Helps develop color recognition and shape sorting skills in children.
Engaging Wooden Shape Sorting Box
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The Janod Geometric Shapes Wooden Sorting Box is a delightful educational tool designed for children aged 12 months and up. This charmingly crafted sorting box not only introduces little ones to shapes and colors but also encourages critical thinking through multi-dimensional play. As kids match happy-faced wooden pieces with their corresponding cut-outs, they enhance their fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Made from sustainable beechwood and coated with non-toxic finishes, we can confidently choose this toy knowing it’s both safe and beneficial for our little explorers. 12+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, critical thinking, spatial awareness, shape recognition, color identification
Why we love it:
Engaging Wooden Shape Sorting Box includes happy-faced wooden pieces that make learning shapes and colors a joyful, hands-on experience for your little ones.
Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart
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The Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart is an imaginative play essential for toddlers aged 1 and up! This delightful push toy not only entertains but also fosters essential developmental skills like shape recognition, counting, and problem-solving as little ones sort and fit chunky puzzle pieces into the cart. With its sturdy design and vibrant colors, it encourages fine and gross motor skills during pretend play, making each interaction a fun ‘a-ha’ moment filled with discovery. Parents and educators alike appreciate how this toy inspires creativity while providing engaging, hands-on learning experiences. 1+ years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, counting, problem solving, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart features vibrant colors and chunky puzzle pieces that turn grocery shopping into a delightful adventure while sneaking in valuable learning moments.
Engaging Wooden Shape Sorting Fun
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Fisher-Price Wood Toddler Toy Shape Stacker is an engaging and delightful way for our little ones to explore shapes while developing essential fine motor skills! This vibrant wooden sorting activity not only encourages problem-solving but also helps nurture creativity through Montessori-style play. Made from sustainably sourced wood and decorated with non-toxic paints, we can feel good about our choice knowing it’s safe for them. Perfect for preschoolers ages 2 and up, this shape stacker will provide hours of educational entertainment while boosting their confidence and dexterity. 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, creativity, spatial reasoning, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Engaging Wooden Shape Sorting Fun is a vibrant wooden sorting activity that turns learning into playtime, helping little ones build confidence while mastering shapes in a fun, hands-on way.
Excellerations Wooden Shape Number Counter Fun
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Excellerations Wooden Shape Number Counter is a delightful tool for nurturing early math skills in playful ways! As both parents and educators, we admire how this engaging toy encourages our little ones to explore counting, sorting, and geometric recognition while engaging their fine motor skills. The vibrant natural colors and sturdy design invite children to stack and sort shapes, making learning an adventure in tactile discovery. Perfect for home, toddler centers, and preschools, it stands as a must-have for those formative educational moments! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
counting, sorting, geometric recognition, fine motor skills, early math skills
Why we love it:
Excellerations Wooden Shape Number Counter features vibrant natural colors that invite lively exploration of early math concepts, turning learning into a colorful adventure from the start.
Bright Earth Color Sorting Rocks for Kids
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Acorn Avenue 36 PCS Wooden Bright Earth Color Sorting Stacking Rocks is the perfect addition to any child's playtime! These beautifully crafted wooden stones offer endless opportunities for open-ended play, allowing little ones to stack, sort, and create to their heart's content. As kids engage in this fun, tactile experience, they're not just building structures but also enhancing their problem-solving skills, fine motor abilities, and color recognition. Ideal for both individual and group play, this set makes learning joyfully interactive—perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for imaginative discovery! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, color recognition, spatial reasoning, creativity
Why we love it:
Bright Earth Color Sorting Rocks for Kids includes 36 beautifully crafted wooden stones that inspire imaginative play while silently boosting critical skills like problem-solving and color recognition.
Exciting Shape-Sorting Adventure
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The Melissa & Doug Match and Roll Shape Sorter is an engaging wooden toy that sparks joy in learning for our little ones. Perfect for toddlers 12 months and up, this colorful shape sorter encourages kids to explore shapes like parallelograms and diamonds while developing essential skills such as color recognition, sorting, and problem-solving. We love how it promotes manual dexterity as kids pound the shapes into place, offering a hands-on experience that keeps them entertained without screens. It's not just a toy; it's a gateway to foundational learning and creativity in early childhood! 12 months and up
Develops skills:
color recognition, shape sorting, fine motor skills, problem solving, manual dexterity
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Exciting Shape-Sorting Adventure features vibrant wooden shapes that make learning fun, helping toddlers master essential skills while keeping screens far away.
