Tolo Bio Range Shape Sorter Play Bench
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23cm x 15cm x 13cm (L/W/H)
? Both shape sorting and colour matching.
? Removable shapes.
? Each shape rattles with an individual sound.
? Hammer is attached for safe keeping.
? Shapes can be hammered straight through, but turn it over and you can start again! 12 months
? Give your baby the different shapes to look at and rattle
? Show your baby how to put the shapes in the correct spaces and hammer them in. Show your infant what happens when you try to put the wrong shape in a hole. Explain that it doesn't fit using encouraging language
? Talk about the colours and challenge your baby to show you the shape that matches the colour.
? Don't empty the sorter - but take out one shape at a time and challenge your baby to fit the shape in - using lots of praise.
? Increase the challenge by removing two shapes at a time - building up to completing the task in one go.
? As your baby develops he or she will be able to sort the puzzle out independently using both shape and colour knowledge.
? Always use encouraging and supportive language and praise successful sorting.