Engage your child's critical thinking skills with our Before & After Logical Order Matching Game! This interactive activity encourages children to explore cause-and-effect relationships while enhancing their understanding of sequencing. As they match pairs of scenarios, they'll practice their reasoning abilities and boost their confidence in making logical connections. It's a fun way to turn learning into a game, making it perfect for both home and classroom settings.
Freckled Frog Number Matching Fun
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The Freckled Frog Matching Pairs - Numbers is a delightful way for young children to dive into the world of numbers! With vibrant, wooden disks featuring numbers 1-20, this engaging memory game not only enhances number recognition but also cultivates essential skills like memory and critical thinking. As our little ones match colorful pairs, they learn about counting and sequencing in a playful manner that keeps them excited and involved. Plus, the non-toxic, smooth finish ensures that even our tiniest tots can join in the fun safely! 2+ years
Develops skills:
number recognition, memory skills, critical thinking, counting, sequencing
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Freckled Frog Number Matching Fun features vibrant wooden disks that make number learning feel like a playful game, ensuring little ones are engaged while developing vital skills.
Fun Faces and Feelings Learning Game
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Key Education Faces and Feelings Listening Lotto Board Games is a delightful way for our little ones to explore emotions and social skills! As kids listen to the audio CD and match tokens to the corresponding photographic facial expressions on the game cards, they not only develop their listening skills but also enhance their emotional literacy. This engaging game supports NCTE and NAEYC standards, making it a wonderful tool for our classrooms and home learning alike. Available in English, Spanish, and French, it truly caters to diverse learning environments, ensuring our kids are ready to understand and express their feelings effectively! 4+ years
Develops skills:
listening skills, emotional literacy, social skills, matching, language development
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Fun Faces and Feelings Learning Game includes an audio CD that promotes emotional understanding, helping kids express what’s on their mind without the guessing game.
Engaging Easy Addition Fun-to-Know Puzzles
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The Easy Addition Fun-to-Know® Puzzles provide a delightful way to introduce young learners to the world of math! This engaging puzzle set features fifteen unique equations that pair captivating illustrations of high-interest objects with clear numerals. As parents and educators, we love how this game fosters essential math skills through playful matching, making repetition enjoyable and effective. The large, easy-to-read printing allows our kids to connect with each piece, ensuring their math journey is as fun as it is educational. Preschool
Develops skills:
numerical recognition, problem solving, matching skills, fine motor skills, early math concepts, visual discrimination
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Engaging Easy Addition Fun-to-Know Puzzles feature fifteen unique equations that transform math into an exciting game of matching and learning, making early numeracy a playful adventure.
Apples for Learning: Sort and Match Fun
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Learning Resources Attribute Apples is a delightful set that invites our little ones to explore sorting and matching like never before! This engaging collection of 27 vibrant apples helps toddlers develop essential motor skills as they pick up, turn, and study each piece. With opportunities to sort, classify, and compare attributes like size, color, stems, leaves, and even a little friendly worm, our children will dive into a world of exploration and cognitive growth. Plus, the activity guide introduces fun Venn Diagrams to enhance higher-order thinking skills, making it perfect for curious minds aged 3 and up! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, sorting, matching, cognitive development, critical thinking, color recognition
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Apples for Learning: Sort and Match Fun includes 27 vibrant apples, making sorting and matching a delightful way for toddlers to explore and broaden their cognitive horizons.
Pound a Ball Game for Skills!
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Constructive Playthings Pound a Ball Game with Toy Hammer is a delightful way to introduce little ones to the fascinating world of cause and effect! As kids pound the colorful balls into the holes, they won't just be having fun; they'll be developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and critical thinking. Watching the balls roll down the ramp and the colorful wheel spin adds an extra layer of excitement, making this game an engaging choice for curious minds. Perfect as a birthday gift for both girls and boys, this interactive toy is designed for children aged 18 months and older, offering endless opportunities for learning through play. 18 months +
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, critical thinking, cause and effect, problem solving
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Pound a Ball Game for Skills! features colorful balls and a toy hammer, turning playtime into a fun experiment with motion and problem-solving that’s perfect for curious little ones.
