright, playful design that appeals to squishy toy lovers
• Suitable for sensory spaces, playrooms and fidget collections

The Squishy Jumbo Duck 30cm combines an oversized design with satisfying tactile play, making it a playful addition to sensory activities and squishy toy collections.

Safety Note: For gentle squeezing only. Avoid excessive pressure, pulling or stretching, as the toy may split or rupture. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Adult supervision is recommended.

EYLF Learning Outcomes:

• Outcome 1 Children can choose how to interact with the Squishy Jumbo Duck, express their preferences and build confidence through independent and imaginative play.
• Outcome 2 Children can include the duck in shared play, create pretend stories and practise cooperation, turn-taking and positive relationships with others.
• Outcome 3 Squeezing and handling the soft squishy toy provides tactile sensory experiences and opportunities for relaxation, comfort and sensory exploration.
• Outcome 4 Children can explore the toy’s texture, shape and response to pressure, encouraging curiosity, experimentation, imagination and problem-solving.
• Outcome 5 Children can describe the duck, learn related vocabulary, invent stories and communicate ideas with educators and peers during play.

MTOP Learning Outcomes:

• Outcome 1 Children can make choices about how they use the duck in play, express their interests and develop confidence in their ideas.
• Outcome 2 Group activities involving the duck can encourage cooperation, sharing, inclusion and respectful interactions with peers.
• Outcome 3 The squishy texture offers opportunities for sensory exploration and relaxation, supporting children to discover activities that they find enjoyable and calming.
• Outcome 4 Children can use the duck in imaginative scenarios, explore its physical properties and develop creativity, curiosity and problem-solving skills.
• Outcome 5 Children can describe the toy’s features, create imaginative stories, share ideas and practise communication through pretend play and group discussions.

Developmental Milestones:

3–5 Years

• Explores the duck’s soft texture and shape, practises grasping and squeezing, develops descriptive vocabulary and engages in simple pretend play and storytelling.

6–8 Years

• Develops hand coordination through manipulating the toy, expands imaginative storytelling, expresses ideas verbally and practises sharing and turn-taking during group play.

9–12 Years

• Uses creative thinking to develop imaginative scenarios, strengthens communication and collaborative skills, and explores descriptive language and problem-solving through open-ended activities.

13–15 Years

• Can use the squishy duck as a creative sensory resource, incorporate it into humorous or imaginative scenarios, and explore personal preferences through independent or social play.

Links to Theorists:

• This learning experience can be linked to Jean Piaget’s theories:
• Children can explore the duck’s texture, shape and response to pressure, encouraging curiosity, hands-on discovery and early problem-solving through play.
• This learning experience can be linked to Lev Vygotsky’s theories:
• Educators and peers can encourage children to describe the duck, share ideas and create stories together, supporting language development and collaborative learning.
• This learning experience can be linked to Maria Montessori’s theories:
• Handling and gently squeezing the duck provides opportunities for tactile exploration, sensory awareness and practising hand movements.
• This learning experience can be linked to Friedrich Froebel’s theories:
• Children can incorporate the duck into imaginative games, pretend scenarios and storytelling, supporting creativity and self-expression.
• This learning experience can be linked to Albert Bandura’s theories:
• Children can observe others demonstrating imaginative play, sharing and turn-taking, and practise these behaviours during group activities.

Learning Through Play:

• The Squishy Jumbo Duck 30cm provides children with engaging sensory experiences that support learning through play. Its soft, squeezable texture encourages tactile exploration, helping children practise fine motor skills, hand coordination and sensory awareness while enjoying open-ended play opportunities.
• Children can incorporate the toy into imaginative scenarios such as pretend picnics, animal adventures, bath-time stories and creative storytelling. These experiences encourage imagination, communication, problem-solving and social interaction while helping children make connections between play and everyday life.
• The squishy duck can also provide opportunities for relaxation, sensory exploration and self-expression, depending on each child’s preferences. Children can enjoy independent play or participate in group activities that encourage sharing, turn-taking, cooperation and positive peer relationships.