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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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Nesting and Sorting Fun with Cars!
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Melissa & Doug Nesting and Sorting Garages and Cars make playtime an exciting learning adventure! This delightful match-and-stack set encourages children to explore fundamental concepts like color recognition, size differentiation, and basic counting. Watching our little ones as they pair the colorful garages with their stackable wooden cars is pure joy, helping them sharpen their problem-solving skills along the way. Not only do they have fun building towers and towns, but they also develop essential hand-eye coordination through creative play—all while we embrace environmentally-friendly materials with FSC certification! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
color recognition, size differentiation, counting, problem solving, hand-eye coordination
Why we love it:
Nesting and Sorting Fun with Cars! features colorful garages and stackable wooden cars, turning playtime into a joyful journey of learning vibrant colors and essential skills.
Fun with Nesting and Sorting Blocks
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The Melissa & Doug Nesting and Sorting Blocks set offers a delightful introduction to colors and numbers for little learners aged 2 and up. With 6 brightly colored buildings and 6 charming wooden vehicles, children can engage in hands-on play that enhances their cognitive skills and fine motor development. As they match and stack, they'll not only boost their counting abilities but also nurture their creativity in a supportive, eco-friendly environment. 2+ years
Develops skills:
cognitive skills, fine motor development, color recognition, counting, creative play, problem solving
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Fun with Nesting and Sorting Blocks includes 6 adorable wooden vehicles that make counting and color matching a delightful adventure for tiny hands and big imaginations.
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.
Learn and Play with Shape Sorting Fun
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The Melissa & Doug Shape-Sorting Wooden Dump Truck Toy combines playtime with valuable learning experiences for toddlers aged 2 and up. This engaging toy encourages shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills as little ones match colorful wooden blocks with the truck's openings. With its built-in play figures and interactive features, it offers a delightful, screen-free way for children to develop essential cognitive skills while enjoying imaginative play. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, imaginative play, fine motor skills
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Learn and Play with Shape Sorting Fun includes vibrant wooden blocks that turn learning into a delightful puzzle, making shape sorting an adventure for tiny hands and curious minds.
Melissa & Doug Sorting Barn Adventure
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The Melissa & Doug Wooden Take-Along Sorting Barn Toy is a delightful way to engage toddlers and preschoolers aged 2 and up in hands-on, imaginative play. With chunky farm-themed pieces that are easy for little hands to grasp, this toy promotes fine motor skills and shape recognition as young learners match each animal and tractor to its corresponding hole. Plus, the flip-up roof and portable handle make it perfect for on-the-go fun, ensuring that playtime is both educational and exciting—just the kind of screen-free play we love to encourage! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, shape recognition, imaginative play, problem solving, hand-eye coordination
Why we love it:
Melissa & Doug Sorting Barn Adventure features chunky farm-themed pieces that encourage little ones to match animals and tractors, fostering hands-on learning and imaginative fun wherever they go.
Nesting Barns & Sorting Animal Playset
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The Melissa & Doug Nesting and Sorting Barns and Animals bring a world of fun and learning right to your living room! This delightful match-and-stack set of six colorful barns and matching wooden animals introduces essential first concepts like counting, sizes, and colors through engaging hands-on play. We love how these barns not only nest for easy storage but also boost our little ones' hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and narrative thinking—making learning feel like an exciting adventure. With captivating designs and educational benefits, this toy is a must-have for fostering creativity and early cognitive development in our children. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
counting, problem solving, hand-eye coordination, color recognition, spatial reasoning, narrative thinking
Why we love it:
Nesting Barns & Sorting Animal Playset includes six colorful barns that make sorting animals a delightful counting adventure, turning playtime into an engaging learning experience.
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.
Birds in a Nest Sorting Fun!
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Learning Resources Birds in a Nest Sorting Set is where colorful playtime meets essential learning! As parents and educators, we love how this vibrant set introduces our little ones to fundamental skills like counting, sorting, and recognizing patterns. With 36 pieces featuring adorable birds in various sizes and six bright colors, kiddos can engage their fine motor skills while having a blast. Plus, the bowl-shaped nests make clean-up a breeze—perfect for busy households like ours! 3+ years
Develops skills:
counting, sorting, pattern recognition, fine motor skills, early math concepts
Why we love it:
Birds in a Nest Sorting Fun! features 36 colorful pieces that make learning about counting and sorting a lively and engaging experience, all while making clean-up a breeze.
Sorting Fun with Three Bear Bowls
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Learning Resources Three Bear Family Sorting Bowls turn sorting into an adventure! These vibrant, 6-inch bowls inspire children to explore colors, shapes, and quantities while fostering fine motor skills and critical thinking. Perfect for imaginative play or structured learning, these bowls easily match the colorful Three Bear Family Counters set, making them ideal for engaging activities. Parents and educators will love how these bowls can enhance lessons and create playful environments for early learners. 4+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, color recognition, shape sorting, counting, critical thinking, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Sorting Fun with Three Bear Bowls includes vibrant 6-inch bowls that transform sorting into an exciting adventure, turning lessons into playful experiences that little learners will cherish.
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 Counting & Sorting Turtles
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The Learning Resources Number Turtles Set is an enchanting way for toddlers aged 18 months and up to dive into the world of colors and numbers! With bright, inviting turtles and shells, children will engage their fine motor skills while having a blast hiding and matching these delightful creatures. As little ones grasp and manipulate the turtles, they’re not just playing; they’re developing essential skills in color recognition, counting, and sorting. This interactive toy fosters hands-on learning, making every moment both educational and fun—perfect for gifting on any occasion! 18+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, color recognition, counting, sorting, problem solving, hand-eye coordination
Why we love it:
Colorful Counting & Sorting Turtles features engaging bright colors that make learning about numbers and colors feel like a playful adventure, turning each play session into a delightful educational experience.
