Shape sorter toys are one such tool that can make a significant impact on a child's fine motor skills. As they manipulate the shapes and fit them into the corresponding holes, they are using their fingers and hands in a precise and controlled way. This helps them develop dexterity and hand-eye coordination, which will serve them well in other areas of their life, such as writing, drawing, and playing sports.

Whilst the concept behind shape sorter toys may seem easy for adults, it requires a lot of thinking for children. As they play with the toy, children learn to differentiate between different shapes, and develop their spatial awareness. In addition, by evaluating which shape fits into which hole, children are using their critical thinking and reasoning abilities. Understanding problems and finding a solution is a valuable life skill.

Shape sorter toys are also great for introducing children to basic math concepts, such as counting and sorting. By organizing the shapes into groups, children learn about patterns, sequences, and classification. This cognitive development helps lay the foundation for more advanced math and organisation skills later in life. Playing with shape sorter toys can also help children to develop their language skills, as they learn to describe the shapes and colours of the different pieces, and to communicate their ideas and strategies for fitting the pieces together. The toys also offer a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to interact with children, encouraging communication and building vocabulary.

Here at Baby City we have a range of shape sorter toys that are available in a variety of shapes, colours, and sizes as well as different forms, such as wooden, plastic and plush. We also have interactive shape sorters that provide little one with rewarding sounds or music, or that say the colour or shape they have correctly inserted. This is a classic must have toy for your little one’s development!