Silly Science Sorting Set for Kids
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The Learning Resources Silly Science Fine Motor Sorting Set makes learning feel like a vibrant adventure! Designed specifically for little explorers aged 3 and up, this engaging STEM toy invites children to dive into the world of counting, sorting, and matching with adorable, colorful germs. With two fine motor tools to strengthen their hand skills, kids can squeeze their way to increased hand strength or practice precise movements with tweezers, all while having a blast! A wonderful choice for holidays or everyday play, this set lays the foundation for essential early science skills and joyful learning. 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, counting, sorting, matching, hand-eye coordination
Why we love it:
Silly Science Sorting Set for Kids includes adorable, colorful germs that make counting and sorting feel like an exciting quest, making STEM learning a joyful adventure!
Colorful Wooden Shape Sorting Experience
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The B. toys Wooden Shape Sorter – Pounding Bench offers toddlers a delightful way to explore shapes and colors while developing vital skills. As they match each shape to its corresponding peg and use the hammer to pound them down, kids enhance their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in a fun, interactive way. Perfect for little hands and inquisitive minds, this classic toy encourages repeated play and learning through hands-on experiences. 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, shape recognition, color identification, problem solving
Why we love it:
Colorful Wooden Shape Sorting Experience combines shape matching with a hammer, making learning about colors and forms an engaging workout for tiny hands and curious minds.
Math Cubes: Fun Counting & Sorting!
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edxeducation Math Cubes ignite a colorful world of learning for our little ones! This engaging set of 100 counting blocks isn’t just about numbers; it’s a vibrant tool for developing fine motor skills, creativity, and foundational math concepts. With five different geometric shapes on each cube—including circles, squares, triangles, pentagons, and hexagons—our kids can explore endless counting and sorting games. Whether they're creating patterns or practicing addition and subtraction, these versatile manipulatives make early math both fun and intuitive! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, counting, sorting, spatial awareness, pattern recognition
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Math Cubes: Fun Counting & Sorting! includes 100 vibrant counting blocks that transform early math into a game, making learning as colorful as a box of crayons.
Engaging Shape-Sorting Cube for Kids
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The Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube is a delightful wooden toy that captivates young minds while promoting critical learning skills. With 12 vibrant shapes that fit snugly through matching holes, this classic toy engages children in hands-on play that enhances their color recognition, shape identification, and problem-solving abilities. Made with sturdy, lasting materials, parents can trust that this toy will inspire countless hours of creative exploration—and it pairs beautifully with other learning toys for even more developmental fun! 2-4 years
Develops skills:
color recognition, shape identification, problem solving, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination
Why we love it:
Engaging Shape-Sorting Cube for Kids features 12 vibrant shapes that make learning about colors and shapes a colorful adventure, perfect for tiny hands and curious minds.
INFANS Wooden Grocery Store Fun
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INFANS Wooden Grocery Store Marketplace Toy opens the doors to endless imaginative adventures! As fellow parents and educators, we love how this playset transports children into the vibrant world of shopping, allowing them to step into the roles of shopkeepers and customers. With 30 accessories, including a cash register and food scale, kids enhance their counting and sorting skills while deepening their understanding of cooperation and communication. This isn't just play; it's a rich educational experience that nurtures cognitive development and social interaction in one delightful package! 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, counting skills, sorting skills, cooperation, communication, problem solving
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INFANS Wooden Grocery Store Fun includes 30 accessories that spark imaginative adventures while teaching kids essential counting and cooperation skills—they’ll think they’re just playing shop!
Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie Fun!
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Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Wooden Christmas Cookie Play Food Set invites children into a delightful world of pretend baking and creativity! This engaging playset not only sparks imagination but also serves as an excellent educational tool, fostering essential skills like counting, sorting, and fine motor abilities. As parents, we know how important hands-on, screen-free play is for our little ones, and this set makes an ideal gift for preschoolers aged 3 to 6. With sweet toppings and the fun of slicing cookies, kids can explore the joys of cooking while enhancing their cognitive and dexterity skills! 3-6 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, counting, sorting, creative play, cognitive development
Why we love it:
Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie Fun! includes sweet toppings and slicing cookies, transforming playtime into a delicious opportunity for imagination and skill-building.
