Sort & Explore Sensory Cube
Sort & Explore Sensory Cube
About This Toy Reach in, pull out, push through, and explore! This colorful sensory cube combines shape sorting with flexible elastic bands that create an extra challenge as children work to retrieve and replace the included pieces. Children can reach between the bands, grasp an object, figure out how to maneuver it through the opening, explore the different shapes, or simply experiment with stretching and moving the bands. The combination of colorful objects, resistance, movement, and hands-on problem-solving makes the cube interesting for repeated sensory and exploratory play.
Why It’s a Toy Treasure This isn't just a traditional shape sorter! The elastic-band design changes the challenge from simply matching a shape to an opening to figuring out how to reach, grasp, pull, turn, and maneuver objects through a changing space. Children who enjoy putting things in and taking them out, manipulating objects, repetition, sensory exploration, or figuring out how things work may especially enjoy it. There are also plenty of ways to participate without requiring a child to sort the pieces by shape or use the toy in one prescribed way.
Play & Development Possibilities Sensory-cube play creates opportunities for grasping, reaching, fine-motor coordination, bilateral hand use, motor planning, spatial problem solving, object exploration, and cause-and-effect learning. As children experiment with getting pieces into and out of the cube, they can also explore concepts such as in, out, pull, push, stuck, get, more, help, and again through meaningful actions. A play partner can turn this naturally repetitive activity into a shared routine by responding to the child’s actions, helping when requested, taking turns, adding playful surprises, and noticing all the different ways the child communicates during the activity.
Play Possible Tip: Put a Favorite Inside!
The pieces that come with a toy don’t always have to be the most interesting part! When appropriate and safe, try placing a familiar or motivating object that is large enough to be safely used with the toy inside the cube. Let your child discover it and figure out how to get it out. Resist the urge to immediately show them how—watch, wait, and see what they try first. If they look toward you, hand you the cube, gesture, vocalize, use AAC, sign, or communicate in another way, respond to their message. A favorite object can turn a simple reaching activity into a playful problem-solving and communication opportunity.
Want More Ways to Play? Your Play Map Is Included!
Every Toy Treasure comes with a digital AACcessible Play Map to help you make the most of playtime. Your Sort & Explore Sensory Cube Play Map includes practical ideas for supporting different ways of reaching, grasping, and participating; adapting the activity for different motor abilities; creating playful put-in/take-out routines; recognizing and responding to communication; incorporating AAC; and expanding exploration into matching, sorting, problem solving, and shared play.
Your Play Map is a digital download. After your purchase, it will be delivered to you by email—so you can start exploring the play ideas while you wait for your toy to arrive! The Play Map is not included in the physical package with your toy.
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Product Information: Includes: Sensory Sorting Cube with Elastic Bands and Sorting Pieces | Recommended Age: 3+ years (manufacturer recommendation) | Material: ABS | Brand: Brozebra | Model Number: STF00328 | Electric: No | Certification: China Compulsory Certification (CCC/3C) | Origin: Mainland China
Please review all product packaging, warnings, and manufacturer recommendations before use. Adult supervision may be appropriate based on your child's age and individual needs. If adding other objects to the cube, select only items that are appropriate for your child's age and abilities and do not present a choking or other safety hazard.