Snap It Up! Math Game Adventure
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Learning Resources Snap It Up! Math: Addition and Subtraction Card Game is an exciting way to make math fun for kids aged 6 and up! With 90 bold cards to pass and challenge each other, children will boost their addition and subtraction skills in a lively, competitive environment. We love how this game not only engages kids in learning but also fosters teamwork and quick thinking—perfect for family game nights, classrooms, or playdates. It’s a fantastic gift option for those milestones or just because we all deserve a little more fun with learning! 6+ years
Develops skills:
addition, subtraction, critical thinking, teamwork, quick thinking
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Snap It Up! Math Game Adventure includes 90 bold cards that turn math into a lively competition, making learning feel less like a chore and more like party time.
Nidavellir Dwarven Auction Game
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Nidavellir - Dwarven Auction and Bidding Game is a multi-award-winning board game that takes players on an engaging journey of strategy and decision-making. By utilizing strategic bidding, players not only enhance their mathematical skills but also develop critical thinking and social interaction as they vie for turn order and collect colorful dwarves. This delightful experience promotes teamwork and friendly competition while offering varied gameplay that keeps children and adults alike coming back for more! 8+ years
Develops skills:
strategic thinking, mathematical skills, decision making, social interaction, teamwork, critical thinking
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Nidavellir Dwarven Auction Game features engaging strategic bidding that encourages families to hone their math and critical thinking skills while having fun—no dwarven magic required!
Lil' Gamer: Learning in Playtime
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The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Lil’ Gamer Pretend Video Game is a delightful introduction to learning for infants and toddlers ages 6+ months. This engaging toy not only captivates little ones with lights and music but also promotes essential skills like fine motor development and understanding cause and effect. Perfect for curious minds, it offers fun ways to explore directions, colors, numbers, and shapes, making it a go-to choice for parents eager to blend playtime with meaningful learning. 6-36 months
Develops skills:
fine motor development, cause and effect, color recognition, number sense, shape identification
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Lil' Gamer features engaging lights and music that make learning colors, numbers, and shapes a playful adventure for curious tots—perfect for blending fun with foundational skills!
Engaging Sight Words Game for Kids
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Teacher Created Resources I Have, Who Has Sight Words Game is not just a game; it's a fantastic tool for developing reading skills in young learners! With four vibrant game-card sets featuring the second 100 sight words, this resource fosters fun and interactive learning sessions that we can enjoy together. It encourages teamwork, enhances vocabulary, and strengthens word recognition—all while children are having a blast! We, as parents and educators, can feel great about choosing this game because it’s designed to meet educational standards while making learning engaging and effective. Grade 1
Develops skills:
reading skills, vocabulary, team collaboration, word recognition, cognitive development
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Engaging Sight Words Game for Kids includes four vibrant game-card sets, making word mastery feel like a fun team challenge instead of homework drudgery.
Buffalo Games Junior Detective Fun
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Buffalo Games - Junior Detective invites kids aged 8 and up into an exhilarating world of mystery and problem-solving! As educators and parents, we know how crucial it is to develop critical thinking skills, and this game does just that. With multiple intriguing cases to solve, children can sharpen their analytical abilities, teamwork, and communication skills while having a blast. Plus, the spy glass decoder adds an extra layer of excitement as they uncover hidden clues—because in the world of whodunit, they can't always trust what they hear! 8+ years
Develops skills:
critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, communication, analytical skills, observation
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Buffalo Games Junior Detective includes multiple intriguing cases to solve, making mystery-solving a fun way for kids to sharpen their critical thinking and teamwork skills.
Get Bit! Fun Educational Card Game
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Get Bit is a thrilling family card game that offers not just laughter but also learning! As players navigate the game, they practice number recognition, ordering, and pattern recognition in a fun and engaging way. With its adorable shark and posable figures, this game invites creativity beyond the rules, making it a perfect pick for homeschooling families looking to blend playtime with essential skill development. 7+ years
Develops skills:
number recognition, pattern recognition, ordering, critical thinking, fine motor skills
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Get Bit! features adorable shark characters that make learning number and pattern recognition feel like a fun, splash-tastic adventure for the whole family.
Pandemic Reign of Cthulhu Board Game
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Pandemic Reign of Cthulhu Board Game invites families to immerse themselves in an unforgettable cooperative experience that combines strategy, teamwork, and a dash of cosmic horror. As we navigate the eerie atmosphere inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's works, we enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills while confronting unique challenges. Each game requires us to communicate effectively and make strategic decisions together, all while warding off insanity! This isn't just a game; it's a thrilling adventure that strengthens our family bonds and ignites curiosity about the mysterious world of cosmic lore. 14+ years
Develops skills:
critical thinking, teamwork, strategic decision-making, problem solving, communication, imagination
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Pandemic Reign of Cthulhu Board Game invites families to tackle unique challenges together, fostering cooperation while diving into a world of cosmic mystery—insanity not included!
