‘Associations – Professions’ sorter

About the game

Who needs this tool and who uses this item at work? There are so many interesting things in the world of work! Help us figure out which items belong to different professionals.

The ‘Associations – Professions’ sorter is a wooden game designed to help children identify logical connections: it’s not just about finding the right match, but also explaining what the object is used for.

Every association discovered reveals yet another little secret about the world of adult professions.

In the set

• a 32 × 23 cm board featuring 5 illustrations of different professions
• 25 tiles featuring themed objects

How to play

1. Explore the 5 professions with your child.
2. The child picks up an object and decides who needs it for their work.
3. Lay out all 25 tiles.

Where to start

Start with two professions that your child is familiar with.

Game variations

• ‘Explain your choice’;
• ‘Which one doesn’t belong?’;
• ‘What shall I be?’ — a role-play game;
• a story about a day at work.

What children can practise

• associative thinking
• knowledge of different professions
• speech

Who it’s for

Children aged 3 and over; at home, at kindergarten, or during lessons with a teacher.

Material

Wood-based board (pressed wood), bright print.