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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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62 play ideas in the "Sorting & matching" playlist

Rainbow flower hunt
Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
5m
30m
Car watching game
Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
0m
5m
Lego symmetry
Lego symmetry
Build mirrored patterns side by side for a calm and creative play moment.
2m
10m
Sock whisk
Sock whisk
A simple fine motor and sensory activity for babies and toddlers - stuff a whisk with socks and let little hands pull them out!
2m
10m
Spray bottle target practice
Spray bottle target practice
Use a spray bottle to knock lightweight balls off toilet rolls! A simple, satisfying target game that builds focus, hand strength, and coordination while keeping things cool and fun.
2m
10m
Toy parade
Toy parade
A simple play invitation to line up toys along a strip of masking tape. Great for imagination, sequencing, and fine motor play.
1m
15m
Pom pom rescue and sort
Pom pom rescue and sort
Rescue pom poms from a taped “spiderweb” and sort them into a muffin tray for an easy setup fine motor challenge.
3m
15m
Peg toy rescue
Peg toy rescue
Clip pegs all over a stuffed toy and invite your child to rescue it. A super simple setup that strengthens fine motor skills while sparking imaginative play.
1m
10m
Loose parts patterns
Loose parts patterns
Collect loose parts from nature or around the house and arrange them into repeating patterns. A playful way to explore creativity, maths, and order in everyday life.
2m
10m
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Magnetic tile hidden messages
Magnetic tile hidden messages
Make your own decoder and reveal secret messages with a coloured magnetic tile!
2m
20m

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