Wooden Sorting Tray - Set of 5

The Wooden Sorting Tray – Set of 5 offers a practical and engaging way to support early years STEM learning through sorting, classifying, and hands-on exploration. Each tray in this set includes nine uniform compartments, making it an ideal resource for group work, individual inquiry, and sensory-based activities. Crafted with a natural finish, these sturdy wooden trays add warmth and structure to the classroom, enhancing visual appeal while offering functional support for open-ended learning.

These trays promote independent thinking and self-directed play, giving children opportunities to explore mathematical concepts such as categorisation, quantity, and patterning. The consistent size and shape of each compartment allow for easy sorting and comparison across various attributes. This set is ideal for setting up multiple play stations, rotating resources, or encouraging collaborative learning in small groups.

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens early mathematical skills such as sorting, sequencing, and comparing.
• Enhances scientific thinking through classification of materials and observation of patterns.
• Promotes social interaction and collaboration in group-based exploration tasks.
• Develops fine motor skills and coordination through careful placement and manipulation of objects.

Classroom Activity Ideas:

• Use each tray with different materials (natural objects, buttons, pom-poms) for classification by colour, size, or texture.
• Set up themed sorting stations across the classroom (e.g. living vs non-living, hard vs soft).
• Create numeracy challenges by assigning values or quantities to compartments.
• Use for phonics or literacy activities by sorting objects or cards by initial sound or letter group.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 3+ years
• Set includes 5 x Wooden Sorting Trays (CXS1015)
• Tray dimensions: 24(W) x 24(D) x 8(H) cm
• Each compartment: 8(W) x 8(D) x 8(H) cm
• Made from durable wood with a smooth finish
• Illustrated accessories not included
• For indoor use only; always supervise use with small materials