This item ships for free in the 48 US. Our bamboo channel is the perfect resource for all your water play sensory experiences. It includes 18 pieces which can be used to create a pathway for the water to go along the track. Or children can simply use their imaginative skills as they try and build something using these bamboo channels. Thus, these bamboo channels are great learning tools to promote those sensory learning experiences. Water play is an open-ended experience where children have no limits. They use opportunities they come across to problem solve. It also allows children to freely express themselves creatively. They can learn various concepts such as wet and dry, full and empty through water play experiences. They can also learn about cause and effect. Children engage in imaginative play as they freely express themselves through water play. They expand their social skills as they learn to work collaboratively with their peers. Water play also promotes children’s’ language development as they try and communicate their thoughts to their family and friends thus developing their vocabulary. These water play experiences not only promotes hand eye coordination but it also encourages social development and promotes sensory learning. The early years are a significant period of brain development. Children use their senses as they explore the world around them. According to research conducted, sensory play shapes nerve connections in children’s brains. Therefore, it is necessary to provide children with opportunities for them to actively participate in experiences where they can use their senses which promotes brain development. Hence water play using these bamboo channels offers a good pathway for sensory exploration through water play. Features: Includes 18 channels, 3 sets of 6 which come in varying lengths (15.75", 23.5", and 31.5"); each channel ranges from 3 to 5 inches in width Coconut shell water scoop may be purchased separately here Handmade from solid, sustainably sourced plantation timber; finished with beeswax and natural oils Designed in Australia and handmade in Vietnam under a Fair Trade scheme by Q Toys Safety: Q Toys meet or exceed the requirements of Australian and New Zealand standards of toy safety and material standards (AS/NZS 8124). Age: 3 Years+ Note: Due to the natural timber and handmade nature of Q toys products, details, texture, and size may vary. In addition, some toys may give off a strong smell when opened; this is because the toys are packed once they have been coated with oils and the odor is retained in the package. This odor goes away after a few days.