Bee Mix is a vibrant, color-rich chickpea collection designed to spark curiosity and hands-on learning through play. Each 250–450 g bag delivers a spectrum of hues that invite color sorting, counting, and imaginative exploration. The colors are applied with UKCA-tested paints, offering a vivid, engaging palette for early learners. Please note that while the paints are tested, the chickpeas themselves are not; parental supervision is advised when using this as a learning aid, and it is not recommended for children under three to consume.
- Colorful, educational focus: Diverse hues support color recognition, sorting games, and pattern creation, turning simple play into quick cognitive wins.
- Rich, hands-on play: The tactile, manipulable beans help develop fine motor skills as kids scoop, pour, and pinch their way through activities.
- Versatile learning toolkit: Perfect for sensory bins, early math (counting, one-to-one correspondence), storytelling prompts, and imaginative play scenarios.
- Cross-activity value with Busy Bee: Pair it with our Busy Bee playdough to amplify multisensory learning and collaborative play.
- Safe handling with clear guidance: Not intended for ingestion by young children; supervise use as a learning aid to maximize safety and educational outcomes.
- Long-lasting and easy to reset: Dry, shelf-stable, and simple to store in a sealed container between activities, making it ideal for home, preschool, or classroom use.
Smart ways to use Bee Mix
- Color sorting challenges: group beans by shade, then create color stories or patterns.
- Early math plays: count each color, compare quantities, or build simple addition and subtraction tasks using cups and containers.
- Fine motor and coordination: encourage pinching, transferring, and scooping to strengthen hand muscles used for writing.
- Storytelling prompts: mix colors to inspire characters or scenes in a narrative, then reenact with props and playdough.
- Classroom stations: set up independent or guided activities that align with science, math, and literacy goals.
Safety, care, and recommendations
Bee Mix is intended as an educational tool under adult supervision. Keep away from children under three years old for safety reasons related to ingestion. After use, store in a dry, sealed container and wash hands after handling. While the paints are UKCA-tested, the chickpeas themselves are not tested for consumption, so please treat this as a learning resource rather than a snack.
Who this is for
Ideal for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking a tactile, color-rich resource to support early learning—covering color recognition, basic counting, patterning, and imaginative play. It pairs beautifully with Busy Bee playdough for a cohesive, multisensory learning experience, whether at home, in a classroom center, or during small-group activities.
Inventory Last Updated: Feb 28, 2026