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.
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.
Under The Sea Sorting Set for Learning Fun
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Under The Sea Sorting Set is a fantastic way to introduce your little ones to essential early math concepts while diving into a world of colorful creatures! With 44 pieces featuring vibrant undersea shapes, this educational toy ignites imagination and teaches sorting, counting, and fine motor skills through 13 engaging activities. It’s not just about play; it’s about preparing your preschooler for a successful learning journey. Plus, the convenient built-in storage means clean-up is a breeze, making it perfect for busy parents like us! 3+ years
Develops skills:
early math concepts, counting, sorting, fine motor skills, imagination, problem solving
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Under The Sea Sorting Set, with 44 vibrant pieces, makes learning essential math concepts feel like diving into a fun ocean adventure—cleanup is quick too, making busy lives easier!
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.
Rainbow Sorting Set: Colorful Learning Fun!
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Rainbow Sorting Set Classroom Edition opens the door to a vibrant learning experience for young minds! This engaging toy is perfect for helping toddlers master essential skills like sorting, patterning, and even early addition—all wrapped up in a rainbow of colors! With everything including sorting trays, colorful counters, activity cards, and fine motor tongs, it’s designed to spark joy and imagination in small group learning settings. Plus, it’s easy to tidy up with built-in storage, making it a must-have for busy classrooms and playful homes alike! 3+ years
Develops skills:
sorting, patterning, fine motor skills, early math skills, spatial awareness
Why we love it:
Rainbow Sorting Set includes colorful counters and activity cards that turn essential learning into a delightful color-sorting adventure, making education as fun as a treasure hunt!
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 Rainbow Sorting for Little Learners
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Rainbow Sorting Set Building Colorful Skills is the perfect introduction to the world of learning through play! With its vibrant colors and engaging activities, this delightful toy sparks children's interest while helping them master essential sorting, patterning, and early addition skills. The fine motor tongs are a fantastic way for little hands to build strength and coordination, making learning both fun and beneficial. Plus, the built-in storage makes clean-up a breeze, giving parents a little extra peace of mind at the end of playtime. 3+ years
Develops skills:
color recognition, sorting, patterning, fine motor skills, coordination, early math skills
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Colorful Rainbow Sorting for Little Learners includes fine motor tongs that help tiny hands build strength while mastering essential skills in a colorful, engaging way.
Exciting Learning with Beginning Sorting Set!
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Learning Resources Beginning Sorting Set is a fantastic way for our little explorers to dive into the world of counting and sorting! This vibrant 168-piece set encourages kids to engage in meaningful play while developing essential math skills and sensory awareness. With adorable mini counters like dinosaurs, fruity fun pieces, motors, and farm animals, children not only learn to group and classify but also enhance their fine motor skills and brain development. It's a delightful way to make learning fun and interactive for ages 3 and up! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, counting, sorting, sensory awareness, problem solving, classification
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Exciting Learning with Beginning Sorting Set includes 168 vibrant pieces that transform learning into a lively sorting adventure, making math as thrilling as a dinosaur chase!
Colorful Puzzle Sorting Trays for Learning Fun
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The Puzzle Sorting Tray Set is our new best friend in the world of puzzling! With six vibrant, stackable trays, this set not only helps us keep those pesky pieces organized but also encourages color recognition and sorting skills in our little ones. Each tray can hold approximately 230 pieces, making it ideal for those challenging puzzles that test our patience and problem-solving abilities. As educators and parents, we appreciate how this simple tool can enhance fine motor skills while fostering collaborative play as we work together to complete the puzzle masterpiece. 5+ years
Develops skills:
color recognition, sorting skills, fine motor skills, problem solving, collaborative play
Why we love it:
Colorful Puzzle Sorting Trays for Learning Fun includes six vibrant, stackable trays that make organizing pieces a breeze while transforming puzzling into a delightful team-building experience.
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 Pebbles: Fun with Sorting and Stacking!
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Rainbow Pebbles are the perfect introduction to learning through play! Designed for curious little hands aged 18 months and up, these vibrant sorting and stacking stones encourage fine motor skill development while making counting and sorting fun. With their smooth, inviting texture, children will be captivated as they explore various shapes, all while enhancing their early math skills. Packaged conveniently in a storage jar, Rainbow Pebbles are easy to take along for educational adventures wherever you go! 18m+
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, counting, sorting, shape recognition, early math skills
Why we love it:
Rainbow Pebbles come in a convenient storage jar, making learning fun and portable—perfect for on-the-go adventures in counting and sorting!
Excellerations Classroom Math Sorting Center Fun
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Excellerations Classroom Math Sorting Center is an exciting way to engage young minds in early math skills! With 341 vibrant pieces, this educational toy transforms counting and sorting into a delightful activity, making learning feel like playtime. From colorful bear counters to versatile pattern blocks, children develop critical STEM skills, shape recognition, and number sense while exploring hands-on activities. As parents and educators, we can appreciate how it supports collaborative learning and keeps little hands busy with meaningful exploration. 3-6 years
Develops skills:
counting, sorting, shape recognition, number sense, collaborative learning, spatial reasoning, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Excellerations Classroom Math Sorting Center includes 341 vibrant pieces that turn math into a playful adventure, keeping little hands and minds engaged in meaningful exploration.