{"product_id":"kinmilo-montessori-wooden-colour-ball-sorting-matching-tray-rainbow-pastel-and-sensory-sets","title":"Kinmilo Montessori Wooden Colour Ball Sorting \u0026 Matching Tray – Rainbow, Pastel and Sensory Sets","description":"\u003csection class=\"kinmilo-learning-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWooden Colour-Sorting Balls, Matching Trays \u0026amp; Sensory Discovery Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne simple activity can open the door to a world of shared discoveries. Kinmilo's smooth wooden ball-and-tray collection brings children a colourful invitation to look, compare, reach, pick up, place and try again. Families can choose a twelve-ball rainbow matching board, a calming pastel version, six-ball sorting sets or wooden storage accessories, all under \u003cstrong\u003eone clearly organised product page\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is open-ended, Montessori-inspired activity material for joyful play at home, in early years settings and with caregivers. Each new game offers opportunities to practise colour vocabulary, visual discrimination, eye–hand coordination, sorting, turn-taking, following a simple sequence and everyday confidence. The activity is not intended to treat a health or developmental condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Set — What Is Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Ball Rainbow Matching Tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 rainbow-coloured wooden balls and matching wooden tray with 12 inset spaces; tray 19.5 × 15.5 × 3 cm; each ball Ø3.5 cm. This selection includes only the set named here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Ball Pastel Matching Tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 softer pastel\/earth-tone coloured wooden balls with wooden inset tray; matching 12-ball tray dimensions 19.5 × 15.5 × 3 cm; each ball Ø3.5 cm. This selection includes only the set named here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball Bright Colour Tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six larger bright-coloured wooden balls in a six-position wooden tray. This selection includes only the set named here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball Pastel Colour Tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six larger pastel-coloured wooden balls in a six-position wooden tray. This selection includes only the set named here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball Bright Egg-Box Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six colourful tactile wooden balls supplied with a lightweight six-cup egg-carton-style holder. This selection includes only the set named here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball Pastel Egg-Box Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six pastel wooden balls supplied with a lightweight six-cup egg-carton-style holder. This selection includes only the set named here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Piece Natural Wood Ball Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six unpainted natural wooden balls arranged in a six-slot wooden presentation\/storage tray. This selection includes only the set named here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Piece Natural Wood Storage Trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five rectangular natural wooden storage trays\/baskets with cutout handles; storage accessories only, no coloured balls. This selection includes only the set named here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e prices and contents apply only to the style selected in the Set Style menu. The wooden storage-tray bundle does not include balls, and six-ball sets are not twelve-ball sets. Coloured palettes and holders are specific to each selected option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified Measurements — Product vs Components vs Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasured item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-ball colour matching wooden tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.5 × 15.5 × 3 cm (tray length × width × thickness)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual 12-set coloured wooden ball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 3.5 cm diameter (Ø)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix-ball tray \/ egg-box options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix wooden balls with holder as pictured; do not use twelve-ball tray dimensions for these versions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural storage trays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive separate wooden trays; dimensions differ from the matching board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetail packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack dimensions vary by style; the 19.5 × 15.5 × 3 cm diagram describes the toy board, not its shipping carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials, Finish \u0026amp; What's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood boards and wooden balls with smooth tactile profiles; some variants feature cheerful painted colours, while the natural wood selection highlights the timber finish. A six-cup egg-carton-style holder is included only in options explicitly named “Egg-Box.” The five-tray storage set consists of rectangular wooden organisers with integrated cutout handles. Choose the exact set to match your learning activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Parent's Step-by-Step Play Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Begin With Just Two Balls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace two contrasting colours on the table. Let your child watch you pick one up and place it into its inset space or holder. Then invite the child to choose. Model gentle language such as “Blue ball,” “In the hole,” and “Your turn.” Welcome a spoken word, gesture, picture choice or assisted movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Match by Colour, Then by Position\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a colour name or show a colour card and ask your child to find the matching ball. Start with two choices before gradually increasing the number. For a twelve-position board, children can also explore positional language such as first, next, corner and middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Create a Repeat-and-Predict Pattern\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a two-colour sequence such as red, blue, red, blue. Pause before the next space and invite the child to choose the next ball. Try three-ball colour patterns when the child enjoys the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Roll, Retrieve \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoll one ball a short, safe distance on a contained play mat, ask the child to retrieve it and return it to the tray. This introduces a simple movement break and helps blend active play with a clear finishing routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5. Care for the Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer the child a basket for collecting and putting away the balls one at a time. Adults can model placing the tray back on a shelf. This can become a reassuring start-to-finish practical-life ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInclusive Activity Adaptations: ADHD, ASD, Developmental Delay \u0026amp; Physical Support Needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADHD \/ high activity levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e use short two-to-five-minute rounds. Alternate a sorting job with a movement task, such as carrying a ball to a nearby basket. Make the goal visible: “Two balls, then finished.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutism (ASD):\u003c\/strong\u003e let children explore ball textures and colour preferences before asking for matching. Offer a predictable first–then board, a quiet space and the option to stop or repeat a favourite step. Avoid forcing touch or eye contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopmental delay or intellectual disabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e start with one ball and one clearly marked location, offer physical demonstration or gesture prompts, and build up to a two-choice activity as the child becomes comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine-motor or physical disabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e stabilise the board on a nonslip mat or accessible table. Present one ball within comfortable reach. Support the child's chosen grasp, allow guided placement or partner assistance and recognise pointing or eye-gaze choices as participation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication differences \/ AAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e make a simple symbol board with “red,” “blue,” “more,” “help,” “my turn” and “finished.” Pause and wait for the child's preferred response method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensory preferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the natural finish or a calm pastel palette when preferred; offer breaks and adjust visual demands rather than insisting on completing every position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeated, enjoyable shared play can create opportunities for engagement, attention, colour concepts, communication, hand movements and confidence. Pace each activity according to the child's interests and abilities; these are educational activity ideas rather than clinical treatment instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare, Safety \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge 3 years and over.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains detachable wooden balls that can present a choking hazard to younger children. Supervise use, inspect pieces regularly and keep out of reach of children under 3. Do not put balls in the mouth. Wipe wood with a slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly; do not soak. Kinmilo holds CPC and CE testing documentation for its toy range; relevant item-specific documentation can be requested from the customer-care team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich set should a beginner choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA six-ball tray is a gentle introduction, while twelve-ball matching boards offer more colour and pattern choices. Adapt the amount of material presented at one time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes every style include a wooden tray?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching-tray styles include the described sorting board. Egg-box styles include the six-cup holder. The natural wooden storage-tray bundle contains organisers only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the size of the 12-ball matching board?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19.5 × 15.5 × 3 cm for the board, with individual wooden balls approximately 3.5 cm in diameter. These are not packaging dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan it be used for children with autism, ADHD or developmental delays?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in an individually adapted caregiver-led play session. Use short, visual and choice-based games, avoid overload and respect each child's communication and sensory preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if my child has difficulty gripping the balls?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer just one ball on a nonslip surface and use an accessible position or partner-assisted movement. The child can also choose by pointing or eye gaze while an adult places the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it Montessori or Waldorf inspired?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts hands-on colour discrimination and practical-life organisation complement Montessori-inspired child-led learning. Its open-ended sorting and imaginative colour play can also fit Waldorf-style creative activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre CPC and CE reports available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinmilo maintains CPC and CE documentation for the educational toy range. 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