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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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Infants (9-18 mths)
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14 play ideas for Infants in Sorting & matching

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
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
Cotton ball sensory tray
Cotton ball sensory tray
Grab some cotton balls and a few kitchen tools for a low-fuss yet engaging sensory tray
2m
20m
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
Fizzy science
Fizzy science
Add some simple fizzy fun to your day with this classic kitchen science experiment.
2m
20m
  ·  make it
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Whip up this taste-safe foam using aquafaba for some bubbly, sensory fun
8m
20m
  ·  make it
Sticky wall collage
Sticky wall collage
Stick up some contact paper and explore textures, shapes and patterns with a hands-on collage.
3m
20m
  ·  make it
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Tap out a beat
Tap out a beat
Use your hands, feet, voice or objects around the house to create simple rhythmic beats and patterns.
0m
5m

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