10 Engaging Sorting Games for Kids

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Tamar Andrews

Tamar Andrews

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Sorting games are a great way for preschoolers to learn and have fun at the same time.

These activities can help kids develop important skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

One popular type of sorting game is the color sorting game. In these games, kids sort objects based on their colors, which can help them learn their colors and improve their fine motor skills.

Here are ten color sorting games that preschoolers will love:

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“Sort the Skittles”

In this game, kids sort Skittles candy by color. They can use a bowl or plate for each color, or they can sort the candy into a rainbow pattern.

“Colorful Blocks”

Kids can use wooden blocks or plastic blocks in different colors to sort and stack. They can make towers, bridges, or other structures with the blocks, and then sort them by color when they’re finished.

“Pom-Pom Sort”

For this game, kids can use pom-poms in different colors and sort them into different containers or onto different sections of a sorting tray. This activity can help kids improve their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

“Color Sorting Bags”

Kids can sort small objects like buttons, beads, or marbles into different bags or containers by color. This activity is great for developing counting and sorting skills.

“Rainbow Rice”

Kids can sort dry rice into different bowls or containers by color. They can use the rainbow rice for sensory play, or they can use it for other color sorting activities.

“Sort the Fruit”

Kids can sort pieces of fruit by color. This activity can help them learn their colors and improve their vocabulary. They can use a fruit basket or a fruit tray to sort the fruit.

“Color Sorting Stickers”

Kids can use stickers in different colors to sort and match. They can stick the stickers onto paper or a sticker book, and then sort them by color when they’re finished.

“Sort the Spoons”

Kids can sort plastic spoons by color. They can use a utensil holder or a small container for each color. This activity is great for improving hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

“Color Sorting Laces”

Kids can use shoelaces in different colors to sort and match. They can thread the laces through holes in a lace board, and then sort them by color when they’re finished.

“Sort the Bears”

Kids can use teddy bear counters or other small toys in different colors to sort and count. They can use a sorting tray or a counting board to sort the bears by color.

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Sorting games are a fun and engaging way for preschoolers to learn and develop important skills.

These color sorting games are just a few examples of the many fun and educational activities that kids can enjoy.


Sorting games are a great way for preschoolers to learn and have fun at the same time.

These activities can help kids develop important skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

One popular type of sorting game is the color sorting game. In these games, kids sort objects based on their colors, which can help them learn their colors and improve their fine motor skills.

Here are ten color sorting games that preschoolers will love:

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“Sort the Skittles”

In this game, kids sort Skittles candy by color. They can use a bowl or plate for each color, or they can sort the candy into a rainbow pattern.

“Colorful Blocks”

Kids can use wooden blocks or plastic blocks in different colors to sort and stack. They can make towers, bridges, or other structures with the blocks, and then sort them by color when they’re finished.

“Pom-Pom Sort”

For this game, kids can use pom-poms in different colors and sort them into different containers or onto different sections of a sorting tray. This activity can help kids improve their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

“Color Sorting Bags”

Kids can sort small objects like buttons, beads, or marbles into different bags or containers by color. This activity is great for developing counting and sorting skills.

“Rainbow Rice”

Kids can sort dry rice into different bowls or containers by color. They can use the rainbow rice for sensory play, or they can use it for other color sorting activities.

“Sort the Fruit”

Kids can sort pieces of fruit by color. This activity can help them learn their colors and improve their vocabulary. They can use a fruit basket or a fruit tray to sort the fruit.

“Color Sorting Stickers”

Kids can use stickers in different colors to sort and match. They can stick the stickers onto paper or a sticker book, and then sort them by color when they’re finished.

“Sort the Spoons”

Kids can sort plastic spoons by color. They can use a utensil holder or a small container for each color. This activity is great for improving hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

“Color Sorting Laces”

Kids can use shoelaces in different colors to sort and match. They can thread the laces through holes in a lace board, and then sort them by color when they’re finished.

“Sort the Bears”

Kids can use teddy bear counters or other small toys in different colors to sort and count. They can use a sorting tray or a counting board to sort the bears by color.

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Sorting games are a fun and engaging way for preschoolers to learn and develop important skills.

These color sorting games are just a few examples of the many fun and educational activities that kids can enjoy.


Tamar Andrews

Director of ECE @ American Jewish University

Tamar Andrews, EdD, is an Associate Professor at UCLA's Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and Director of the Early Childhood Education Department at American Jewish University. With 30+ years in early childhood as a teacher and director, she led Temple Isaiah Preschool from 2003 to 2023, where she earned NAEYC accreditation and built an award-winning STEM program. Her work inspired her son Daniel to build Playground. She also teaches at UCLA Extension and Santa Monica College and speaks internationally on early childhood education.

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