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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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Tabies (18-24 mths)
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44 play ideas for Tabies 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
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
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
Mini washing line
Mini washing line
Set up a mini washing line for some open-ended fine motor fun and some bonus sorting activities.
3m
20m
Flower soup
Flower soup
Mix flowers, leaves, and water together to create your own imaginary "flower soup". A simple, nature-based sensory activity that sparks imagination and outdoor play.
2m
30m
Object match puzzle
Object match puzzle
Trace around everyday objects on paper, then match each item to its outline.
3m
10m
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Supermarket scavenger hunt
Supermarket scavenger hunt
Turn your grocery run into a playful mission for a more calm & engaging shopping experience.
2m
20m
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