Skip-Bo Card Game: Fun Meets Strategy!
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Mattel Games Skip Bo Card Game in Decorative Tin offers an exciting way for families to bond while developing important skills. As players sequence cards in ascending order, they're not just having fun; they're enhancing critical thinking, strategy, and fine motor skills. This game is perfect for kids ages 7 and up and is inclusive for all players thanks to its special graphic symbols. Plus, the decorative tin keeps everything organized, making it a great addition to any game collection! 7+ years
Develops skills:
critical thinking, strategy, fine motor skills, sequencing, cooperative play
Why we love it:
Skip-Bo Card Game features a decorative tin that keeps everything organized while turning family game night into a fun strategy showdown that sharpens minds and builds connections.
Minecraft Explorers Card Game Adventure
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The Ravensburger 21580 Minecraft Explorers – Cooperative Card Game invites players to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Minecraft while honing essential teamwork and strategic thinking skills. As they explore together and seek treasures, children not only learn to collaborate and communicate effectively but also develop critical problem-solving abilities in a fun, engaging way. It's the perfect addition to family game nights, ensuring that learning happens while everyone enjoys an exciting adventure! 8+ years
Develops skills:
teamwork, strategic thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication, critical thinking
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Minecraft Explorers Card Game Adventure invites family members to collaborate in fun treasure hunts, turning game night into a dynamic exercise of teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Pop for Addition and Subtraction Math Game
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The Learning Resources Pop For Addition and Subtraction Math Game turns math practice into an exciting and engaging activity for kids! Perfect for grades 1 and up, this game not only makes learning basic addition and subtraction fun but also helps increase fluency and confidence in math skills. With two levels of play and multiple game variations, it's ideal for home or classroom settings, encouraging friendly competition among 2 to 4 players. This game is a unique gift idea that supports learning while making memories, perfect for holidays like Easter, birthdays, or just because! 6+ years
Develops skills:
addition, subtraction, critical thinking, fluency, cooperative play, confidence
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Pop for Addition and Subtraction Math Game features multiple game variations that make learning math a fun competition, turning practice into family bonding time without the fuss.
Discover Logic with eeBoo Educational Tool
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eeBoo is a fantastic way for our little ones to harness the power of logic! With 24 pairs of colorful illustrated cards, children can dive into a world of deductive thinking as they match and order their way through the game. This playful approach not only promotes cognitive development but also helps build essential skills for understanding the world around them. Plus, we can feel great about choosing a product that's sustainably sourced, made with 90% recycled materials and printed with vegetable-based inks. 3+ years
Develops skills:
deductive thinking, cognitive development, matching, sorting, logical reasoning, cooperation, problem solving
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Discover Logic with eeBoo Educational Tool features 24 pairs of colorful illustrated cards that turn logical thinking into a fun matching game, making learning feel like playtime.
Star Wars Adventure Awaits: Game Master's Kit
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Star Wars Age of Rebellion Game Master's Kit is an exhilarating gateway into the rich universe of Star Wars, designed for both kids and adults. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this game fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity as players collaborate to navigate daring missions against the Galactic Empire. By taking on roles like soldiers or spies, players will enhance their strategic skills while immersing themselves in storytelling, problem-solving, and effective communication. It's not just a game; it's a bonding experience that encourages imagination and resilience in every young rebel! 10+ years
Develops skills:
critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, strategic skills, effective communication, problem solving
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Star Wars Adventure Awaits: Game Master's Kit invites players to embark on daring missions, transforming family game night into an epic journey through a galaxy far, far away.
Social Skills Games for Collaborative Learning
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Junior Learning 6 Social Skills Games is a delightful way for our kids to grow together! Designed to enhance important social abilities, these games provide fantastic opportunities for children to engage with one another, differentiate between right and wrong, and effectively express their emotions. We love that they not only learn how to recognize their feelings but also understand the emotions of those around them. With self-correcting elements and a handy game guide, the fun never feels overwhelming, ensuring collaborative play that sparks joy and learning! 5-10 years
Develops skills:
collaboration, emotional intelligence, problem solving, decision making, communication, self-regulation
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Social Skills Games for Collaborative Learning features self-correcting elements that help kids engage with emotions and each other while keeping the fun frustration-free.
