Wooden Sorting Bowl

The Wooden Sorting Bowl is a beautifully crafted natural resource designed to support open-ended play, sorting, and exploration in early years learning. Hand-finished from smooth, durable wood, the bowl provides children with a tactile and versatile container that can be used across a wide variety of classroom activities. Whether incorporated into maths centres for sorting and counting, added to sensory trays for imaginative play, or used outdoors for collecting natural treasures, this bowl encourages curiosity and independence. Its open-ended design allows children to experiment with volume, classification, and organisation, supporting both mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills. The neutral aesthetic of the Wooden Sorting Bowl makes it ideal for complementing other loose parts resources, encouraging children to take ownership of their play while creating order and meaning. Lightweight yet sturdy, it is safe for little hands to handle and a sustainable addition to early years classrooms. Easy to clean and long-lasting, the bowl is a practical tool that supports a wide range of play-based learning experiences.

Educational Benefits

• Supports early mathematics through sorting, counting, and classification.
• Encourages fine motor development through handling and transferring objects.
• Promotes independence, organisation, and self-directed learning.
• Enhances imaginative and sensory play experiences.

Classroom Ideas

• Use in maths centres for sorting loose parts by shape, colour, or size.
• Provide as a container in sensory play for transferring materials like rice or beads.
• Incorporate into outdoor learning for collecting natural items such as leaves or pebbles.
• Combine with other loose parts resources to encourage open-ended play and creativity.

Safety & Information

• Recommended Age: 3+ years.
• Set Contains: 1 wooden sorting bowl (stones not included).
• Measurements: Approximately 12-15 cm in diameter.
• Materials: Natural, untreated wood, smoothed for safe handling.
• Safety: Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small loose parts often used with the bowl; adult supervision required.