PlayTab Sensory Activity Board & Tiles from Fat Brain

Meet the PlayTab Modular Sensory Activity Board & Tiles by Fat Brain Toys! It’s a customizable discovery toy that grows with your little explorer. Recently named the 2026 Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year by the Toy Association and featured in the Toy Insider’s 2024 Hot 20 List, PlayTab turns everyday playtime into a hands-on learning adventure.

At its core, PlayTab is a beautifully designed wooden activity tablet that invites babies and toddlers to explore, experiment, and create their own sensory playground. Instead of a fixed activity board, PlayTab introduces something even better: a modular system of magnetic tiles that can be mixed, matched, and rearranged again and again. Simply grab the board, then choose from twelve unique discovery tiles filled with engaging textures, movements, and surprises.

For example, little hands can spin interlocking gears, press squeaky textured buttons, guide colorful balls through a mini maze, or click a satisfying dial from one to ten. As a result, children practice important developmental skills while having fun. Meanwhile, the magnetic design makes it incredibly easy for kids to swap tiles, encouraging independence and creativity with every play session.

Even better, PlayTab isn’t just for the playroom. Because the tiles detach, they’re perfect for on-the-go entertainment. Toss a few tiles into the diaper bag for restaurants, road trips, stroller rides, or quiet moments in the car seat. You can even stick them to magnetic surfaces like the fridge for spontaneous sensory play.

Crafted with high-quality materials and designed for lasting durability, PlayTab transforms a classic activity board into a flexible, open-ended toy that grows with your child’s curiosity.

Why We Love It

• Customizable play with 12 interchangeable magnetic tiles that create endless activity combinations.
• Encourages fine motor development, sensory exploration, and cause-and-effect learning.
• The magnetic snap-on design makes it easy for little hands to rearrange tiles independently.
• Perfect for travel — just pack a few tiles in your diaper bag for instant entertainment.
• Versatile play anywhere, including car seats, strollers, play tables, or even the fridge.
• Durable wooden tablet and high-quality materials built to last through toddler adventures.
• Generous play surface (11 x 7.75 inches) that fits 6 tiles at a time for engaging discovery.

PlayTab brings creativity, sensory learning, and modular fun together in one smart design — making it a toy kids return to again and again!

Ordering is simple: Modular Activity Board and other interchangeable tiles are sold separately. 

1. Start with the PlayTab Empty Board, which holds up to six tiles.
2. Then build your collection by choosing individual tiles or convenient sets of three. 

With twelve tile options available, you can keep rotating pieces to create fresh challenges and discoveries.