Logical Toys & Gifts Ltd Shape Sorter Play Bench, Bio Range

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.