A fun and educational building block toy featuring animal shapes for kids.
Creative Learning with Animal Town Blocks
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The Petit Collage Solid Wooden Animal Town Building Blocks provide an engaging way for children aged 18 months and older to explore shapes, colors, and patterns through play. With 26 blocks in 14 unique shapes featuring adorable animal illustrations like elephants and lions, kids are not only developing hand-eye coordination and counting skills but also nurturing their creativity and imagination. As parents and educators, we appreciate that these blocks are crafted from sustainably harvested wood and printed with child-safe materials, making them an eco-friendly choice for learning. 18+ months
Develops skills:
hand-eye coordination, counting skills, spatial awareness, creativity, imagination, color recognition
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Creative Learning with Animal Town Blocks features 26 blocks with adorable animal illustrations, making learning shapes and colors feel like a playful adventure in a mini zoo.
Creative Learning with Animal Pattern Blocks
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hand2mind Animals and Insects Pattern Block Puzzle Set is the perfect blend of fun and education for our curious little learners! This engaging set not only introduces young children to geometric shapes through colorful tangram puzzles, but it also fosters important conversations about animal care and environmental stewardship. With 100 vibrant pattern blocks and teacher-developed activity cards, kids will enhance their cognitive and fine motor skills while discovering the wonders of the animal kingdom. As fellow parents and educators, we cherish finding toys that spark imagination and instill valuable lessons. 3-6 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, cognitive development, problem solving, spatial reasoning, environmental awareness
Why we love it:
Creative Learning with Animal Pattern Blocks includes 100 vibrant pattern blocks that spark our kids' imaginations while teaching them about shapes and animal care in a delightful way.
Jungle Animal Building Fun
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The Fisher-Price Toddler Toy Wooden Jungle Blocks are a fantastic way to spark creativity and foster learning in kids ages 2 and up. This 50-piece building set features adorable animal-themed blocks that encourage imaginative storytelling while developing fine motor skills and animal recognition. We love how children can mix and match to create their own unique creatures or build six specific animals each with their own habitat, making every play session a new adventure. It's not just playtime—it's a delightful way to support early childhood development through hands-on experience! 2+ years
Develops skills:
creativity, fine motor skills, animal recognition, imaginative storytelling, problem solving
Why we love it:
Jungle Animal Building Fun includes 50 adorable animal-themed blocks that uniquely inspire storytelling while developing crucial skills, making every play session a wild adventure!
Safari Building Blocks: Fun & Learning!
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The Small Foot Wooden Building Block Safari Playset is a delightful way to introduce your little ones to the joys of building and creativity! With 50 vibrant blocks and charming animal shapes, children can hone their fine motor skills and spatial awareness while having a safari adventure right at home. Not only does this playset encourage open-ended play, but the unique container lid also serves as a sorting game, making tidy-up time a fun learning experience. Perfect for sparking imagination and collaborative play, this is a must-have gift for birthdays and holidays that parents will love as much as the kids do! 12+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, spatial awareness, creativity, collaboration, problem solving
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Safari Building Blocks: Fun & Learning! includes 50 vibrant blocks that transform tidy-up time into a sorting game, making learning as enjoyable as playtime.
Super Soft Building Blocks for Imaginative Play
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Infantino Building Blocks Set is the perfect gateway to creativity and learning for our little ones! This delightful 12-piece collection of soft, BPA-free blocks engages babies from 6 months and up, promoting essential motor skills and imaginative play as they stack, squeeze, and explore. With various sizes, colors, and delightful textures, each block captivates their senses while introducing numbers, animals, and shapes. Plus, the handy grab-and-go tote bag makes cleanup and travel a breeze – a must-have for busy parents like us! 6 months+
Develops skills:
motor skills, imaginative play, sensory exploration, spatial awareness, color recognition, number introduction
Why we love it:
Super Soft Building Blocks for Imaginative Play includes 12 delightful BPA-free blocks that stimulate creativity and learning while keeping cleanup a breeze with the handy tote bag.
Numberblocks Add It Up Mini Market Fun
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Numberblocks Add It Up Mini Market is the perfect gateway into the exciting world of early math! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to engage our little ones with hands-on learning experiences. This delightful grocery store playset invites children aged 3-5 to count, explore, and manage money while they're busy pretending to shop for healthy snacks. From stacking fruits and vegetables to practicing addition and learning about money management, our kids will be developing essential math skills all while having a blast in Numberland! 3-5 years
Develops skills:
numerical skills, money management, counting, fine motor skills, imaginative play
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Numberblocks Add It Up Mini Market features a delightful grocery store playset that makes learning math feel like an exciting shopping spree in Numberland!
