Schools and education
Give every child the building block they need
noook play is a hands-on construction toy that brings STEAM learning to life at scale. Made from engineered heavy-duty board, each interlocking disc connects to any other, letting children plan, build and play in structures the size of a room. No batteries. No screens. No instructions. Just open-ended building that supports spatial reasoning, collaborative problem-solving, and creative thinking across key stages.
Designed for the classroom
Each piece is precision-manufactured at 252 tonnes of pressure and treated with a food-grade wax coating, making every disc wipe-clean and durable enough for repeated classroom use. The interlocking joint system requires no tools and no adhesives, so children can build and rebuild independently. Packs fold flat and store neatly in our purpose-made storage boxes when the session is done.
Why teachers choose noook play
- Supports STEAM learning across design, engineering, maths, and physical development
- Encourages collaborative, group-based building for pairs and small groups
- No single right answer: open-ended structures support divergent thinking
- Made from 95% recycled material, 100% recyclable, and produced in Britain
- Independently tested to EN 71 Toy Safety Standards
- Suitable for children aged 5 to 12
Packs for schools and nurseries
Our Family Pack (50 pieces, £119.99) and Bumper Pack (62 pieces, £144.99) are popular choices for classroom and nursery settings, providing enough pieces for small group builds. Multiple packs can be combined for whole-class projects.
Get in touch for a school or nursery quote
We work directly with schools and nurseries on bulk orders. To request a quote or find out more about noook play in educational settings, email us using the link below and a member of the team will get back to you within two working days.
noook play is a learning tool like no other
Encouraging creativity, experimentation, collaboration and exploration through purposeful play.
Using a single, uniquely-designed component, children can construct life-sized structures — dens, forts, space-ships — promoting motor skills, dexterity, spatial reasoning and problem-solving. At the same time, children enrich their listening, questioning, communication and team-working skills, as well as developing the emotional resilience to learn from mistakes — all of which are highly relevant to Key Stages 1 and 2. Overall, noook play is about learning-by-doing, and as children build imaginative structures, they build their self-confidence and self-esteem too.
The benefits for pupils
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STEAM
Get kids learning-by-doing. Explore STEAM topics and themes by building their imagination.
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Motor skills
Get kids hands-on and practising their fine motor skills by building life-sized structures.
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Social skills
Not only play with your friends, but communicate and listen to build together.
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Emotional resilience
Learn through trial and error. Build, fall down, try again — a safe way to experience things not going to plan.
noook play in schools
Building together
The benefits of working with us
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Bulk Purchases
Secure enough for your classes.
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B2B Pricing
Benefit from wholesale pricing.
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Free Briefing
In-person or virtual briefings to get you going.
Interested in having noook play for your pupils?
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Some schools with noook play
Meadhurst
