Tzeadim › 2–3 years

Thinking · Milestone

Sorts by shape or colour

Most children: 2y–3y

What it is

Puts the round block in the round hole, or groups objects that go together.

Start preparing

1. Start with two categories only — socks and spoons is enough.
2. Sorting the laundry or the shopping counts and is more interesting than a toy.
3. Name the rule out loud as you go: 'all the red ones here'.

Sources

• Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: medium

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