Attrilinks Shape-Linking and Sorting Set – 40 Pieces

Build colourful chains, patterns and early maths activities with the Attrilinks Shape-Linking and Sorting Set.

The set includes 40 plastic linking pieces in five geometric shapes, four colours and different sizes. Children can easily connect and separate the links to create chains, necklaces, repeating patterns and imaginative designs.

The pieces can also be sorted according to shape, colour or size, making Attrilinks a versatile resource for preschool fine-motor activities and early mathematical learning.

Recommended age: 3 years and older

Shapes Included

The set contains:

• Circles
• Squares
• Triangles
• Rectangles
• Hexagons

Colours Included

• Red
• Yellow
• Green
• Blue

Educational Benefits

Playing with Attrilinks may help children develop:

• Fine motor control
• Finger strength and dexterity
• Hand-eye coordination
• Bilateral coordination
• Shape recognition
• Colour recognition
• Size comparison
• Sorting and classification
• Counting skills
• Pattern recognition
• Sequencing
• Logical thinking
• Creative problem-solving
• Concentration and observation

Fine-Motor Development

Connecting and separating the links requires children to use controlled finger and hand movements.

These actions help exercise the small muscles used for later tasks such as:

• Holding a pencil
• Using scissors
• Fastening buttons
• Opening containers
• Manipulating small classroom objects
• Completing everyday self-care activities

Ways to Play

Build a Chain

Connect the pieces to create a short or long chain. Children can compare which chain is longer or shorter.

Create Necklaces and Bracelets

Use the links to make colourful wearable creations during supervised play.

Sort by Shape

Group the circles, squares, triangles, rectangles and hexagons separately.

Sort by Colour

Separate the red, yellow, green and blue pieces.

Sort by Size

Ask children to group the smaller and larger links or arrange them in size order.

Sort by Two Attributes

Challenge children to find links that match two instructions, such as:

• Large red circles
• Small blue squares
• Yellow triangles
• Green rectangles

Create Patterns

Build repeating sequences such as:

• Red, yellow, green, blue
• Circle, square, triangle
• Large, small, large, small
• Red circle, blue square, yellow triangle

Practise Counting

Use the links as counters for:

• Number recognition
• One-to-one correspondence
• Addition and subtraction
• Comparing more and fewer
• Creating equal groups
• Learning about quantities

Creative Construction

Encourage children to make:

• Chains
• Necklaces
• Bracelets
• Animals
• People
• Letters
• Numbers
• Hanging decorations
• Imaginative structures

Ideal For

• Preschools and nursery schools
• Grade R classrooms
• Early mathematics learning stations
• Fine-motor activity tables
• Occupational therapy activities
• Home-school learning
• Quiet-time activities
• Small-group classroom games

Safety Information

This product contains small parts and is not suitable for children under three years.

Adult supervision is recommended. Inspect the links regularly and discontinue use if any piece becomes cracked, broken or damaged.