{"product_id":"pastel-balls-and-tray","title":"6 Pastel Balls and Sorting Tray","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWooden Pastel Ball Sorting Set – 6 Piece Balls + Sorting Tray\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully simple invitation to sort, match, count and create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMy Happy Helpers Wooden Pastel Ball Sorting Set\u003c\/strong\u003e combines 6 colourful wooden balls with a purpose-designed wooden sorting tray, creating an engaging hands-on activity for little ones while leaving plenty of room for open-ended play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren can match each ball to its place in the tray, explore colour recognition, practise counting and create their own patterns and arrangements. Picking up, positioning and carefully placing each wooden ball also encourages fine motor development, hand-eye coordination and concentration through play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the play doesn't need to stop at sorting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the balls beyond the tray and they become wonderfully versatile loose parts for imaginative play, building activities, balancing challenges and compatible ball-run adventures. Add wooden rings, blocks or other open-ended resources and children can experiment with balance, movement, cause and effect, pattern and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a deceptively simple wooden toy that can be explored in many different ways as your child's skills and imagination grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete sorting set\u003c\/strong\u003e – includes the wooden sorting tray and 6 colourful wooden balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour matching \u0026amp; sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e – encourages children to recognise, compare and organise colours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine motor development\u003c\/strong\u003e – grasping and positioning the balls supports dexterity and hand-eye coordination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly maths through play\u003c\/strong\u003e – naturally introduces counting, sequencing, grouping and pattern-making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-ended play\u003c\/strong\u003e – use the balls independently for balancing, building, imaginative play and ball runs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful wooden design\u003c\/strong\u003e – a timeless addition to Montessori-inspired and open-ended play spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for repeat play\u003c\/strong\u003e – simple enough to understand, with endless possibilities for children to explore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlay Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with simple colour matching by inviting your child to find a home for each ball in the sorting tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs confidence grows, try creating repeating colour patterns, counting the balls, sorting them into colour families or turning the activity into a memory and matching game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor open-ended play, remove the balls from the tray and combine them with blocks, wooden rings, ramps or other loose parts. Children can build balancing structures, create small-world scenes or experiment with rolling and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × Wooden Sorting Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 × Coloured Wooden Balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 sorting tray + 6 wooden balls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood with child-friendly coloured finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Happy Helpers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Age\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for children under 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult supervision is recommended during play. Always inspect the product before use and discontinue use if any component becomes damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all open-ended play resources, children may discover wonderfully creative ways to use the pieces. Please ensure play remains appropriate to your child's age and developmental stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Happy Helpers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452257194134,"sku":"MHH-837","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/6912\/0557\/files\/ProductTiles-2026-08-05T112409.879_4917c0f7-fef3-4f9f-b663-923c483016d3.png?v=1785893130","url":"https:\/\/myhappyhelpers.com.au\/products\/pastel-balls-and-tray","provider":"My Happy Helpers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}