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Sorting & matching

Sorting & matching

All things sorting and matching, from colours to shapes, patterns, numbers and letters.

A collection of creative, inexpensive and simple play invitations that involve sorting & matching, helping your little ones develop their fundamentals for logic and maths, problem-solving, vocabulary and fine motor skills.

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Pattern tracing
Pattern tracing
Trace simple patterns to support early writing skills in a fun, low-pressure way.
5m
20m
Sticky tape nature bracelet
Sticky tape nature bracelet
Head outside to collect little treasures on a wearable nature bracelet.
1m
20m
What's on my bum?
What's on my bum?
A hilarious sensory guessing game that gets lots of giggles and builds body awareness.
1m
5m
Sticker match
Sticker match
A simple matching game using stickers and a cardboard tube or paper - quick to setup with lots of playful learning!
2m
10m
Peg the letter match
Peg the letter match
A simple letter recognition and fine motor workout using household items!
2m
15m
Flower cutting station
Flower cutting station
Set up a quick sensory station using old flowers and child-safe scissors. Kids can snip stems, leaves, and petals, then sort and create their own floral masterpieces.
2m
20m
Egg carton threading
Egg carton threading
A simple fine motor activity using an empty egg carton, great for added literacy or STEM learning.
3m
10m
Rainbow treasure hunt
Rainbow treasure hunt
Go on a colour hunt around the house, park, or garden and find matching objects. Great for building early learning skills while getting little bodies moving.
2m
20m
Zig zag
Zig zag
Stick or draw a zig zag line on the floor and let your child’s imagination do the rest!
1m
10m
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Magnetic tile puzzle
Magnetic tile puzzle
Draw outlines of magnetic tiles to turn them into a fun matching puzzle, perfect for the fridge or chalk play outside
2m
10m
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