Oodles of Aliens Sorting Saucer
Grab the tongs and help the colourful, squishy aliens make their way across the game board, or sort them into their matching colour trays in the spaceship.Â
There are lots of ways to play with this set, and the included activity guide is packed with fun ideas for games, sorting challenges, and creative new rules using the aliens and dice.Â
Great for children who enjoy keeping things neat and organised, and for those who are still learning the joys of sorting and systemising.
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What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
What makes this product special
Grab the tongs and help the colourful, squishy aliens make their way across the game board, or sort them into their matching colour trays in the spaceship.Â
There are lots of ways to play with this set, and the included activity guide is packed with fun ideas for games, sorting challenges, and creative new rules using the aliens and dice.Â
Great for children who enjoy keeping things neat and organised, and for those who are still learning the joys of sorting and systemising.
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Suitable for ages 4 yrs. to 7 yrs.Practising how to sort objects improves your child’s ability to sort through the streams of impressions they experience every day. Sorting and categorizing are basically a way of learning and comprehending new experiences, words, and concepts. Before we can understand what something is and what it means, we first need to know how it differs from something else.
Many real-life situations require us to organise and sort – for example, we use that skill when we sort our laundry, go to the recycling depot, or solve an equation.
This activity develops essential skills which help support your child's well-being and ability to learn:
- Strengthens your child's fine motor skills.
- Supports hand-eye coordination, a skill we use for instance when we throw, catch, or kick the ball that comes flying at us in PE class, when we cut in a straight line line with a pair of scissors, or when we need to pour water into a glass without missing.
| Item number | 21-LER5546 |
|---|---|
| Age | 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. |
| Senses | The tactile sense, Vision |
| Function | Fine motor skills, Shape and colour recognition, Hand-eye coordination, Concentration, Logical thinking, Numeracy skills |
| Helps develop skills and knowledge related to: | Communication, Math |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maintenance | Hand wash |
| Instructions/rules | English, French, Spanish, German |
| Take it with you | to the cabin |
| Note! | Suitable for schools and childcare facilities |
Do you know Learning Resources?
As their name suggests, it's important for Learning Resources to create materials that make learning fun for children.In particular, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a focal point at Learning Resources. For instance, your child can learn to explore and experiment, build robots, and learn to code. For educators and teachers, Learning Resources is a learning goldmine. Sorting animals, coding dinosaurs, and math games can really be a breath of fresh air in the classroom.
See our selection from Learning Resources here.
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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