Sorter is a unique and entertaining toy. And most importantly, the child develops in the game mode, because the child's attention, thinking and logic work during the game. The logical sorter helps to think, to build a model in the head for solving a problem.
Features:
The principle of this game is to insert figures of various colors and shapes into the holes allocated for them. It can be a volumetric form such as a cube, house, transport, or logic board.
Sorter seems to be a simple game, but its logical potential is enormous - the child analyzes figures, compares and selects them.
If in all logic toys like pyramids and nesting dolls there can be a lot of solutions and they can be assembled arbitrarily, then a sorter is accuracy and result.
The benefits of the sorter are great:
- helps to get acquainted with the concepts: the same - different, suitable - not suitable;
- teaches to compare, analyze, classify, sort;
- teaches to distinguish shape, color, quantity;
- develops spatial thinking;
- develops fine motor skills, which affects thinking, logic, and speech;
- develops perseverance and attentiveness.
How to choose?
There are different sorter models for different ages:
- From 6 months to a year. For babies, soft sorters are produced - from textile materials. They are non-traumatic, easy to wash and easy to grip with a small handle. The only drawback is that the figures can be crumpled and put into any hole, however, for the baby, such an action is of great benefit for thinking. The material should be of high quality, without small parts, tightly sewn.
- From one to 2 years. The "good" age to play with the sorter. For a one-year-old child, this game is one of the leading ones. The sorter should have about 6-10 holes for productive and fatigue-free picking. The more correct the shapes - circles, triangles, hearts - the easier it is for the child to collect them without losing interest in the game. The shapes should be different from each other, for example, the oval and the circle at this age are still incomprehensible to the child, so there should be a contrast between the figures.
The figures should be easy to insert and remove, so that the child can study independently without involving adults. The material can be wood or plastic, it only depends on the desire.
For those who are teething, it is undesirable to use a tree, because a child can chew it.
For older children, additional functions are added to the sorters - lighting, noise effects, various additional elements - laces, locks, tips on colors and patterns.
- 2 to 3 years old. A large number of holes and shapes, all sorts of colors, additional functions - all this is a logical sorter for older kids. Here, the task is complicated by holes only for a specific figure, there are no universal ones into which you can insert the figure's neighbors.
When choosing, remember about the safety of the child.
The child's handle should not go through the holes. They should not be too small so that a finger does not fit in there. The smaller the child, the safer the lock should be in order to avoid pinching and injury. Figures should be smooth, without sharp traumatic corners. Well, avoid toys with a smell and poor-quality coloring, textiles should not fade.
Popular models
Sorter Polesie "Logic teremok"
Popular Belarusian toy. It is made of bright, harmless plastic. It repeats the shape of a house with four windows that can be unlocked with keys of different shapes.
Animals are sitting outside the windows: a pig, a cat, a bunny and a bear cub, which must be placed on the roof with holes for each figure. Then, near each animal, you need to do certain manipulations with the button - press, turn, and the toys will again appear in their rooms. Such a sorter is perfect for children from one year old. Houses from this company vary in age, the number of shapes, colors and shapes increases.
Sorter "Logic Cube"
It is a wooden cube with holes for different shapes. It is replete with flowers and variety. Suitable for children 2-3 years old.
Music bus
Toy for babies up to a year. Has holes on the roof, on the sides. The figures have a repeating color along the hole, and inside the transparent cylinders there is an original filler - rattles, a mirror, beads, and the like. Figures are taken from the bus through the back door.
Logic-sorter "Magic Pot"
An educational game for children under one year old. An interactive potty that speaks, sings and sparkles when the child immerses a toy in it. A big plus for parents is that the sound and backlight can be turned off.
Stellar "Logic Caterpillar"
A flat toy in which figures of different shapes are embedded, and smaller figures are inserted into them. Also, the parts can be assembled into a separate pyramid. The toy is intended for children from one year old.
Reviews
Parents' feedback on the sorters is extremely positive. They can be purchased both for your children and as a gift. An educational toy will not leave anyone indifferent.
The most popular and beloved model is the "Logical teremok" from Polesie. Parents appreciate its versatility, and children love it for its interesting algorithm.
The Magic Pot sorter is categorized as my first set by parents. This category also includes Chicco's Animal House. This logical toy has no complaints from the parents, except that the details are lost. For children, sorters have become a favorite toy for a long time.
Logic sorters are becoming more and more popular among parents' preferred toys. They not only develop and educate the child, but also develop perseverance, attention and concentration. For fidgets, this game will give moments of calmness and entertaining relaxation.
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