Fish Bone Colour Sorting Puzzle (Executive Functioning + Working Memory Tool)

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Turn skill-building into play with our Fish Bone Colour Sorting Puzzle—a hands-on therapy resource designed to support executive functioning, working memory, attention, and plannin g in a fun, low-pressure way. Using the included pattern cards, children copy colour sequences by selecting the correct pieces, holding the pattern in mind, and placing each stick in the right spot. It’s a simple activity on the surface—but it gently targets the brain skills kids use every day for learning, following instructions, and completing tasks. How it supports executive functioningThis puzzle is a fantastic tool for building:- Working memory: remember the colour sequence while finding and placing pieces - Sustained attention: stay focused long enough to complete the pattern - Planning + organisation: scan the card, choose a strategy, and work step-by-step - Inhibition/impulse control: slow down and check before placing the next piece - Cognitive flexibility: try a new approach when a pattern feels tricky Therapy-friendly ways to use it- Copy the pattern card (easy → challenging)- “Look, cover, build” to strengthen working memory- Give 2–3 step directions (“Find yellow, then blue, then red”)- Timed challenges *or* calm, mindful matching for regulation- Turn-taking games to practise waiting and self-control Great for- Therapy sessions (OT, psychology, speech, counselling)- Classroom rotations and small group work- Home support for kids who struggle with focus, memory, or task follow-through Why you’ll love it- Hands-on and engaging (no worksheets required)- Clear visual structure that supports success- Builds real-life skills in a way that feels like play *Adult supervision recommended. Please ensure suitability for your child’s age and stage, as small parts may present a choking hazard.* Show more