Rain Ball – Calming Sensory Water Toy for Children

Spark curiosity and sensory exploration with this engaging Rain Ball, a hands-on water play resource perfect for early learning settings, therapy spaces, and home play. Designed to stimulate children’s imagination and senses, the Rain Ball combines simple physical principles with calming, tactile play.

Children can immerse the ball in water to fill it, then tip or turn it to let the water gently “rain” out. By covering the top nozzle with a finger, the flow can be regulated, encouraging experimentation, problem-solving, and fine motor control. The soothing combination of movement, sound, and water also makes the Rain Ball ideal for calming activities and sensory regulation.

Compact and easy to handle, the Rain Ball measures 9.5cm high x 8.5cm in diameter, making it perfectly sized for little hands. Colours may vary.

Why Educators Love It:

• Encourages sensory exploration through water, movement and sound

• Supports fine motor development and hand–eye coordination

• Introduces basic physical concepts such as flow, gravity and pressure

• Can be used as a calming or self-regulation tool

• Ideal for water play areas, sensory trays, or quiet corners

How to Use It:

• Immerse in water to fill, then tip to let it “rain”

• Cover the top nozzle to control and experiment with water flow

• Use during water play sessions, sensory activities, or calm-down time

• Incorporate into STEM discussions about cause and effect

• Great for both individual and small-group play

Details:

• Sensory water play Rain Ball

• Encourages imaginative and calming play

• Size: approx. 9.5cm (H) x 8.5cm (diameter)

• Colours may vary

• Suitable for ages 3 years+