Plumbers Mate Pipe Tree Activity Box
$265.00 inc. GST
Encourage hands-on sensory play that sparks creativity and connection. This engaging construction activity invites people to build, explore, and create with familiar plumbing-style fittings – perfect for dementia activities and group cognitive activities in care environments.
A Pipe Construction Game for Sensory Play and Cognitive Reconnection
The Plumber’s Mate Pipe Tree Activity Box is a fun and purposeful way to explore sensory play through touch, movement, and problem-solving. Inspired by real-life plumbing tools, it helps people rediscover the satisfaction of building something tangible while supporting coordination and mental engagement.
With 40 PVC pipes and fittings, users can twist, connect, and experiment freely – either on the sturdy wooden base or without it for more open-ended building. Each connection strengthens fine motor skills, encourages focus, and supports memory recall, making it an ideal tool for meaningful dementia activities and everyday cognitive activities in care homes or therapy sessions.
This flexible activity allows for both guided and creative play. Some may follow pattern sheets to build specific designs, while others can enjoy inventing new structures. Every finished shape brings a small sense of achievement – helping users feel capable, calm, and connected.
Key Benefits
- Encourages purposeful sensory play and creative exploration
- Builds fine motor coordination and spatial awareness
- Promotes focus, logic, and sequencing for cognitive activities
- Supports reminiscence through familiar, trade-style tools
- Suitable for individual or group dementia activities
Suitable Settings
- Aged care and dementia activity programs
- Occupational or physiotherapy sessions
- Lifestyle coordinator toolkits
- At-home sensory play with family or carers
- Follow one of the included diagrams to complete a structure
- Work in pairs and copy each other’s design
- Try building a pipe run to reach a target or object nearby
- Create a challenge to build the tallest or widest form
- Rebuild a shape from memory for an extra cognitive activity boost
- Includes 40 PVC pipes and connectors
- Solid wooden base (approx. 23 cm L × 18 cm W)
- 18 illustrated pattern sheets with building ideas
- Supplied in a blue zip-up utility box for easy storage