Active Fun with Foamnasium Blocksy Mini
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The Foamnasium Blocksy Mini Indoor Foam Playset is the perfect soft play solution for toddlers and kids ready to crawl, climb, and create! Tailored for active play, this versatile set encourages physical development, boosts coordination, and ignites imaginative adventures. As parents, we appreciate the durable, easy-to-clean materials that not only prioritize safety but also withstand energetic play. With handles for easy shifting, our little ones can easily transform their play space into a fort or jungle gym—fostering creativity while keeping their bodies active. Toddlers and Kids
Develops skills:
gross motor skills, coordination, imaginative play, spatial awareness, problem solving
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Active Fun with Foamnasium Blocksy Mini features durable materials that handle energetic play, transforming any space into a fun, active adventure land for our little explorers.
Numberblocks Mini Vehicles for Math Fun!
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Numberblocks Mini Vehicles are the perfect way to ignite your child's love for learning! With these delightful toys, kids aged 3-5 can roll into the world of numbers while engaging in imaginative play with their favorite Numberblocks characters. Each vehicle is uniquely designed to promote counting, number recognition, and fine motor skills as little fingers interact with the moving wheels. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how these fun toys seamlessly blend education and play, making math concepts come alive for our little learners! 3-5 years
Develops skills:
counting, number recognition, fine motor skills, imaginative play, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Numberblocks Mini Vehicles feature moving wheels that make math feel like a fun road trip, engaging kids in playful learning while mastering essential early numeracy skills.
Mini Farm Animal Figurines Set
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The Terra by Battat 60pcs Farm Animals Toy Tube is a delightful collection that brings the charm of the barnyard right to your child’s playtime. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, these realistic mini plastic animals encourage imaginative play and storytelling, fostering creativity while teaching little ones about farm life and animal compassion. With 12 different varieties of collectible figurines, parents and educators will love how this set promotes fine motor skills and enhances vocabulary through playful learning about nature and animals. 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, fine motor skills, storytelling, vocabulary development, animal recognition, social skills
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Mini Farm Animal Figurines Set includes 60 adorable pieces that transform playtime into a fun, hands-on lesson about farm life and compassion for animals.
Explore the Wild with Miniature Animal Figures
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The Terra by Battat – 60 Pcs Wild Creatures Tube is an exciting collection designed to spark curiosity in children ages 3 and up. With 12 different realistic miniature wild animals, kids will not only engage in imaginative play, but also learn about diverse wildlife, developing empathy and understanding for our planet's creatures. It's more than just fun; it's a fantastic opportunity for parents and educators to foster a love for animals and environmental awareness in young minds. 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, empathy, environmental awareness, fine motor skills, storytelling, animal identification
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Explore the Wild with Miniature Animal Figures features 60 pieces of realistic wild creatures that ignite imaginations and nurture a love for nature in our little ones.
Castles Await with Jumbo Building Blocks
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The National Geographic Jumbo Cardboard Building Blocks set invites children to dive into a world of creativity as they build their very own castle playhouse. Designed for little architects aged 3 and up, these extra-thick cardboard blocks are not only safe and durable but also encourage imaginative play and cooperative building experiences. As kids work together to create and explore, they enhance spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and teamwork—all while discovering fun facts about castles through the included Learning Guide! Watch them grow their confidence and creativity as they bring their unique visions to life with each block they stack. 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, cooperative building, problem solving, spatial awareness, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Castles Await with Jumbo Building Blocks includes extra-thick cardboard blocks that inspire teamwork and creativity, turning playtime into an epic architectural adventure.
Bristle Blocks for Endless Imagination
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Bristle Blocks offer an exciting world of creativity and exploration for our little builders! These colorful, soft interlocking blocks make building fun and frustration-free, encouraging our kiddos to experiment and think critically. With 113 pieces of varying sizes and delightful family and animal figurines, kids delve into imaginative play while enhancing fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Plus, they’re compatible with other Battat sets, sparking endless opportunities for collaborative construction adventures! 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, spatial reasoning, critical thinking, imaginative play, collaboration
Why we love it:
Bristle Blocks for Endless Imagination includes 113 colorful pieces that invite creativity and teamwork, turning every building session into a delightful engineering escapade.
