Toys for Colour & Shape Recognition

The 12 Nins are a resource which can be used to create stories and small worlds. Combining them with other elements, they can be part of mathematical, language and sensory games. The non structured nature of the Nins allows for them to be used in a broad number of ways. They don’t have eyes, or a gender. This way, it is up to the child to develop their own stories and let their imagination guide them. Contains 12 Nins and a cotton bag for storage. Recommended from 12 mths+

The Grapat rainbow platforms allow for objects to be placed, sorted and arranged for play, colour recognition and classifying.  Contains 6 platforms in the colours of the rainbow. Size: 18 cm diameter. Recommended from

This set of wooden bowls and balls from Grapat in rainbow colours, will invite children to sort and match through colour and shape. Fill and empty to assist in the development of logical and mathematical thinking. The bowl can be used as a lid, to make the ball inside appear and disappear as the classic game of “peekaboo” This beautiful coloured wooden set will invite children to play, and their imagination will enable a wonderful variety of interpretations mead games. Set contains 12 bowls and 6 balls in rainbow colours Recommended age +18 months. Includes a cloth bagIncludes textile bag with GOT Certificate fabric.

The Grapat Wooden Bowls and Marbles compels children to sort and collate. The activity of moving the small marbles, firstly with their fingers and then using the wooden tongs, assists in the development of logical mathematical thinking and fine motor skills. Using tongs also helps to improve concentration. This colourful wooden loose parts set will invite children to play and use their imagination for a wonderful variety of interpretations.  Set contains: 6 bowls, 36 wooden marbles and wooden tongs. Recommended from 3 yrs+

This Grapat Bowls & Acorns Set includes 6 wooden coloured bowls, 36 wooden coloured acorns, wooden tongs and a fabric bag for easy storage. The benefits of this item lie in the development of logical-mathematical thinking and motor skills. The use of the wooden tongs is a good resource to improve concentration and to control fine motor skills in toddlers, pre-school and all the way to early years school children. The versatility of the material will promote a broad variety of proposals. The 6 bowls are ideal to sort other little treasures a children may find on a walk or bike ride, opening up endless uses for loose part play. Recommended from 12 mths+ GRAPAT provides materials without instructions. Open-ended, favouring free and autonomous play. The only premise is to let children play, slowly, without time limits. We suggest material that encourages, invites and stimulates the creation of several fantastic, realistic and invented little worlds. It is made following traditional processes, in the old way, with thick soft raw materials, natural dyes which let the wood veins be seen and vibrant coloured waxes and oils that slightly shine. The products are painted by hand, homemade, surrounded by land, fire, rivers and many children nearby, who inspire us daily.

This set of 72 pieces favours versatility and  possibilities enhancing creative and divergent thinking. . The different types of tubes assist with hand-eye development, using them as a kaleidoscope, for construction and the creation of imaginary worlds. Some can be seen as trees, buildings, cars etc. It also allows the development of logical-mathematical thinking through classification, grouping and association of elements according to colour and shapes of the elements. The set includes: 72 pieces in 12 different Rainbow colours. 12 big Lola (65 mm) , 12 mid Lola (45 mm), 12 small Lola (20 mm), 12 Tubes (70 mm), 12 Solid Tubes (70 mm) and 12 half Tubes (70 mm). Lola figures, beakers and tubes Rainbow colours and different sizes Symbolic pieces for open-ended play Recommended from 3 yrs+

The Grapat Mandala Rainbow Eggs set features 36 little eggs in twelve different colours. A superbly versatile, open ended  wooden toy with endless possibilities.  Designed in order to create a unique sensory experience as you design your own mandala, this also encourages the development of fine motor skills and becomes a beautifully interactive way to teach children about symmetry. Contains: 36 little eggs in 12 different colours (3 each colour)Size: 35 mm height Recommended from 3 years+ Handmade from sustainably sourced wood and finished with non-toxic colours, Grapat mandala sets are a perfect addition to imaginative play, role play, creative picture making and story telling. They are also perfect for assisting with mathematical concepts. 

This set consists of the Nins® (children), their own cups (mates) and coins/lids. Stack them up, take them out, put them back in, cover or uncover them. The simple, open ended material allows endless possibilities of play. The set contains 6 Nins®, 6 Mates and 6 Coins in the colours of the rainbow. Recommended from 12 months+

Where's nin? In this rainbow coloured set from Grapat the nins can be completely hidden, and slowly revealed, by the circular rings. How many rings do I need to add to hide the nin? Who will hide theirs first? Will I put a coin lid on my pile? What colour goes on top? Lots to do and learn with this simple set. Different shapes, sizes and neutral shapes. The best starting point for imaginative play. No instructions, no rules just free and open-ended play with beautiful, colourful wooden shapes. Recommended from 12 mths+