Sensory Play With Shape Sorter Base

When A was around 19 months old I prepared a shapes-themed shelfie for her and this was one of the invitations to play I offered her at the time.

She loved this Hape Shape Sorter at this age and, since the cutouts on the base are deep, it made for a perfect base for sensory play.

A enjoyed filling in the shapes with rice using her scoops and spoons and, once she was done, we talked about the different shapes. She then started mixing the different colors in a small bowl I gave her. 

I love watching her concentrate and seeing how much her fine motor skills have improved in the last couple of months. 

This activity is great for developing: 

⧫ Fine motor skills

⧫ Practical life skills (scooping, spooning, pouring)

⧫ Spatial awareness 

⧫ Concentration

⧫ Colour and shape recognition 

⧫ Language development

Cleaning up is part of the learning process, so make sure to encourage your child to tidy up after they finish playing. Model how to do it until your child feels confident enough to initiate the tidying up process independently.