Toys That Develop Sorting

Fun with Math Stacking Blocks

Kids First Math: Stacking Block Abacus Math Kit w/Activity Cards turns math into an exciting adventure for children aged 3 and up. This hands-on kit not only makes counting, sorting, and basic addition and subtraction fun but also nurtures essential skills like spatial intelligence and fine motor development. We love how the activity cards guide our little learners through engaging lessons while still allowing for open-ended play—perfect for at-home learning or virtual classrooms! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Fun with Math Stacking Blocks includes activity cards that guide learning while sparking imagination, making math feel less like a subject and more like a playful adventure.

Kids First Math: Number Rods Kit

The Kids First Math: Number Rods Math Kit is a vibrant and engaging way for children aged 3 and up to explore foundational math concepts. With 250 colorful plastic rods and activity cards, this kit fosters skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, and measuring through hands-on play. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how it not only builds math competencies but also nurtures fine motor skills and spatial intelligence. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Kids First Math: Number Rods Kit includes 250 colorful plastic rods that turn foundational math concepts into a vibrant adventure, making learning feel like playtime.

Fun with Linking Cubes Math Kit

Kids First Math: 100 Linking Cubes Math Kit is the ultimate tool for nurturing young mathematicians aged 3 and up. With colorful cubes that snap together and engaging activity cards, children can explore counting, sorting, and sequencing while developing fine motor skills and spatial intelligence. It's not just about math; this kit fosters creativity and problem-solving through open-ended play, making it a wonderful addition to any home or classroom learning environment. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Fun with Linking Cubes Math Kit includes colorful cubes and engaging activity cards, making math feel like a creative adventure rather than a chore for curious little minds.

Kids First Math: Lacing Beads Kit

The Kids First Math: Lacing Beads Math Kit is a delightful way for children aged 3 and up to dive into the world of numbers and patterns! With 300 vibrant beads and engaging activity cards, this kit nurtures essential skills like counting, sorting, sequencing, and pattern recognition—all while having fun. As parents and educators, we know the importance of hands-on learning, and this kit promotes fine motor skills and spatial intelligence, making math an exciting adventure. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Kids First Math: Lacing Beads Kit comes with 300 vibrant beads and activity cards, making math feel like a colorful adventure rather than a chore.

Engaging Play-Doh Shapes and Colors Fun

Play-Doh Shapes and Colors Set is a fantastic way for our little ones to explore and learn! Packed with vibrant colors and interactive tools, this set offers hands-on activities that help kids aged 2 and up master essential skills such as matching, sorting, and pattern recognition. With five double-sided activity playmats and an array of chunky shape cutters, our children can develop their fine motor skills while unleashing their creativity. 2+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Play-Doh Shapes and Colors Fun features five double-sided activity playmats, allowing little ones to explore shapes and colors while effortlessly honing crucial learning skills through play!

Colorful MathLink Cubes for Little Learners

The Learning Resources MathLink Cubes Preschool Math Activity Set is an exciting way for our little ones to explore essential math skills while having fun! Designed for ages 3 and up, these vibrant connecting cubes invite children to dive into a world of counting, sorting, and even basic operations like addition and subtraction. As they connect and separate the cubes, kids not only strengthen their hand muscles but also engage in hands-on learning that brings abstract math concepts to life. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Colorful MathLink Cubes for Little Learners include 15 engaging activity cards that turn math practice into fun games, making numbers as exciting as a treasure hunt!

Engaging Colors & Shapes Sensory Pad

The hand2mind Colors & Shapes Sensory Pad invites our little explorers to dive into a world of color and shape fun! Perfect for ages 3-5, this engaging sensory toy provides a playful approach to learning as children count, sort, and navigate their way through vibrant plastic shapes. While they enhance their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, they’re also discovering foundational concepts in a calm, soothing environment—making it an ideal addition to any calm-down corner. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Colors & Shapes Sensory Pad features a reusable mat that can be filled with any liquid, making each play session a vibrant experiment in color and shape discovery!

Neighborhood Wheels Counters for Math Fun

Neighborhood Wheels Counters make math an exciting adventure for our little learners! With engaging vehicle-themed counters like scooters, bikes, and wagons, this set delights children while fostering essential counting, sorting, and pattern-making skills. Designed with Montessori principles in mind, these hands-on manipulatives encourage independent exploration and creativity in math. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Neighborhood Wheels Counters offer vibrant vehicle-themed designs that make math feel like an adventure, turning counting and sorting into a fun-filled race down learning lane!