Soft Zone Foam Building Blocks
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The ECR4Kids SoftZone Big Foam Building Blocks set is a delightful way to spark creativity and physical activity in toddlers and kids! These soft, vibrant blocks encourage little ones to explore their surroundings while developing essential motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial reasoning. Perfect for indoor play, these lightweight and safe blocks foster imaginative construction experiences where kids can build, stack, and tumble with ease. As parents and educators, we know that play is vital to growth, and this playset offers a fun-filled way to learn and grow. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
creativity, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, imaginative play, problem solving
Why we love it:
Soft Zone Foam Building Blocks are lightweight and safe, making indoor construction a fun way for kids to unlock their imagination while developing essential skills—mess-free!
Curved Playtime Building Blocks
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ECR4Kids Wooden Tunnels and Arches set is an inspiring 10-piece building block collection designed to ignite creativity in toddlers and kids. These specially crafted curved blocks encourage imaginative play while enhancing essential skills like hand-eye coordination, fine motor development, and spatial awareness. Parents and educators will appreciate the blend of safety and durability, allowing endless possibilities for exploration and learning in any classroom or playroom setting. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, spatial awareness, imaginative play, creativity, hand-eye coordination
Why we love it:
Curved Playtime Building Blocks includes 10 inspiring pieces that turn every playtime into a vibrant journey of creativity and skill-building adventures for little architects.
Super Wings Building Blocks Fun
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Super Wings Building Blocks is the perfect gateway to imaginative adventures! With beloved characters Jett and Dizzy, children can transform their playtime into thrilling rescue missions, all while honing essential skills like fine motor development and problem-solving. We love how this engaging toy quietly encourages cognitive growth while kids are fully immersed in creative storytelling. For parents seeking a safe, fun way to inspire their little ones, these building blocks provide a wonderful blend of play and learning. 3-7 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, imagination, creativity, cognitive development, storytelling
Why we love it:
Super Wings Building Blocks Fun includes beloved characters Jett and Dizzy, allowing kids to construct thrilling rescue missions while developing essential problem-solving skills through imaginative play.
Mini Ocean Animals Adventure Set
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Terra by Battat’s 60 Pieces Ocean Animal Figurines will transport your little ones straight to the sea! These miniature sea creatures—including sharks, dolphins, and starfish—are not only vibrant and realistic but also fantastic tools for sparking imagination and curiosity about marine wildlife. As fellow parents and educators, we cherish how these figurines encourage kids to learn about ocean life while developing essential skills in storytelling, empathy, and play. Perfect for preschool lessons or an ocean-themed birthday party, this set is sure to make waves in your child's playtime! 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, storytelling, empathy, marine biology, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Mini Ocean Animals Adventure Set includes 60 vibrant figurines that transform playtime into an ocean exploration, making learning about marine life as fun as a beach day!
Plus-Plus Creative Building Blocks
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The PLUS PLUS 600 Piece Interlocking Building Blocks for Kids is an incredible way to spark imagination and creativity in young builders! With just one shape to connect, your child can create colorful flat mosaics or dive into 3-D creations that challenge their fine motor skills and logical thinking. As parents and educators, we appreciate how these engaging blocks promote open-ended play, allowing children to explore without screens. Perfect for on-the-go fun, this versatile set serves as a great educational tool for enhancing STEM skills while ensuring hours of entertaining playtime! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, spatial reasoning, logical thinking, open-ended play
Why we love it:
Plus-Plus Creative Building Blocks feature 600 interlocking pieces that turn imagination into colorful creations, all while sneaking in essential STEM skills without a screen in sight.
Creative Solid-Wood Building Blocks
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The Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Solid-Wood Building Blocks offer a delightful way for kids to explore creativity and engineering! These 60 natural-finished hardwood blocks not only inspire imaginative play but also introduce essential early math concepts like shapes and sorting. As parents and educators, we love that these smooth-sanded pieces help develop hand-eye coordination and foster patience, all while keeping kids engaged in screen-free play. Perfect for ages 3 to 8, they come neatly packaged in a beautiful wooden tray for easy storage, making clean-up a breeze! 3-8 years
Develops skills:
creativity, problem solving, spatial reasoning, fine motor skills, early math skills
Why we love it:
Creative Solid-Wood Building Blocks feature 60 natural-finished hardwood pieces, making them an enchanting way for kids to unleash their imagination while grasping essential math concepts.
