Quick answer
Choose the Lacing Sheep for focused fine motor and sequencing practice, or the Shape & Sort It Out Bin for broader shape and color recognition with storage convenience.
What each toy does best
The Lacing Sheep is a dedicated fine motor skills toy. It asks a child to thread laces through holes in sequence, which builds hand-eye coordination and logical thinking. The Shape & Sort It Out Bin, on the other hand, is a classic toddler sorting toy that focuses on recognizing colors and shapes while also developing hand-eye coordination. Its bentwood bin doubles as storage, so it fits neatly into a playroom.
Both toys are made from sustainable materials, but they challenge different skills. Lacing requires more precision and patience, while sorting is more about visual matching and trial-and-error.
Trade-offs to weigh
- Skill focus: Lacing Sheep zeroes in on fine motor precision and sequencing. Shape & Sort It Out Bin covers color and shape recognition with broader hand-eye coordination.
- Play value: Lacing Sheep can become a timed game, adding a challenge for older toddlers. Shape & Sort It Out Bin offers open-ended storage and retrieval play with the removable lid. Think about whether your child enjoys repetitive practice or varied exploration.
- Mess and storage: Shape & Sort It Out Bin keeps all pieces inside its bentwood bin, while Lacing Sheep has separate laces that could get lost if not stored together. If tidy storage is a priority, the bin is the easier choice.
Toy details
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Shape & Sort It Out Bin: The Shape & Sort It Out Bin encourages recognition of colors and shapes as well as the development of hand-eye coordination, and features a bent wood design with smooth corners. It's a safe, classic sorting activity that also provides tidy storage for the pieces when playtime is over.
Shape & Sort It Out Bin
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Lacing Sheep: The Lacing Sheep helps children learn basic colors and sequences by lacing corresponding colors together, improving fine motor skills while developing problem-solving and logical thinking. It turns lacing into a color-matching puzzle, making it a more focused fine motor challenge than simple sorting.
Lacing Sheep
Which toy fits your child?
Best for
- Toddlers who need focused fine motor practice and enjoy puzzle-like challenges
- Parents who want a single toy that combines color learning with easy storage
Not for
- Very young toddlers who may find lacing frustrating; a shape sorter is more forgiving
- Children who prefer active, large-movement play; neither toy offers much physical activity