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Sorting & Patterning

Kaplan offers colorful aids and activities to support young learners' sorting and patterning skills. Kaplan offers sorting sets, block sets, mosaics, stacking activities, flash cards, pegboards, and more.

Multi-Color Linking Cubes with Jar - 150 Pieces
Item: 82150
Status: In Stock
$19.95
3 years & up. Add a math element to your classroom with these Multi-Color Linking Cubes with Jar. Your children will enjoy stacking, sorting, counting and more! These durable plastic cubes promote early math skills such as color recognition, counting and patterning. This jar includes 150 cubes in ten different colors. The pieces store in a convenient jar with screw-on lid and handle. Cubes measure 8".
Pattern Blocks and Picture Cards Set
Item: 31171
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Teach children valuable mathematical lessons with captivating shapes and designs. This Pattern Blocks and Picture Cards Set includes 20 picture cards with all sorts of designs and 250 multicolored plastic blocks. Children must use the plastic blocks to create the patterns they see on the cards. While creating the designs, children will sharpen their problem-solving skills, pattern recognition, and spatial awareness. Set includes 20 double-sided picture cards with two levels of difficulty and 250 blocks in plastic storage container.
Natural Stack and Sort Board
Item: 33141
Status: In Stock
$68.95
12 months & up. This oversized board features colorful counting discs for sorting onto stationary pegs. Double-sided wooden squares show numbers 0 through 9 on one side and corresponding dot patterns on the other. The removable counting discs offer versatile opportunities for matching, counting, and practicing addition and subtraction, both on and off the board. Measures 15.75"L x 3.5"W x 4"H.
Bug Counters - 108 Pieces
Item: 31169
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. These colorful insects teach color recognition. The different insects will help with insect names and recognition. Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills will be enhanced as children make up different activities. Great for building fine motor skills and reinforcing counting, sorting, patterning and other early math skills. Includes 108 counters in 6 colors.
Clear Button Counters - 90 Pieces
Item: 31159
Status: In Stock
$13.95
18 months & up. This engaging set features jumbo-sized transparent buttons in an array of basic colors and eight different shapes. Use for shape recognition, counting, sorting and patterning activities. Great addition to the light table, too! Largest button measures 1.75" in diameter. Includes 90 assorted counters.
Transportation Counters with Container
Item: 148355P
Status: In Stock
$24.95 - $48.95
3 years & up. Develop your children's counting skills with these exciting Colorful Transportation Counters with Containers for practicing early math skills. These counters represent six different modes of transportation in a variety of colors. Children will love mimicking the sounds of the different vehicles as they count. These counters promote fine motor skills, early math skills, patterning, sorting, and color recognition. Each container includes 72 counters.
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Loose Parts Sorting Trays - Set of 4 - Earth-toned
Item: 37865
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this matte set of 4 Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from a new UV-resistant composite material, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities indoors or outdoors. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while children develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Each tray measures 15" Diameter x 1.6"H. Contents not included.
Papa Bear Colorful Counters - 30 Pieces
Item: 89033
Status: In Stock
$15.95
2 years & up. These colorful bears are the perfect figures to help children become more confident in their counting. The chunky Papa Bear Counters are easy to grip and promote fine motor skills, color recognition, and other early math skills. Bears measure 1.5" high. 30 pieces.
Fruit Counters - 108 Pieces
Item: 31164
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. Develop your childrens counting skills with these exciting Colorful Fruit Counters with Container for Practicing Early Math Skills. These counters represent a variety of healthy fruits in different colors. Children will love learning about healthy eating while building early math skills. These counters promote fine motor skills, early math skills, patterning, sorting, and color recognition. For a combination activity, have children count out how many of each fruit they're supposed to eat each day. Includes 108 counters and a container for easy storage.
Translucent Building Plank Set - 54 Pieces
Item: 302057
Status: In Stock
$99.95
3 years & up. Bring light, color, and creativity together with this engaging translucent building set designed to inspire hands-on discovery and open-ended play. Encourages children to explore early STEM concepts while building vibrant structures that glow beautifully on a light table. Crafted from durable acrylic, each plank is perfectly sized for small hands and designed to support stacking, balancing, and imaginative construction. The five bold colors - red, yellow, blue, green, and aqua-invite children to experiment with color mixing, patterning, and visual exploration while strengthening fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Ideal for classrooms, STEM centers, and home learning environments, promotes collaborative play, problem-solving, and creativity.  Children will be captivated by the way light transforms their designs into glowing works of art.. Made from durable acrylic, each plank measures 3"L. Wash with soap and water. Storage case included.
Wooden Dominoes Jar - 168 Pieces
Item: 82147
Status: In Stock
$32.95
3 years & up. This unique set of dominoes come in a variety of vibrant colors that make play more exciting. Stack them, match them, set them up and knock them over again and again for hours of fun. Promotes arithmetic skills though use of sequences and patterns of die in order to win. Dominoes also help develop critical thinking skills and aide in teaching strategy.
Toddler Sorting Color Containers
Item: 70392
Status: In Stock
$81.95
12 months & up. Toddlers learn sorting and classifying skills as they sort the bright color plush objects into their correct color containers. Allow your child to strengthen their hand-eye coordination, fine motor, and problem-solving skills, as well as develop their vocabulary knowledge when they begin to identify and name the different colors and creatures. Each container has an attached lid and contains 4 sorting objects. 7"H.
Patterns and Sorting School Readiness Math Toolbox
Item: 63190
Status: In Stock
$45.95
3 years & up. Early math introduction just got easier! Children will develop beginning math skills such as observing attributes, creating patterns, and matching and sorting objects. The materials in this toolbox engage children in math activities with eight activity card(s) and a set of manipulates that provide hands-on examples of a variety of math skills. Includes 152 pieces.
