Material Name: Sorting Tray
Purpose & Developmental Benefits
The larger sorting tray is designed for sorting activities involving more groups or larger objects. It supports deeper development of classification skills, a sense of order and organization, and refined fine motor control.
Skills Developed
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Sorting by a single criterion across three to four groups
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Comparing, grouping, and arranging objects in order
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Refining fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination when handling materials
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Developing logical thinking and descriptive language related to the sorting theme
Recommended Age
Material & Construction
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Made of beechwood
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Four round or oval compartments (as shown)
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Larger than the small sorting tray, suitable for four-group sorting or gradation activities
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Sorting materials are not included
Classroom & Home Use
Used in the Practical Life or pre-Mathematics / Logic area for activities such as sorting by color, size, or shape; classifying natural objects (leaves, seeds, stones); or serving as a base tray for gradation and sequencing work.