Fun with Alphabet Elephants
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The Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn ABC Elephants are a delightful way for children aged 2 and up to embark on their language journey. These vibrant elephants not only help little learners practice sequencing and color matching, but they also provide a hands-on way to spell simple words, fostering vocabulary development in an engaging manner. By playing with these adorable characters, kids not only enhance their fine motor skills but also build a strong foundation for literacy and critical thinking. 2+ years
Develops skills:
language development, fine motor skills, sequencing, color matching, critical thinking
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Fun with Alphabet Elephants features vibrant elephants that help little learners practice spelling and matching, making early literacy feel like an exciting adventure instead of a chore.
Engaging Fun with Spinning Tops
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Melissa & Doug Match & Push Spinning Tops is the perfect blend of education and play! We love how this toy teaches our little ones valuable skills like color recognition, matching, and fine motor development. As they drop colorful spinning tops into their matching wells and watch them whirl, they’re not just having fun – they’re exploring cause and effect with every plunger press. This hands-on, screen-free activity is a fantastic way for our preschoolers to strengthen their abilities while fostering creativity and curiosity. Plus, with its sturdy design and eco-friendly materials, it’s a choice we can feel good about as parents and educators! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
color recognition, matching, fine motor skills, cause and effect, creativity, curiosity
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Engaging Fun with Spinning Tops is a hands-on activity that helps preschoolers explore cause and effect while having a blast spinning colorful tops.
Bingo Bears: Build, Play, and Learn!
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Learning Resources Bingo Bears is the perfect way for toddlers to have fun while developing essential skills! Kids will love creating their own bingo cards, leading to endless variations and keeping the game fresh every time. Beyond just matching numbers, this engaging indoor activity fosters critical thinking, counting, and even promotes social-emotional skills like taking turns and effective communication. As parents and educators, we appreciate toys that provide a rich, interactive learning experience while keeping our little ones excited and engaged. 3+ years
Develops skills:
counting, critical thinking, social skills, communication, creativity, number recognition
Why we love it:
Bingo Bears: Build, Play, and Learn! includes customizable bingo cards that transform game time into a fun-filled adventure in counting and social interaction—who knew learning could be this delightful?
Play-Doh Picnic Fun for Little Chefs
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The Play-Doh Picnic Shapes Starter Set invites young imaginations to whip up delightful pretend sandwiches while learning through play. Perfect for preschoolers, this engaging set helps develop essential skills such as shape matching, sequencing, and fine motor coordination—all while encouraging creativity in a vibrant, interactive environment. With easy-to-use tools and colorful modeling compounds, it's a wonderful way to spark curiosity and gastronomic adventure in kids aged 3 to 5! 3-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, shape matching, sequencing, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Play-Doh Picnic Fun for Little Chefs invites little ones to create delightful pretend sandwiches, turning playtime into a delicious learning feast for their minds and hands.
Engaging Language Builder Flash Cards
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The Stages Learning Materials Language Builder Picture Noun Flash Cards are a fantastic resource for educators and parents working with children on the autism spectrum. These thoughtfully designed cards introduce early vocabulary through realistic and attractive photographic images, covering categories like animals, food, and everyday objects. Ideal for enhancing both receptive and expressive language skills, they encourage sorting, matching, and storytelling—all key components in effective ABA therapy. With their durable design and writable surfaces, these cards make learning engaging and interactive, fostering a love for language in your little one. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
receptive language, expressive language, vocabulary development, sorting skills, matching skills, storytelling, visual recognition
Why we love it:
Engaging Language Builder Flash Cards feature realistic photographic images, making vocabulary building interactive and fun while transforming everyday learning into an adventure for our little ones.
Engage with Fractions: Fun Fraction Dominoes!
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hand2mind Fraction Dominoes Set is the perfect way to bring excitement into learning about fractions! As parents and educators, we know how challenging it can be for kids to grasp the concepts of fractions and decimals, but with these colorful tiles, they’ll be eagerly practicing their skills. From comparing and ordering fractions to exploring improper fractions and mixed numbers, this set transforms abstract math into hands-on fun. Plus, the playful games enhance their addition and subtraction abilities while they engage in math matching activities with friends! Elementary to Middle School
Develops skills:
fraction understanding, addition, subtraction, comparison, critical thinking
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Engage with Fractions: Fun Fraction Dominoes! includes colorful tiles that turn tricky math concepts into playful challenges, making learning fractions feel like a game rather than a chore.