Engaging Cactus Counters for Early Math Skills

Hand2Mind Colorful Cactus Counters is a delightful way to spark your child's love for math while incorporating playful learning. These vibrant counters, inspired by the desert, allow kids to engage in sorting, counting, and pattern-making, making math feel like a fun adventure. As parents and educators, we appreciate how these hands-on, Montessori-themed materials foster independence and creativity, all while developing essential early math skills. Preschool
Why we love it:
Engaging Cactus Counters for Early Math Skills are vibrant, colorful counters that turn learning into a playful desert adventure—making math as enjoyable as a sunny day at the zoo.

Whimsical Bakery Play Adventure

The Melissa & Doug Wooden La Patisserie Bakery is a delightful way for children aged 3 to 7 to immerse themselves in the world of baking and entrepreneurship. This interactive playset fosters fine motor skills through the handling of realistic play food and accessories, while also enhancing counting, sorting, and color recognition as children serve their delicious creations. A perfect blend of imaginative play and educational value, this bakery set creates a unique, screen-free experience that encourages creativity and storytelling in budding bakers! 3-7 years
Why we love it:
Whimsical Bakery Play Adventure features realistic play food that transforms kitchen dreams into interactive storytelling, making learning through play feel deliciously fun and engaging!

Coffee Shop Fun for Kids

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Café Barista Coffee Shop is the perfect pretend play set for young aspiring baristas aged 3 to 7. This engaging toy not only sparks creativity and imagination but also fosters essential skills like fine motor development, counting, sorting, and color recognition through interactive play. With a variety of wooden food pieces and accessories, children can dive into storytelling while enjoying hands-on, screen-free fun, making it a favorite among parents and educators alike. 3-7 years
Why we love it:
Coffee Shop Fun for Kids includes a variety of wooden food pieces that spark creative storytelling while subtly building essential counting and sorting skills—what a caffeine-infused bonus for little learners!

Silly Science Sorting Set for Kids

The Learning Resources Silly Science Fine Motor Sorting Set makes learning feel like a vibrant adventure! Designed specifically for little explorers aged 3 and up, this engaging STEM toy invites children to dive into the world of counting, sorting, and matching with adorable, colorful germs. With two fine motor tools to strengthen their hand skills, kids can squeeze their way to increased hand strength or practice precise movements with tweezers, all while having a blast! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Silly Science Sorting Set for Kids includes adorable, colorful germs that make counting and sorting feel like an exciting quest, making STEM learning a joyful adventure!

Under The Sea Sorting Set for Learning Fun

Under The Sea Sorting Set is a fantastic way to introduce your little ones to essential early math concepts while diving into a world of colorful creatures! With 44 pieces featuring vibrant undersea shapes, this educational toy ignites imagination and teaches sorting, counting, and fine motor skills through 13 engaging activities. It’s not just about play; it’s about preparing your preschooler for a successful learning journey. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Under The Sea Sorting Set, with 44 vibrant pieces, makes learning essential math concepts feel like diving into a fun ocean adventure—cleanup is quick too, making busy lives easier!

Count and Learn with Skill Builders!

Skill Builders! Toddler 1-10 Counting Kids is the perfect way to kickstart your little one’s educational journey! Designed specifically for toddlers, this vibrant set encourages hands-on exploration of numbers and colors, helping your child build essential skills for preschool success. 18 months - 3 years
Why we love it:
Count and Learn with Skill Builders! comes in a reusable carrying case, making number exploration a vibrant adventure that's perfect for playdates and on-the-go learning.

Sensory Leaves for Early Math Fun

The hand2mind Sensory Leaves Math Activity Set is an exciting way to engage our little ones in foundational math skills! With 36 vibrant leaf-shaped counters and 10 thoughtfully designed double-sided activity cards, this set combines tactile learning with fun. Imagine the joy of sorting, counting, and exploring different shapes while fostering creativity and pattern recognition. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Sensory Leaves for Early Math Fun features 36 vibrant leaf-shaped counters that make math as hands-on and enjoyable as playing in the backyard, all while nurturing a love for nature.

Numberblocks Numberblob Counting Set

The hand2mind Numberblocks Numberblob Counting Set is a delightful way to introduce preschoolers to the world of numbers! With these charming, soft-touch Numberblobs, children can easily learn to count, sort, and sequence while engaging with familiar characters from the beloved TV series. Perfect for developing number recognition and enhancing fine motor skills, this set empowers our little learners to playfully explore math concepts in a hands-on manner. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Numberblocks Numberblob Counting Set features soft-touch characters that make counting and sorting feel like a fun playtime adventure, transforming early math learning into a delightful exploration.

