Sorting
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Carved Wooden Animals
Children of all ages intuitively recognize the beauty of these miniature works of art. Manipulating and arranging them is so satisfying! Six pairs of African animals, carved and painted by wood workers in Kenya. Learn More -
Sorting Beads Activity
Sort wooden beads by shape, size, or texture, from the basket to the felt mat. Encourage children to feel the differences between the beads: some have facets, some are rounded, some are big, some are small. 25 beads, mat, and basket. Learn More -
Sorting & Grading Corks Activity
Six each of six sizes of corks provide a number of ways for children to sort and classify. Children will love lining up the Sorting Corks in graded order to make six “stairs ”. Learn More -
Sorting & Grading Corks
Six each of six sizes of corks provide a number of ways for children to sort by size, then line up in a row. Later, arrange the corks in graded order to make six “stairs.” For simpler sorting, start with three or four corks of each size. Learn More -
Sorting Beads
Sort wooden beads by shape, size, or texture. Encourage children to feel the differences between the the five styles — some have facets, some are rounded, some are big, some are small. Add challenge by sorting blindfolded! Learn More -
Sorting Suitcase
Lay the case flat. Flip the latches. Lift the lid. Let the fun begin! 40 die-cut clothing cards can be sorted, sequenced, mixed, and matched by attribute in practically endless combinations. 20 patterns to match. Learn More -
Nuts & Bolts
For use as a combination sorting and manipulative exercise, this set includes three bolts in graded sizes: 3" by 3/8" diameter, 2" by 5/16", and 1" by ¼". Each bolt is fitted with a washer, a hex nut, a lock washer, and a wing nut. Learn More -
Wooden Spool Assortment
Remember these? We discovered this big set of 72 old-fashioned wooden spools for your children to enjoy. Threading, sorting by size, stacking, crafts... many possibilities. Three sizes, ranging from 5/8" to 2" high. Learn More -
Carved Wooden Sorting Tray - Square acacia wood tray
Individually carved from a solid piece of wood, the compartments have gently sloping sides so small items will not get stuck in the corners. The one large compartment can hold items to sort into the three smaller compartments. 11" square x ½" deep. Learn More -
Two-Sided Sorting Tray
Count from one side to the other or use it for a nature or science display. Individually hand carved from a naturally water-resistant hardwood, this small, sturdy dish invites many more uses in the classroom. Learn More -
Bucket o' Buttons - 16 oz. tub of buttons
A treasure trove of colorful, assorted plastic buttons handy for matching and sorting, not to mention threading, sewing activities, and crafts. A variety of shapes and designs — too many to count! 12 ounces in a tub. Learn More -
Memory Caps Game
This versatile set is part concentration-style memory game and part open-ended matching (10 pairs). Sort by color or shape or use for counting games. All renewable rubberwood, with stained finish colored with eco-friendly dyes. 20 shapes and 20 cups. Learn More -
Wooden Buttons Sorting & Grading
Children can sort these smooth, painted wooden buttons by color, then line up color sets in size-graded rows. 7 colors in three sizes (20 mm, 30 mm, 40 mm); 21 pieces in all. Packed in the fun-to-open plastic Clip Lid box. Learn More -
Colorful Wooden Buttons By the Bag
Three graduated sizes by the bag. You’ll love the very affordable price. Children will love the smooth finish and array of fun colors. You would pay much more for these top-quality sorting supplies at a craft store! Learn More -
The Button Box
An imaginative invitation for children to investigate (or collect!) buttons of their own, with simple prose and just enough button history to illustrate that every button has a story. Paperback, 24 pages. Learn More
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