PlanToys Montessori-Inspired Stacking & Sorting Set

Engage little learners in purposeful play with this beautifully crafted early years kit that combines three essential developmental toys: a travel-friendly shape sorter, a horizontal ring stacker, and a nautical-themed shape-sorting boat. Designed with thoughtful attention to motor development, cognitive skills, and sensory exploration, each piece brings a new layer of learning through play.

The compact shape sorter is perfect for little explorers on the move, with a handle for carrying and shape blocks securely tethered by string. It encourages independent problem-solving while introducing 3D shapes and spatial awareness. The horizontal stacker features a rotating post that supports wrist movement, cross-body coordination, and fine motor refinement. Children also engage in sequencing and directional understanding as they thread, remove, and store each ring. Lastly, the boat sorter introduces matching solid and hollow geometric shapes, promoting classification, sequencing, and logical reasoning in a tactile, step-by-step way.

Each activity encourages mindful concentration, shape recognition, and bilateral hand use-all crucial for early development. Sustainably made in Thailand from chemical-free rubberwood, and finished with organic pigments and water-based dyes, this kit aligns with Montessori principles and values safe, eco-friendly play.

Educational Benefits

• Builds fine motor skills, coordination, and grip control
• Supports shape recognition, classification, and sequencing
• Encourages problem-solving and spatial reasoning
• Develops focus and bilateral hand use for cognitive and motor growth

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas

• Create a shape scavenger hunt around the classroom using 3D shape blocks
• Introduce concepts like inside vs. outside with the hollow and solid sorting pieces
• Challenge children to build a "stacking story"  by stacking rings in colour or size order
• Use the shape sorter as a tool for naming and identifying shapes during mat time

Product Details

• 18 months+
• Travel Shape Sorter: Compact with tethered blocks and carry handle
• Horizontal Stacker: Includes 1 base and 5 coloured rings with a coin-style storage slot
• Boat Shape Sorter: Includes 1 base with 3 holes, 6 blocks in solid and hollow forms (triangle, square, cylinder)
• Sustainably made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, non-toxic glue, organic pigments, and water-based dyes

Safety Information

• All parts are smooth-edged and finished with child-safe materialsÂ