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Rolling Ball Shape Sorter

Name: Rolling Ball Shape Sorter
Brand: Tolo
SKU: 76004

A shape sorter in the form of a ball that also rolls along the floor. Six shapes, each with its own rattle sound, post through matching holes; a twist opening locks the ball shut and opens it quickly to empty it. The child explores each shape, works out where it fits, learns which colour matches which hole, then rolls the ball away and goes after it. At home it plays in the living room; in a nursery or classroom it is made for group play.

Item number 76004 · EAN 0019287760040

Key features

Ball and sorter

Posts shapes like a sorter and rolls like a ball.

Twist opening

Twist to lock or open for quick emptying.

Six rattling shapes

Each shape has a separate rattle sound.

Colour matched holes

Shapes and holes match by colour as well as shape.

Learning & development

Shape recognition

Each shape fits only its own hole; the wrong one will not go in.

Colour recognition

Colour matching gives a second clue to the right hole.

Fine motor skills

Turning and posting shapes exercises dexterity.

Movement & gross motor

Rolling the sorter away encourages the child to move and retrieve it.

Playguide

How to play and learn

Written by Tolo for parents and early-years staff: what to do with the toy, and what the child is learning while doing it.

12 MONTHS +

1Give your baby the different shapes to explore and rattle.

2Does your baby discover how to put the shapes in the spaces of the ball?

3If not, give verbal hints, without directly demonstrating - and see if your little one can figure it out.

4Most babies this age will need some assistance initially. Show your baby how to put the shapes in the correct spaces.

5Show your infant what happens when you try to put the wrong shape in a hole. Explain that it doesn't fit using encouraging language.

6Talk about the colours and challenge your baby to show you the shape that matches the colour.

7Show your baby how to separate the toy to empty the sorter - take out one shape at a time and challenge your baby to fit the shape in - using lots of praise.

8Increase the challenge by removing two shapes at a time - building up to completing the task in one go.

9As your baby develops he or she will be able to sort the puzzle out independently using both shape and colour knowledge.

10Always use encouraging and supportive language and praise successful sorting.

11Show your baby how to roll the shape sorter along a flat surface - encourage your infant to move to retrieve it.

Specification

Item number: 76004
Age: 12 months +
Contents: Ball sorter, 6 rattling shapes
Product size: 14.5 × 14.5 × 14.5 cm
Packaging: 15 × 15 × 15 cm
Weight: 0.323 kg
EAN: 0019287760040
Range: Tolo Classic

Trade information

Master carton 12 pcs · 47 × 32 × 32.5 cm · 0.049 m³ · 5.8 kg gross · UPC 019287760040

Built to last

Wipe-clean, no fabric, no decals to peel. Designed for shared use in group settings, and to be handed down rather than replaced.

Safety

Tested to EN71, ASTM and CPSIA. Smooth surfaces, no sharp edges, no batteries required.

Product sheet

One-page A4 data sheet: description, key features, learning & development, specifications, EAN.