Farm Animal Mini Playing Cards Fun!
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Fun Express Farm Animals Mini Playing Cards are the perfect way to introduce kids to the exciting world of card games! With vibrant cow designs and playful illustrations, each of the 24 mini decks is packed with fun and opportunities for learning. These cards not only promote fine motor skills as little hands shuffle and deal, but they also encourage social interaction and strategic thinking during playtime. Ideal for party favors, classroom rewards, or simply a fun activity, these mini cards make learning through play an absolute joy! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, social interaction, strategic thinking, problem solving, cooperative play
Why we love it:
Farm Animal Mini Playing Cards Fun! features vibrant cow designs that engage kids while teaching them the joy of playing together and mastering card game strategies.
Earthtone Soft Foam Building Blocks
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The ECR4Kids SoftZone Toddler Foam Building Blocks set is a delightful way for our little ones to engage with their environment! Designed for babies and toddlers, these seven soft foam blocks encourage exploration and movement while building vital motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The vibrant earthtone colors not only stimulate our children's imaginations but also help them learn to identify colors and develop spatial reasoning. Lightweight and safe, these blocks are perfect for indoor play and open-ended creativity at home or in educational settings. 6 months - 3 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, imaginative play, color recognition, exploration
Why we love it:
Earthtone Soft Foam Building Blocks are lightweight and safe, making them perfect for little hands to explore imagination and build vital motor skills without any bumps or bruises.
Magical Building Blocks for Toddlers
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Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Building Blocks are a delightful way for toddlers to explore their creativity and engineering skills! With their innovative design that allows for easy 360-degree rotation and a satisfying click-together experience, kids will love constructing anything from boats to towers during bath time or playtime. These safe, non-toxic blocks not only float but also offer an engaging multi-sensory experience, promoting shape recognition and color exploration while encouraging hours of imaginative play. As parents and educators, we appreciate how these blocks nurture developmental growth in our little ones, making learning both fun and effective. 3-5 years
Develops skills:
creativity, engineering skills, shape recognition, color exploration, fine motor skills, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Magical Building Blocks for Toddlers float and click together effortlessly, turning bath time into a splashy construction zone where learning meets endless fun!
SoftZone Big Foam Building Blocks Fun
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ECR4Kids SoftZone Big Foam Building Blocks are a fantastic way for toddlers and kids to dive into a world of imaginative play while honing essential motor skills. These seven vibrant, oversized foam blocks encourage little ones to explore movement, aiding in the development of hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. They’re safe, lightweight, and come in three different shapes, making them perfect for both solo exploration and collaborative building activities that promote social skills. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate knowing these blocks are certified safe and designed to inspire creativity and dexterity during playtime! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
motor skills, spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, collaborative play, imaginative play
Why we love it:
SoftZone Big Foam Building Blocks are oversized and lightweight, making them perfect for creative construction while encouraging teamwork and coordination—no hard hats required!
Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Set
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The Hurtle Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids is an exciting 102-piece set that makes learning fun and interactive for children aged 3 years and up. These vibrant and versatile magnetic tiles not only spark creativity but also foster essential skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. As educators and parents, we love how these blocks encourage collaboration among kids while nurturing their cognitive development through play. Watch your little ones build not just structures, but a foundation for lifelong learning! 3+ years
Develops skills:
creativity, problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, spatial reasoning, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Set includes 102 vibrant magnetic tiles that turn playtime into a collaborative adventure, sparking creativity and building essential problem-solving skills.
E-Blox Building Blocks Light Show Fun
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E-Blox Building Blocks STEM Circuit Kit invites creativity and science together in an exciting way! As fellow parents and educators, we recognize how vital it is for our kids to explore hands-on learning, and this kit does just that. With 28 colorful LED modules, children can construct dazzling 3D structures that respond to their voice or music, fostering an understanding of sound and light interactions. Not only does it enhance fine motor skills and promote problem-solving, but it also inspires a passion for STEM subjects, making it an ideal gift for birthdays or just because! 5+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, creativity, sound interaction, spatial awareness, STEM learning
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E-Blox Building Blocks Light Show Fun includes 28 colorful LED modules that transform creativity into a dazzling light-tastic science experience, making learning oh-so-fun!
