Color Sorting Tray

Product Description: The colour sorting tray contains one wooden tray with one large holding area along with 4 smaller areas. The dimensions are 25 cm by 19 cm. Each tray comes with 4 different colours of buttons. These colours are the main primary colours of red, yellow and blue along with the additional colour of green.

The tray and buttons have many purposes. For example, they can be used for sorting colours, sizes or shapes and counting items. However, the tray can be used with a range of other house hold items, allowing for different textures and other colours to be added in to teach the child.

Items could include beads, dried pasta, Lego, crayons, sweets or candy such as M&M’s. Due to the nature of the small items, please do not leave your child unattended in the event of choking. 

Material: Wood
Size: 25 cm x 19 cm
Age: +3 

Not suitable for children under 3 years old (small parts), choking hazard. 

Educational and fun go hand in hand: Sorting is a way which allows children to make sense of their world. Using this Montessori sorting tray teaches the child how to organise and sort objects. Not only is the child learning to sort objects by colour, but they are also improving visual perception, colour discrimination, co-ordination, fine motor skills and concentration.

It also provides an excellent opportunity to introduce vocabulary so that the child can learn the names for each of the colours along with descriptive terms such as textures, size and shape. This task also begins to build the foundation blocks of developing mathematical skills. By sorting the buttons, the child begins to develop numerical skills along with grouping similar objects together.

By doing this every day task, the child begins to apply logical thinking to objects. Using the principles of Montessori work, by using all the childs senses in one activity, the child begins to organise objects and even their own thoughts.  

As standard with Montessori, it is important to not correct the childs work but allow the child to self- correct. This will help them to improve their decision making skills, logical thinking and self-esteem. As the child develops, the tasks may become more complex, helping the child to develop a range of skills. 

Why buy this item: This outstanding tool will allow the child to develop their visual and sensory skills, helping to deeply establish the foundation of mathematical skills and logical thinking. The tasks set allow the child to develop at their own pace, build confidence and knowledge.

The colour sorting tray has many purposes and can be used at any stage of development making them versatile. A fun and interactive tool which encourages bonding time with adults.