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.