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Wobbly Shape Sorter

Name: Wobbly Shape Sorter
Brand: Tolo
SKU: 76031

A rocking shape sorter with six shapes, each containing a different rattle sound. Toddlers from twelve months post the shapes through the matching holes, then open the front door to empty the sorter and start again. Matching by shape and by colour, the rattling shapes and the gentle rocking motion combine sorting, sound and movement in one toy that grows with the child's ability. At home it plays in the living room; in a nursery or classroom it is made for group play.

Item number 76031 · EAN 0019287760316

Key features

Front door

Opens for quick access to empty the sorter and closes again.

Six rattling shapes

Each shape has its own separate rattle sound.

Shape and colour

Shapes match their holes by shape and by colour.

Rocking motion

The sorter rocks gently as it is played with.

Learning & development

Shape recognition

Finding which shape fits which hole teaches toddlers to compare outlines.

Colour recognition

Adults can ask the child to find the shape that matches a colour.

Problem solving

Trying a shape in the wrong hole and correcting it builds trial-and-error thinking.

Fine motor skills

Turning and posting each shape, and opening the door, practise dexterity.

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. Does your baby discover how to put the shapes in the spaces of the shape sorter?

2If not, give verbal hints, without directly demonstrating - and see if your little one can figure it out.

3Most babies this age will need some assistance initially. Show your baby how to put the shapes in the correct spaces.

4Show your infant what happens when you try to put the wrong shape in a hole. Explain that it doesn't fit using encouraging language.

5Talk about the colours and challenge your baby to show you the shape that matches the colour.

6Show 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.

7Increase the challenge by removing two shapes at a time - building up to completing the task in one go.

8As your baby develops he or she will be able to sort the puzzle out independently using both shape and colour knowledge.

9Always use encouraging and supportive language and praise successful sorting.

Specification

Item number: 76031
Age: 12 months +
Contents: Shape sorter with door, 6 rattling shapes
Product size: 16.5 × 16.5 × 21.6 cm
Packaging: 24 × 18 × 19 cm
Weight: 0.314 kg
EAN: 0019287760316
Range: Tolo Classic

Trade information

Master carton 12 pcs · 56 × 50 × 40 cm · 0.112 m³ · 6.76 kg gross · UPC 019287760316

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.