Maitys Plastic Art & Sensory Trays 15-Pack 12 x 16 in Multicolour — Shallow, Stackable, Durable

These Maitys 15-pack plastic art trays are shallow, durable 12 x 16-inch sensory and craft trays in five bright colours designed to organize projects, supplies, and sensory play.

Whether you're a teacher, parent, or activity leader, these polypropylene trays give you a lightweight, stackable solution to keep papers, art supplies, beads, and sensory materials separated and easy to access. The set includes three trays in each of five colours—white, blue, green, yellow, and red—so you can colour-code stations, assign materials by child, or create tidy storage that’s simple to wipe clean and tuck away.

How do these trays help during busy classroom activities?

The Maitys trays let you pre-sort supplies and handouts so transitions between activities are faster and less chaotic. Their shallow depth keeps small materials visible and reachable for children while reducing spills during tabletop work.

• Three trays per colour for grouping students or materials
• Shallow profile makes items easy to see and grab
• Lightweight construction is easy for kids to carry
• Stackable design saves space when activities end

Are these trays durable enough for repeated classroom or home use?

Constructed from polypropylene, these trays balance lightness with impact resistance so they withstand everyday handling without cracking. The smooth, slightly textured surface resists stains and wipes clean quickly for repeated use.

• Robust plastic resists breaking and warping
• Textured surface helps hold materials in place
• Easy to clean with a damp cloth—no special cleaners
• Designed for long-term, frequent handling

What can I store in a 12 x 16-inch Maitys tray?

Each tray’s dimensions fit letter-size paper and common classroom items, making them useful for storing student work, worksheets, manipulatives, and sensory materials like rice or sand for contained activities. Use them for single projects, supply sorting, or to create individual activity kits.

• Letter-sized paper, handouts, and workbooks
• Beads, buttons, and small craft components
• Play-dough, paint palettes, and sensory fillers
• Markers, crayons, and other art supplies

How do these trays save space and simplify storage?

The trays nest inside one another when empty, reducing storage footprint and making it simple to stow extra trays in cupboards or cabinets. Their uniform size and stackability let you keep inventory organized and ready for the next session.

• Nesting design minimizes storage volume
• Uniform dimensions for neat stacking on shelves
• Colour-coded sets make restocking fast and visual
• Portable and lightweight for easy reconfiguration

Who this set is for: Educators, daycare providers, homeschooling families, art program coordinators, and parents who run craft or sensory activities will benefit from the Maitys 15-pack. It’s especially helpful when you need affordable, easy-to-clean trays that can be assigned by colour, moved quickly between tables, and stored compactly. Use them to reduce clutter, streamline lesson prep, and keep small parts contained during creative projects.