Wooden Space Blocks Puzzle Adventure
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The Fisher-Price Wood Preschool Toy Space Blocks Jigsaw Puzzle is a delightful way to introduce preschoolers to the wonders of outer space while enhancing their learning journey. With 42 beautifully crafted wooden pieces, this engaging puzzle not only promotes important fine motor skills but also encourages imaginative play and problem-solving. Perfectly designed in a Montessori style, this toy invites kids to explore sorting and stacking, making each play session both fun and educational. As parents and educators, we love knowing that it’s made from sustainably sourced wood, nurturing both our little ones and the planet. 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, imaginative play, spatial reasoning, sorting, stacking
Why we love it:
Wooden Space Blocks Puzzle Adventure features 42 beautifully crafted pieces that invite kids to explore outer space while enhancing their problem-solving skills and creativity.
Magnetic Wooden Dinosaurs Adventure Set
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Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Dinosaurs in a Wooden Storage Box is a delightful way for kids 2 years and older to explore the prehistoric world! With 20 vibrant dinosaur magnets, this engaging set fosters creativity and fine motor skills as little ones arrange and play with their favorite dinosaurs. Not only is it a treasure trove for imaginative play, but it also helps teach colors, animal recognition, and even early sorting skills. The thoughtfully crafted magnetic pieces encourage cooperative play with friends and family while making clean-up a breeze. 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, color recognition, animal recognition, sorting skills, cooperative play
Why we love it:
Magnetic Wooden Dinosaurs Adventure Set includes 20 vibrant dinosaur magnets that spark creativity while helping little ones develop essential early learning skills without any dust or mess.
Engaging Shape Sorting Clock for Kids
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LEO & FRIENDS Shape Sorting Clock is the perfect blend of fun and education! With its colorful, removable number blocks and various geometrical shapes, this clock not only teaches children how to tell time but also enhances their understanding of sizes, colors, and spatial relationships. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate the premium, non-toxic wood and smooth edges that prioritize our children's safety while they explore through play. Watching our little ones grasp these fundamental concepts gives us joy, knowing we’re setting a strong foundation for their future learning. 3+ years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, color identification, spatial reasoning, early math, fine motor skills, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Engaging Shape Sorting Clock for Kids includes colorful, removable number blocks that transform learning to tell time into a playful adventure while ensuring safety with premium non-toxic wood.
Mickey Mouse Shape Sorting Cube Fun
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The Melissa & Doug Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Wooden Shape Sorting Cube is a delightful tool for early childhood learning designed for kiddos aged 2 to 5. This charming cube features nine vibrant, solid-wood shapes that make recognizing colors and shapes a playful adventure! As parents and educators, we know that promoting fine motor skills is essential, and this hands-on toy provides that vital opportunity through tactile exploration. With a shape identification key right on the bottom, kids can confidently sort and match while enjoying quality, screen-free playtime. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, shape recognition, color identification, problem solving, tactile exploration
Why we love it:
Mickey Mouse Shape Sorting Cube Fun features nine vibrant wooden shapes that make learning colors and shapes feel like a joyful adventure, blending education with delightful playtime.
Interactive Learning with the Shape Sorting Clock
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Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Clock is a delightful wooden toy that not only captivates children's attention but also serves as a vital educational tool. With 12 colorful, shaped pieces that fit snugly into their respective spots, kids develop fine motor skills while learning about numbers, colors, and shapes. The rotating minute and hour hands introduce the essential concept of time in an engaging way, making learning feel effortless and fun. We appreciate how this toy comes with extension activities that reinforce early learning concepts, embracing curiosity and creativity at every turn! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, shape recognition, color identification, number recognition, early math skills, spatial reasoning
Why we love it:
Interactive Learning with the Shape Sorting Clock features 12 colorful, shaped pieces that transform learning about time and shapes into an engaging, hands-on experience for kids.
Engaging Wooden ABC/123 Blocks for Kids
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The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden ABC/123 1-Inch Blocks Set with Storage Pouch is a delightful addition to any child's toy collection. With 50 beautifully crafted wooden blocks featuring vibrant letters, numbers, and charming pictures, this set encourages hands-on learning through stacking, sorting, and matching. We love how it promotes essential early literacy and numeracy skills in our little ones while providing hours of screen-free, imaginative play. As parents and educators, we know this exceptional quality set makes a fantastic gift for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 5, laying the groundwork for a love of learning! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
literacy skills, numeracy skills, fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, imaginative play
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Engaging Wooden ABC/123 Blocks for Kids includes 50 beautifully crafted blocks that transform learning letters and numbers into a fun stacking and sorting adventure for early learners.