Story Magic Rainbow Unicorn Sensory Play Set

The Story Magic Rainbow Unicorn Sensory Play Set invites your little ones into a vibrant world of imagination and tactile exploration! Designed for children ages 4 to 8, this engaging sensory bin creates a canvas for creativity, helping to build cognitive development and fine motor skills through play. Kids will delight in molding stretchable dough into whimsical shapes and using mini unicorn figurines to embark on endless storytelling adventures. 4-8 years
Why we love it:
Story Magic Rainbow Unicorn Sensory Play Set features stretchable dough and mini unicorn figurines that spark creativity while building essential skills in a fantastical way.

Engaging Wooden Lacing Beads for Growth

Extasticks Wooden Lacing Beads Toy is the perfect companion for playful learning! As fellow parents and educators, we cherish how this Montessori-inspired toy encourages our little ones to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while immersed in joyful play. The vibrant colors and diverse shapes not only captivate young minds but also spark creativity and enhance cognitive abilities through fun sorting and counting activities. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Wooden Lacing Beads for Growth features vibrant colors and various shapes that captivate little minds while turning learning into a colorful adventure of creativity and skill-building.

Discover Colors with Play-Doh Frog Set

Play-Doh Frog ‘n Colors Starter Set is the perfect introduction to creative play for our little ones! This delightful set encourages kids aged 3-5 to engage in imaginative pretend play while mastering important skills like color matching, sorting, and fine motor control. We can watch them shape adorable Play-Doh bugs and stretch the frog's silly, long tongue, all while exploring their creativity and learning through hands-on fun. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Discover Colors with Play-Doh Frog Set includes adorable Play-Doh bugs and a goofy frog tongue, giving kids a fun way to express creativity while learning essential skills.

Scoops of Learning: Ice Cream Playset

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Cool Scoops Ice Creamery Play Food Toy is an engaging way for young children to explore imaginative play while developing essential skills. This delightful set not only sparks creativity with its realistic ice cream shop features but also fosters fine motor skills, counting, and sorting through playful interactions. Parents and educators will appreciate how this fun toy transforms playtime into valuable learning experiences for toddlers and preschoolers alike. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Scoops of Learning: Ice Cream Playset includes realistic ice cream shop features that turn playtime into a deliciously fun way for kids to practice counting and sorting.

Engaging Baby Bear and MathLink Learning Set

Learning Resources Baby Bear Counters and MathLink Cubes are delightful educational tools that we, as parents and educators, absolutely love for our little ones! This set of 102 colorful baby bears and 100 snap-together cubes not only makes math fun but also nurtures essential skills like counting, sorting, and pattern recognition. What’s truly exciting is how these toys support fine motor development and school readiness through engaging, hands-on activities. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Baby Bear and MathLink Learning Set includes 102 colorful baby bears, making math an exciting hands-on adventure while building essential early learning skills!

Rainbow Sorting Set: Colorful Learning Fun!

Rainbow Sorting Set Classroom Edition opens the door to a vibrant learning experience for young minds! This engaging toy is perfect for helping toddlers master essential skills like sorting, patterning, and even early addition—all wrapped up in a rainbow of colors! With everything including sorting trays, colorful counters, activity cards, and fine motor tongs, it’s designed to spark joy and imagination in small group learning settings. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Rainbow Sorting Set includes colorful counters and activity cards that turn essential learning into a delightful color-sorting adventure, making education as fun as a treasure hunt!

Sensory Turtles Counting Adventure

The hand2mind Tactile Turtles Math Activity Set transforms early math learning into a fun-filled sensory adventure! Packed with 36 charming turtles in vibrant colors and textures, this set encourages our little ones to explore counting, sorting, and classifying while nurturing their fine motor skills and tactile experiences. Designed to captivate the curiosity of toddlers, these engaging turtle companions not only foster mathematical understanding but also inspire creativity and imaginative play, making them an ideal choice for parents and educators seeking meaningful, hands-on learning materials. Preschool
Why we love it:
Sensory Turtles Counting Adventure includes 36 vibrant turtles that make counting feel like a colorful game, turning math into a playful sensory experience for little learners.

Excellerations Wooden Shape Number Counter Fun

Excellerations Wooden Shape Number Counter is a delightful tool for nurturing early math skills in playful ways! As both parents and educators, we admire how this engaging toy encourages our little ones to explore counting, sorting, and geometric recognition while engaging their fine motor skills. The vibrant natural colors and sturdy design invite children to stack and sort shapes, making learning an adventure in tactile discovery. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Excellerations Wooden Shape Number Counter features vibrant natural colors that invite lively exploration of early math concepts, turning learning into a colorful adventure from the start.