Sew Mini Animals: Crafting Fun Awaits!
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Sew Mini Animals is the perfect craft kit for young creators eager to dive into the world of sewing! With no prior experience necessary, this award-winning kit offers small-scale projects that stitch up quickly, providing hours of engaging fun. As parents and educators, we appreciate how these delightful projects foster fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Plus, with super clear instructions and a comprehensive 48-page book, kids aged 8 and up can immerse themselves in a satisfying hands-on activity that promotes learning through play! 8+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, problem solving, attention to detail, project completion
Why we love it:
Sew Mini Animals includes a comprehensive 48-page book, guiding kids through delightful projects that turn sewing into a fantastic adventure of creativity and learning.
Magical Building with Tegu Tram Blocks
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The 12 Piece Tegu Magnetic Tram Building Block Set is a charming way to spark creativity and imagination in our little builders! Crafted from durable solid wood and designed with a colorful rainbow finish, these blocks not only provide endless fun but also encourage open-ended play, allowing children to explore their engineering skills. As we watch our kids manipulate these non-toxic, magnetic shapes, we can feel good knowing they’re developing fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities—all while fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them. Plus, supporting products that emphasize social responsibility adds an extra layer of warmth to our playtime! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, spatial awareness, problem solving, creativity, imaginative play, engineering skills
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Magical Building with Tegu Tram Blocks includes 12 colorful magnetic pieces that transform playtime into an imaginative engineering adventure, while helping kids master essential skills without even realizing it.
Soft Foam Building Blocks for Toddlers
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The ECR4Kids SoftZone Toddler Foam Building Blocks set is a delightful way for our little explorers to discover movement and creativity! This engaging 7-piece playset not only encourages hand-eye coordination and motor skill development but also invites our toddlers to identify colors and enhance their spatial reasoning. With their soft, lightweight design, these vibrant blocks are perfect for indoor play, making them a safe choice for young ones as they build and play to their heart's content. 6 months - 3 years
Develops skills:
hand-eye coordination, motor skills, color recognition, spatial reasoning, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Soft Foam Building Blocks for Toddlers includes 7 vibrant, safe pieces that inspire creative construction while allowing toddlers to explore movement without the risk of a hard landing.
Creative STEM Building Blocks for Kids
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The W WISE BLOCK 164 PCS STEM Toys are the perfect way to ignite your child's imagination while fostering essential learning skills! Designed for kids aged 4 to 12, these vibrant building blocks encourage hands-on exploration of engineering concepts, spatial awareness, and basic physics. With 164 uniquely shaped pieces, including flexible components, children can create limitless structures, or follow detailed guides to build exciting models. Thoughtfully crafted for safety and creativity, this set can turn playtime into a valuable educational experience! 4-12 years
Develops skills:
engineering concepts, spatial awareness, problem solving, creativity, fine motor skills, basic physics
Why we love it:
Creative STEM Building Blocks for Kids includes 164 uniquely shaped pieces that transform playtime into a thriving hub of imagination and hands-on learning for our young engineers.
Durable Jumbo Cardboard Building Blocks
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The Bankers Box at Play Heavy Duty Jumbo Cardboard Building Blocks set is perfect for imaginative play and family fun! With 40 colorful blocks, designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, kids can build everything from towering forts to intricate bridges, developing their spatial awareness and problem-solving skills in the process. Not only are these blocks sturdy enough to withstand tough play, but they also encourage teamwork and communication as children work together on their projects. A fantastic gift for fostering creativity and learning through play, these blocks are sure to become a favorite in any household! 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, spatial awareness, problem solving, teamwork, communication, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Durable Jumbo Cardboard Building Blocks include 40 colorful blocks that let kids unleash their creativity while teaching them how to collaborate on epic construction projects.
Creative Fun with Wooden Building Blocks
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The Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set is a delightful and classic choice for young builders aged 2 to 5. With 100 solid wood blocks in four vibrant colors and nine unique shapes, this set not only sparks creativity but also lays the groundwork for important early math concepts. As parents and educators, we love how it encourages fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and imaginative play—all without a screen in sight! Made from FSC-certified materials, this set promotes responsible forestry and supports a brighter future for our planet while providing endless hours of constructive fun. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, spatial awareness, creativity, early math concepts, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Creative Fun with Wooden Building Blocks includes 100 solid wood blocks that inspire open-ended play, making math and engineering feel like an adventure without a screen in sight.