Engaging Wooden Stacking Train for Kids
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The Early Learning Centre Wooden Stacking Train is a delightful way to boost your little one's hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills! This beautifully crafted chunky wood design features 15 colorful wooden blocks, perfect for sorting and stacking. Watching them fit the pieces together not only builds their cognitive abilities but also ignites their creativity. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this playful activity encourages fine motor development while providing a fun learning experience for children aged 18 to 36 months. 18-36 months
Develops skills:
hand-eye coordination, problem solving, fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, creativity
Why we love it:
Engaging Wooden Stacking Train for Kids includes 15 colorful wooden blocks that turn stacking into a creative puzzle, making learning feel like playtime for little ones.
All About Me Sorting Fun!
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All About Me Sorting Neighborhood is the perfect toy for unlocking a world of learning and emotional growth! As parents and educators, we know the importance of social-emotional development in young children. This delightful set of colorful figures—not only helps kids with color sorting and counting but also promotes empathy and understanding feelings, laying the foundation for lasting friendships and teamwork. It’s a fantastic addition to any preschool activity, making learning feel like an exciting neighborhood adventure! 3-6 years
Develops skills:
color sorting, counting, empathy, emotional understanding, teamwork, social skills
Why we love it:
All About Me Sorting Fun! includes colorful figures that turn social-emotional learning into an engaging neighborhood adventure, paving the way for friendships and deeper understanding.
All About Me Sorting Houses
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The All About Me Sorting Houses set is a vibrant collection of 12 colorful houses designed to enhance children's fine motor skills and sorting abilities, ideal for ages 3 and up. These playful houses not only invite imaginative play but also promote essential social-emotional skills by helping kids recognize and express their feelings, fostering lifelong friendships and teamwork. Pair it with the All About Me Counters for even more interactive learning opportunities, making it a favorite among parents and educators alike! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, sorting abilities, social-emotional skills, imaginative play, teamwork
Why we love it:
All About Me Sorting Houses includes 12 vibrant houses that not only spark creative play but also help kids express their feelings and build friendships.
Number Magic with Wooden Blocks
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Unleash a world of creativity and early math skills with our hand2mind Numberblocks One to Five Wooden Blocks, perfect for children aged 2-4 years. These vibrant, durable blocks not only captivate little hands but also encourage essential skills like counting, sorting, and fine motor development while bringing beloved Numberblocks characters to life. Parents and educators alike will love how this engaging play set turns learning into a fun and interactive adventure! 2-4 years
Develops skills:
counting, sorting, fine motor skills, creativity, early math skills
Why we love it:
We adore how these colorful blocks transform math into a playful adventure—who knew learning could be this much fun? Watching our little ones count, match, and build while interacting with their favorite Numberblocks characters feels like a sneak peek into the joys of education. Plus, they get to flex those fine motor skills, making every block a new opportunity for growth and giggles!
Engaging Wooden Lacing Beads for Growth
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Extasticks Wooden Lacing Beads Toy is the perfect companion for playful learning! As fellow parents and educators, we cherish how this Montessori-inspired toy encourages our little ones to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while immersed in joyful play. The vibrant colors and diverse shapes not only captivate young minds but also spark creativity and enhance cognitive abilities through fun sorting and counting activities. With adjustable difficulty levels, parents can tailor the challenges to match their child's evolving skills, ensuring endless opportunities for exploration and learning! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, creativity, cognitive development, sorting, counting
Why we love it:
Engaging Wooden Lacing Beads for Growth features vibrant colors and various shapes that captivate little minds while turning learning into a colorful adventure of creativity and skill-building.
Delicious Learning with Cupcake Sorting!
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Learning Resources Smart Snacks Shape Sorting Cupcakes engage toddlers in fun, hands-on learning. This delightful set not only enhances fine motor skills as little ones match colorful cupcake tops to their bottoms, but it also fosters color and shape recognition—essential building blocks for early education. Ideal for playdates, homeschooling, and gift-giving, it turns learning into a sweet adventure for kids aged 18 months and up! 18 months+
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, color recognition, shape sorting, problem solving, early math skills
Why we love it:
Delicious Learning with Cupcake Sorting! features colorful cupcake tops and bottoms that transform playtime into a yummy lesson in shapes and colors, making learning oh-so-sweet.