Dash Robot: Playful Coding for Kids
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Wonder Workshop Dash Robot is the perfect gateway for our kids aged 6-11 to dive into the exciting world of coding! It’s fantastic to see them learn important concepts like sequencing and algorithms through hands-on play while having a blast with a robot that can dance, sing, and even take voice commands. As parents and educators, we know the value of STEM skills in today’s world, and Dash makes it easy and fun to foster creativity and logical thinking. With interactive apps and endless challenges, we can support our children’s learning journeys right from the unboxing experience! 6-11 years
Develops skills:
coding, sequencing, problem solving, logical thinking, creativity, teamwork
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Dash Robot features interactive apps that transform coding lessons into a dance party, making learning feel like pure fun while building essential STEM skills along the way.
Magnetic City Construction Adventure
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The MAGNA-TILES City Center 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set is an exciting way for our little architects to unleash their creativity and city planning skills! With its vibrant magnetic pieces, including roads, vehicles, and multifunctional tiles, this set supports development in problem-solving, logical reasoning, and fine motor skills. As they design their own buzzing metropolis, children engage in meaningful play that teaches cause and effect while having loads of fun. This fun-filled construction set is the perfect gift for adventurous kids aged 3 and up, fostering imaginative exploration and endless learning opportunities! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, logical reasoning, creativity, spatial reasoning
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Magnetic City Construction Adventure, with its vibrant 110-piece magnetic set, turns city planning into a hands-on learning journey that inspires creative problem-solving and endless imaginative play.
Exciting Marble Palooza Maze Adventure
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The Marble Palooza is a captivating buildable STEM-based maze run kit that’s perfect for inquisitive kids aged 3 and up! With 38 interlocking components, including colorful tubes and tracks, children can explore their creativity while developing logical thinking and fine motor skills as they assemble unique configurations. There's something magical about watching marbles race down twists and turns, teaching essential cause-and-effect reasoning in a fun, hands-on way. As parents and educators, we know engaging play is crucial for learning, and with Marble Palooza, every run is a new adventure! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, logical thinking, problem solving, creativity, cause-and-effect reasoning
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Exciting Marble Palooza Maze Adventure features 38 interlocking components, allowing kids to engineer their own designs while marveling at the thrilling marble races—talk about a creative rush!
Gears! Gears! Gears! Deluxe Building Fun
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The Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Deluxe Building Set Pink invites children aged 3 and up into the vibrant world of engineering and creativity. With 100 colorful pieces, this engaging STEM toy enhances fine motor skills, logical thinking, and teamwork as kids snap together an array of gears, pillars, and axles. We love how this set encourages open-ended play, allowing our little engineers to build their dreams while fostering imagination and problem-solving skills. Perfect for holiday gifting or just because, this set truly brings educational playtime to life! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, logical thinking, teamwork, creativity, problem solving
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Gears! Gears! Gears! Deluxe Building Fun includes 100 colorful pieces that inspire little builders to unleash their creativity while honing essential STEM skills without any screens in sight.
Stand & Stack Dominoes: Creative Learning Fun
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The Learning Journey Stand & Stack Dominoes is the ultimate educational toy for our little builders! These 28 vibrant, multicolored dominoes not only inspire imaginative play but also enhance our children's tactile skills and motor abilities. As our kids design, build, and set up thrilling chain reactions, they engage in strategic thinking and logical reasoning, discovering the joy of cause and effect. This captivating toy is perfect for ages 3-6, making it a must-have for parents wanting to combine play with essential learning outcomes! 3-6 years
Develops skills:
tactile skills, motor abilities, strategic thinking, logical reasoning, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Stand & Stack Dominoes includes 28 vibrant dominoes that inspire creative building and explore the fun of cause and effect while our kids develop essential thinking skills.
Enhance Learning with FunPlay Attribute Beads!
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edxeducation FunPlay Attribute Beads is a fantastic homeschool kit that transforms playtime into a rich educational experience. With 72 colorful wooden lacing beads in various shapes and sizes, kids can explore counting, sorting, and sequencing while having a blast! As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how this kit fosters problem-solving skills and logical thinking through engaging activities. Plus, it encourages focused attention by allowing little ones to dive into 10-minute stations throughout the home, making learning both fun and effective! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, counting, sorting, sequencing, problem solving, logical thinking
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Enhance Learning with FunPlay Attribute Beads features 72 colorful wooden lacing beads that turn counting and sorting into an engaging adventure, making learning feel like playtime!