Place, Trace & Discover with the TTS Circular Light Panel – Cross-Curricular LED Light Panel for Early Years, STEAM & Sensory Exploration Description Few classroom tools make children stop, lean in, and genuinely look. The TTS Circular Light Panel is one of them. A 60cm slimline round LED panel that transforms any surface into an illuminated stage for investigation. This is a resource that earns its place across science, literacy, numeracy, art, and sensory learning - available to families, classrooms, and therapy spaces across Canada and the US. Light has a natural pull. Children are drawn to it instinctively, and that pull translates into deeper engagement with whatever is placed on the panel's surface - translucent shapes, natural specimens, acetate overlays, colour mixing experiments, small world arrangements. For early years settings, this engagement is how learning happens. For therapy spaces, the calm, controllable glow provides a predictable visual focus that supports attention, visual tracking, and sensory regulation. For families at home, it is simply something genuinely captivating to explore together. Key Features of the TTS Circular Light Panel Slimline LED Design - Ultra-thin and lightweight, making the panel easy to carry between rooms, store flat, or set up quickly on any table without specialist furniture 3 Brightness Settings with Lock Function - Adjust the light level to suit the activity and the learner, then lock it in place so the setting holds - preventing accidental interruptions during focused work or play 60cm Round Format - The circular shape naturally invites children to gather around and work together, supporting collaborative learning and shared discovery in a way that rectangular panels do not 4 Metal Clips Included - Secure paper, acetate sheets, or artwork directly to the panel surface for hands-on tracing, mark-making, and light-based art activities Durable Plastic Construction - Built for the daily demands of busy classrooms, daycares, and therapy spaces, with a surface that wipes clean easily after messy play and exploration Mains-Powered Operation - Reliable, consistent illumination without the cost or interruption of replacing batteries Skills Children Develop with the TTS Circular Light Panel Visual Discrimination & Observation - Encourages children to look closely at materials on the illuminated surface, distinguishing properties like opacity, translucency, colour, and shape - supporting science and sensory learning simultaneously Fine Motor Development - Placing, sorting, and arranging objects and materials on the panel surface builds hand-eye coordination and precision, two foundational skills for early writing and daily independence Language & Communication - As children describe what they observe under the light, vocabulary grows naturally - a process that supports literacy development and communication skills across all learner profiles Collaborative & Social Play - The round format and shared surface encourage children to work side by side, take turns, and express ideas together - building the social and cooperative skills that are foundational to classroom life STEAM Curiosity & Inquiry - The panel supports hands-on investigation of light, shadow, colour mixing, and transparency, giving children a concrete, joyful entry point into scientific thinking and creative expression Aligned with the EYFS Curriculum & Therapeutic Practice The TTS Circular Light Panel is aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, particularly the "Understanding the World" and "Expressive Arts and Design" learning areas. It provides rich context for exploring how things work, for imaginative and creative play, and for developing early scientific thinking through direct investigation. In therapeutic settings, the adjustable, consistent light source provides a controlled sensory input that supports visual processing, calm, and focused engagement - making it a practical addition to sensory rooms, calm corners, and occupational therapy spaces. For educators and OTs working with neurodiverse learners, the panel's predictable, quiet operation and soft glow offer a non-threatening, inviting visual stimulus that can anchor attention without overstimulation. Ideal for The TTS Circular Light Panel is a natural fit for early years classrooms, Montessori and inquiry-based learning environments, occupational therapy clinics, sensory rooms and calm corners, school libraries and STEAM centres, and families building enriching play spaces at home. It suits children of all abilities and all neurological profiles - from neurodiverse learners who benefit from visual anchoring and sensory calm, to curious neurotypical children who simply love to explore and discover. Specs Diameter: 60cm (approximately 23.6") Material: Durable plastic Brightness settings: 3 (with lock function) Includes: 4 metal clips for securing paper or acetate Power: Mains powered Age range: 3 to 11 years