Engaging Wooden Peg Puzzles for Toddlers
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The B. toys 4 Wooden Peg Puzzles set brings the joy of discovery to toddlers 18 months and older! With vibrant themes like Stomping Dinos, Sea Treasures, Animal Barnyard, and Vehicles on the Go, these puzzles are not just delightful but also packed with educational benefits. They promote essential skills like shape sorting, color recognition, and fine motor development, making them an ideal choice for parents and educators looking to foster learning through play. Plus, the chunky, smooth pieces are perfectly sized for tiny hands, ensuring that every little puzzle enthusiast can engage with ease. 18+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, shape sorting, color recognition, problem solving, spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination
Why we love it:
Engaging Wooden Peg Puzzles for Toddlers include vibrant themes that make learning shapes and colors an exciting adventure, turning playtime into a hands-on learning opportunity.
Engaging Learning Resources Sorting Snacks
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Learning Resources Sorting Snacks Mini Fridge is the perfect playful companion for your little ones to dive into the world of color sorting and counting! We love how it combines fun and learning with 30 vibrant mini snacks and 15 double-sided activity cards that spark creativity and early math skills. As our kids sort, count, and play, they’re also honing their fine motor skills, making this toy a brilliant choice for preschoolers. Plus, with easy cleanup and compact storage, it's a win-win for busy parents like us! 3+ years
Develops skills:
color sorting, counting, fine motor skills, early math skills, creativity
Why we love it:
Engaging Learning Resources Sorting Snacks includes 30 vibrant mini snacks, making counting and sorting a colorful culinary adventure that sparks creativity while helping little hands grow stronger.
Say-a-Sound Sorting Sharks for Phonemic Fun
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The Learning Resources Say-a-Sound Sorting Sharks are a delightful way to engage children in phonemic awareness! Perfect for little learners, this educational toy helps kids sort picture cards to match them with their corresponding sounds, laying the groundwork for strong reading skills. With bright color-coded cards covering all 44 English phonemes, it’s not just fun; it’s a dynamic tool for parents and educators to foster literacy, support speech therapy, and encourage active learning in the classroom or at home. Preschool
Develops skills:
phonemic awareness, sorting skills, vocabulary building, speech development, early literacy, problem solving
Why we love it:
Say-a-Sound Sorting Sharks for Phonemic Fun features bright color-coded cards that make learning sounds a splashy adventure, turning literacy into a playful experience for little learners.
Colorful Learning with Wooden Rainbow Blocks
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Small Foot Wooden Rainbow Building Blocks with Balls (XL) invites toddlers into a vibrant world of creativity and imagination! This stunning 14-piece nesting block set not only captivates with its colorful design but also promotes essential skills like color recognition, shape sorting, and fine motor dexterity. As our little ones build arches, bridges, and even tunnels, they engage in playful challenges that foster patience and critical thinking. Made from high-quality, eco-friendly wood, this sustainable toy is perfect for any child who loves to explore and create, all while being gentle on the planet for generations to come. 12+ months
Develops skills:
color recognition, shape sorting, fine motor dexterity, patience, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Colorful Learning with Wooden Rainbow Blocks offers 14 stunning pieces that inspire creative construction, making every playtime an opportunity for imaginative problem-solving and eco-friendly fun.
Colorful Learning with Rainbow Sorting Crayons
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Learning Resources Rainbow Sorting Crayons invite little hands to explore the vibrant world of color while developing essential early math skills! With 56 pieces in a delightful array of hues, these crayons make sorting, grouping, and counting a truly engaging experience for kids. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how this toy can spark a love for learning through play, enhancing fine motor skills and encouraging vocabulary growth along the way. Perfect for brightening up holiday gifts or boosting at-home learning, these crayons are a delightful addition to any child's educational journey. 3+ years
Develops skills:
color recognition, counting, sorting, fine motor skills, vocabulary development, early math skills
Why we love it:
Colorful Learning with Rainbow Sorting Crayons include 56 delightful pieces that make sorting and counting a feast for little hands, turning math into a colorful adventure!
Rainbow Shape Sorting Fun
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The Wooden Rainbow Shape Sorter Cube is an engaging tool designed for toddlers from 12 months and up. This vibrant sorting cube not only makes learning about shapes and colors enjoyable, but it also fosters essential skills like problem-solving and fine motor development. Parents and educators will appreciate its durable, eco-friendly design while watching their little ones thrive in hands-on, interactive learning experiences! 12+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, color recognition, shape recognition, tactile exploration
Why we love it:
Rainbow Shape Sorting Fun features a vibrant design that transforms learning about shapes and colors into a delightful hands-on experience for toddlers, bringing smiles and growth all around.