Bed Nest Sorting Tray
A small tray of safe objects to sort from bed, made for a low-energy sick day.
Thinking
2–6 years
10–15 min
Calm
Low mess
At home
What you need
- A tray
- Five or six small safe household objects
Setup
- Set a tray across the child's lap or bed
- Add a small mixed group of objects
- Suggest one simple sorting rule
Play prompts
- Can you find all the round ones?
- Can you line them up biggest to smallest?
Ways to change it up
- Swap in favorite small toys instead
- Sort by color instead of shape
Safety notes
- Avoid small choking-hazard items
- Keep the tray stable and away from the bed edge
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