{"product_id":"sort-again-game-by-fat-brain-toys","title":"Sort Again Game by Fat Brain Toys","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFlip. Crank. Pump. Sort. Again!\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSort Again is a fascinating hands-on sensory and early-learning toy that turns colour sorting into an interactive mechanical adventure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle hands can \u003cstrong\u003eflip, twist, crank and pump\u003c\/strong\u003e to set the colourful balls in motion. Once the balls have been mixed up, children use the mechanism to carry them to the top of the tower, where they travel through the maze and magically sort themselves back into their matching colour sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen do it all again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its combination of \u003cstrong\u003emovement, visual tracking, hands-on manipulation and cause-and-effect discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sort Again is the kind of toy that invites children to experiment, repeat and work out how things happen. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy we love Sort Again for developing little minds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSort Again has been designed around the idea that children learn through \u003cstrong\u003edoing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every part of the process gives them something to manipulate, watch and figure out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Motor Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe different controls encourage children to use their fingers and hands in different ways. Flipping paddles, twisting knobs, turning the crank and operating the pump all provide opportunities to practise grasping, finger control and coordinated hand movements.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Eye Coordination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren need to coordinate what their hands are doing with what they are watching. Following the balls as they move through the maze adds an engaging visual-motor component to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause \u0026amp; Effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What happens if I turn this?” is at the heart of SortAgain. Children quickly discover that their actions have predictable results, helping them build an understanding of cause and effect. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Recognition \u0026amp; Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the balls travel through the maze and return to their matching sections, children are introduced to colour recognition, matching and sorting concepts in a hands-on way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem Solving \u0026amp; Early Reasoning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe different mechanisms encourage children to experiment and work out how the toy operates. They can discover what each control does and how the different parts work together.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe colourful balls provide an engaging moving target for children to follow with their eyes as they travel through the playset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Planning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing several different actions to complete a sequence – release, mix, lift and sort – gives children opportunities to practise planning and coordinating a series of movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA great game option for Occupational Therapists\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSort Again offers several opportunities for \u003cstrong\u003etherapist-directed play and skill development\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly for younger children working on fine motor and visual-motor skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCan be used to encourage:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasping and releasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger isolation and dexterity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilateral hand use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrist rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled pushing and pulling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour matching and sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCause-and-effect understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing and following a multi-step activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGreat for parents and educators too\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSortAgain doesn't feel like a traditional \"learning toy\" – and that's part of its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren get the satisfaction of \u003cstrong\u003emaking things move\u003c\/strong\u003e, watching the balls travel and seeing the sorting happen, while they're naturally practising important developmental skills along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHow does SortAgain work?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Flip \u0026amp; Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlip the paddles and twist the knob to release the colourful balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Shuffle \u0026amp; Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn the crank to mix the balls and move them towards the lifting mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Lift \u0026amp; Launch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the top mechanism to carry the balls back to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Sort Again!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch as the balls travel through the maze and find their way back into their matching colour sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen start over and \u003cstrong\u003eSortAgain!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Details\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fat Brain Toys\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e SortAgain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensory \/ Fine Motor \/ Early Learning \/ Sorting Toy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10.8 x 33.6 x 27.5cm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOMY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419885097278,"sku":"FA533-1","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/1242\/9630\/files\/FatBrainSortAgainGamemain.png?v=1788939561","url":"https:\/\/sensorystreet.com.au\/products\/sort-again-game-by-fat-brain-toys","provider":"Sensory Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}