Timeless Treasures: Loose Parts STEM Kit - 240 Pieces
Item: 38015
Status: In Stock
$199.95
$159.95
3 years and up. The possibilities of discovery are multiplied when rich variables are at children's fingertips. Timeless Treasures: Loose Parts STEM Kit is a laboratory of opportunity to experiment and explore the allure of timeless, unique treasures like old coins and keys and a variety of gem stones. Children can investigate, explore, and sort into felt bags using open-ended items. The kit includes a frosted plastic tray for storage and classification of loose parts and measures 12.5"L x 12.5"W x 2.9"H.
Loose Parts Stacking Wooden Trays - 4 Pieces
Item: 37868
Status: In Stock
$189.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts using this set of stackable Loose Parts Trays. Each deep, square tray is divided into varying compartments, encouraging children to engage in simple classification and seriation. As children are introduced to new objects, they will develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Plastic feet on the bottom of each tray ensure a snug fit when stacked between activities and allow for various arrangements and tiered orientations. Each tray measures 15"L x 15"W x 9"H. Contents not included.
Loose Parts Organic Wooden Trays - Set of 3
Item: 37867
Status: In Stock
$129.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities using found loose parts with these substantial, solid wood Loose Parts Organic Wooden Trays designed as recognizable natural icons. Each curved tray is divided into compartments of various sizes, encouraging children to engage in simple classification and seriation. As children are introduced to new objects, they will develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. These durable trays also serve as beautiful storage for loose parts between activities. Set includes one of each of the three shapes. Largest tray measures 14.8"L x 14.8"W x 1.3"H. Contents not included.
Loose Parts Sorting Trays - Set of 4 - Clear
Item: 37866
Status: In Stock
$99.95
$76.95
2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this set of 4 clear Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities in the classroom and outside. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while developing spatial relationships and strengthening their fine motor skills. Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration using a light source through the clear plastic. Each tray measures 1.6"H x 15" Diameter. Contents not included.
Loose Parts Sorting Trays - Set of 4 - White
Item: 37864
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years and up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this matte set of 4 Loose Parts Sorting Trays. Made from a new UV-resistant composite material, these trays are the perfect addition to nature-based activities indoors or outdoors. Each tray is divided into 6 compartments, encouraging simple classification and seriation while children develop spatial relationships and strengthen their fine motor skills. Each tray measures 15" Diameter x 1.6"H. Contents not included.
Rustic Textured Sorting Stones
Item: 302699
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. Rustic Textured Sorting Stones is a beautifully crafted tactile resource designed to support early math and sorting skills through hands-on exploration. This 20 piece set includes four natural-toned bowls, each paired with four uniquely textured stones in matching colors. Children are invited to explore color, texture, and patterns as they sort, match, and organize each stone into its corresponding bowl. Perfect for encouraging foundational math concepts such as classification, one-to-one correspondence, and early pattern recognition, this set also supports sensory development through rich textures and earthy aesthetics. Ideal for open-ended play, Rustic Textured Sorting Stones is a calming, engaging tool that blends math learning with mindful exploration.
Wooden Dominoes
Item: 301411
Status: In Stock
$29.95
3 years & up. Make play more exciting with a set of Wooden Dominoes in a range of beautiful, nature-inspired colors. Children can stack and match while developing critical thinking skills, recognizing colors, creating patterns and more! Children can line the pieces up and knock them over again and again for hours of fun while experiencing cause and effect in real time. Set includes 168 pieces each measuring 1" x 1.8" x .4".
Counting Bowls - 9 Pieces
Item: 301400
Status: In Stock
$54.95
18 months & up. Encourage loose parts exploration, numeracy and scale activities, and sensory play using this set of coconut-inspired Counting Bowls. Made in part using durable Poly+, these bowls are perfect companions for indoor and outdoor adventures, nature collections, and sand and water play. Each bowl features a molded number and corresponding holes for sifting, water exploration, and number recognition. Largest bowl measures 9.8"L x 9.8"W x 4.25"H. Smallest bowl measures 3.5"L x 3.5"W x 2.7"H.
Loose Parts Stackable Tray - Clear
Item: 300579
Status: In Stock
$49.95
$39.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this Loose Parts Stackable Tray. Made from easy-to-clean Polycarbonate, this tray is the perfect addition to nature-based loose parts play in the classroom and outside. The see-through, compartmentalized tray keeps items visible, accessible and organized while encouraging sorting and seriation of loose parts. Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration using a light source through the clear plastic. Tray measures 15"L x 15"W x 2.9"H.
Loose Parts Stackable Tray - Poly+
Item: 300578
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. Enhance activities incorporating found loose parts with this Loose Parts Stackable Tray. Made from durable, easy-to-clean Poly+, this tray is the perfect addition to nature-based loose parts play in the classroom and outside. The natural tone of this compartmentalized tray creates a beautiful, subdued background for found loose parts, colorful pieces, and other interesting items. The divided tray keeps items accessible and organized while encouraging sorting and seriation of loose parts. Tray measures 15"L x 15"W x 2.9"H.
Pattern Blocks in a Variety of Shapes - 250 Pieces
Item: 31156
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. Encourage your children to practice patterning with these fun Multicolor and Multipurpose pattern blocks in a variety of shapes. This set of plastic blocks features six different shapes and colors that provide problem-solving challenges while building color, design and patterning skills. For extra learning, encourage children to sort the pieces by shape or the number of sides. Includes 250 pattern blocks and a plastic storage container.