Sorting & Patterning

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.

4 years & up. This Parquetry Block Super Set features thick, wooden geometric blocks in six bright colors to create and match patterns and designs. Practice matching the pattern on the cards or create your own designs. Included: 32 Block Pieces, Work Tray, and 20 Parquetry Pattern Cards.

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.

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".

3 years & up. Develop creative thinking and improve fine motor skills with this unique building set. Make shapes, compare sizes, and identify colors and numbers. Our Junior GeoStix have multiple points of connection along each piece for unlimited possibilities for shape combinations and greater satisfaction for kids! Includes 140 flexible sticks in eight lengths and 20 double-sided activity cards. Children can either build the design on the activity cards or create their own designs. Either… More »

This engaging software/app includes three activities to help children practice their sorting and matching skills. Settings allow matching and sorting based one criterion such as shape, color, or size before progressing to two attributes for a greater challenge. Teacher options enable game settings to be fixed depending on the mathematical focus or the ability of the user.Tablet software: Allows for 1 (one) user workspaceLarge Screen software: Allows for 4 (four) user workspaceApp/software runs on… More »

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… More »

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… More »

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.

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.

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.

7 years & up. 28 solid hardwood dominoes, polished colorfast finish, engraved dots, rules. For 2 to 4 players. Color may vary.

3 years & up. Your children will enjoy stacking, sorting, counting and more with these Wooden Assorted Color Cubes! These wooden cubes promote early math skills, color recognition, block play, patterning, and fine motor skills. This jar includes 102 cubes in six different colors. The pieces store in a convenient jar with screw-on lid and handle. Cubes measure 1".

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.

3 years & up. Inspire crafts and scientific discovery with this Natural Stones and Minerals kit! This rock collection box includes more than 210 individual pieces and 11 different types: River Pebbles, Polished Stones (black, white, assorted), Tiger's Eye, Gemstones, Amethyst Points, Amethyst Clusters, Iron Pyrite, 2 Agate slices (large and small). An ideal addition to sensory bin, little geologists will love to sort, classify and identify the various stone characteristics! Use this kit to start… More »

6 years & up. Interlocking 1cm unit cubes are great for measurement, base 10, linear, and mass activities. Each cube has 3 interlocking sides, 2 smooth sides, and 1 connector side. Cubes measure 1 cubic centimeter and weigh 1 gram each. Set of 1,000 cubes come in 10 different colors and a storage bucket.

4 years & up. Make math hands-on with these manipulative counting cubes! Develop and improve math skills through visualizing grouping, comparisons, graphing, counting, and other functions. Expand users' fine motor skills, motor planning, and hand-eye coordination. Included in the set are 240 cubes, 60 in 4 colors: red, yellow, green, and blue.

Includes three resource books: "Let's Take it Outside!: Teacher-Created Activities for Outdoor Learning", "Learning is in Bloom: Cultivating Outdoor Explorations", and "Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning".