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Sorting and patterning tools for Pre-K and kindergarten

Sorting by colour, shape and size is early math. These products give children something to sort and to line up into a pattern.

Products were taken from Lakeshore Learning's own category pages (checked Oct 2026), with prices and age labels read from the listing; prices are approximate and change with sales. Checked 2026-10-25. Nobody paid to be here. The buy links are plain search links, not affiliate links, so Peabody earns nothing from them.

  1. Tweezer Tongs Color Sorting Kit

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-6

    Tongs for moving objects into colour cups, practising grip and sorting together.

    Watch for: About $27.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  2. Color Rings Sorting Board

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-5

    Rings sort onto matching colour posts.

    Watch for: About $24.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  3. Shape Sorting Center

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-5

    A center for matching shapes by outline.

    Watch for: About $19.99, Oct 2026.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  4. Scoop-A-Bug Sorting Kit

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-5

    Scoops and bug counters for sorting by colour and type.

    Watch for: About $39.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  5. My First Sorting Bears

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-5

    Bear counters and cups for first sorting activities.

    Watch for: About $39.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  6. Button Sorting Center

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-5

    Buttons to sort by size, colour and holes.

    Watch for: About $39.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  7. Nuts About Sorting!

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-5

    Squirrel-themed sorting with nuts and cups.

    Watch for: About $36.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  8. Magnetic Shape Sorting Rods

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-6

    Magnetic rods that hold shapes sorted by attribute.

    Watch for: About $49.99, Oct 2026.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  9. Magnetic Color Maze

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-5

    A maze path guides a magnet through matching colours.

    Watch for: About $39.99, Oct 2026.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  10. Indestructible Giant Beads & Patterns

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-6

    Large beads for making repeating patterns.

    Watch for: About $49.99, Oct 2026. Beads are large, which is better for young hands than standard beads.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  11. Easy-Grip Jumbo Pegs & Pegboard Set

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-6

    Big pegs for pattern making.

    Watch for: About $24.99, Oct 2026.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  12. Patterning & Sorting Folder Game Library - Pre K-K

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-6

    Self-checking folder games on patterns and sorting.

    Watch for: About $39.99, Oct 2026.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

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