A fun musical toy that lets kids create their own rock band.
Dinosaur Fun with LittleWood Blocks
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Mary Meyer LittleWood Blocks Wooden Block Set is an enchanting way to spark imagination and learning in our little ones! Designed for tiny hands, these soft-hued dinosaur blocks not only encourage stacking and grasping but also enhance cognitive skills like problem-solving and spatial reasoning. As parents and educators, we appreciate how playtime with these blocks can improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination—all while engaging in a fun, dinosaur-themed adventure! It’s a delightful addition to any toddler's toy collection and perfect for gift-giving. 18 months+
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, spatial reasoning, hand-eye coordination, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Dinosaur Fun with LittleWood Blocks features soft-hued wooden blocks that transform playtime into a dinosaur-themed adventure, making learning as fun as it is educational.
Engaging Number Blocks for Little Learners
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Bigjigs Toys' 100% FSC® Certified Number Blocks are the perfect companion for our little ones as they embark on their exciting journey of discovery! These vibrant wooden blocks not only captivate with their colorful designs but also offer endless fun while promoting essential skills like counting, balancing, and fine motor development. Imagine watching your baby or toddler giggle with delight as they stack and topple these sturdy blocks, all while learning at the same time. Crafted from sustainably sourced wood and painted with non-toxic materials, these educational toys align with our values for safety and sustainability, making them a smart choice for any parent or educator. 6 months +
Develops skills:
counting, balancing, fine motor skills, problem solving, spatial reasoning
Why we love it:
Engaging Number Blocks for Little Learners are colorful wooden blocks that turn counting into a playful adventure, making math feel like a fun-filled stacking game.
Creative Bristle Blocks for Little Builders
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Battat Bristle Blocks are the perfect introduction to building for children aged 2 and up! With their soft interlocking bristles, these blocks allow young creators to explore their imagination without the frustration of traditional building sets. Watching our children stack, connect, and expand their creations fosters essential skills like problem-solving, spatial awareness, and fine motor development. Each vibrant piece invites hours of open-ended play, making it a fantastic resource for educational growth while keeping little hands busy and engaged! 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, spatial awareness, creativity, imaginative play, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Creative Bristle Blocks for Little Builders feature soft interlocking bristles that make building frustration-free, turning imaginative ideas into vibrant creations while nurturing essential developmental skills.
Engaging Infantino Building Blocks for Little Learners
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Infantino Building Blocks Set is a delightful introduction to the world of construction for our little ones. With soft, BPA-free blocks in vibrant colors and easy-to-grip designs, this set not only sparks creativity but also helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. We love how these blocks encourage open-ended play, allowing our toddlers to build without frustration and explore their imaginations freely. Plus, the included storage solution means that clean-up is a breeze, giving us more time to play and learn together. 6 months - 3 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, creativity, spatial awareness, open-ended play
Why we love it:
Engaging Infantino Building Blocks for Little Learners includes soft, BPA-free blocks that make building accessible, encouraging imagination and allowing for frustration-free exploration.
Geosafari Rockin' Reactions Chemistry Fun!
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Geosafari Rockin' Reactions Chemistry Set is the perfect gateway to ignite your child's curiosity about science right at home! This set comes filled with everything kids need to conduct exciting experiments using common household ingredients. It's not just about mixing substances; it encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and exploration of basic chemical principles. Let your child extinguish flames with invisible gases or create mesmerizing bubbling lava while learning the fundamentals of STEM – a fun way to inspire the little scientists in our lives! 8+ years
Develops skills:
critical thinking, problem solving, scientific exploration, curiosity, basic chemistry principles
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Geosafari Rockin' Reactions Chemistry Fun! comes with everything kids need to conduct experiments using common household ingredients, turning our kitchens into little laboratories bursting with curiosity.
Giant Soft Building Blocks for Little Minds
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UNiPLAY Giant Plump Toddler Soft Building Blocks provide a fantastic foundation for cognitive growth and motor skills in children ages 3 months and up. With their vibrant colors and soft materials, these blocks encourage imaginative play and help toddlers learn about balance, shapes, and measurements as they build their creations. Parents and educators will appreciate how these blocks foster collaboration and creativity, making playtime a fun, educational experience. 3 months+
Develops skills:
cognitive growth, motor skills, balance, shapes, measurements, imaginative play, collaboration, creativity
Why we love it:
Giant Soft Building Blocks for Little Minds are vibrant, soft blocks that encourage toddlers to explore balance and shapes while building creations, transforming playtime into an educational adventure.
Bristle Blocks for Creative Builders
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Bristle Blocks are the ultimate building adventure for toddlers aged 2 and up! With 36 soft, interlocking pieces that can connect at any angle, your little architect can explore their creativity while honing important skills like hand-eye coordination and fine motor development. The included wheels add an extra layer of fun, transforming their creations into rolling vehicles that zoom around the room. As parents and educators, we can feel great knowing these worry-free materials meet safety standards, making playtime not just fun, but safe too! 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, spatial reasoning, problem solving, hand-eye coordination, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Bristle Blocks for Creative Builders includes 36 soft, interlocking pieces that let toddlers explore creativity and build skills while their imaginations zoom into action.
Colorful Cosmic Monster Stacking Blocks
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The Hape Space Monster Stacking Blocks set is a delightful combination of fun and learning for little astronauts aged 1 and up. With 54 vibrant wooden pieces, including shapes adorned with silly monster faces, kids can unleash their imagination, building everything from towering structures to rolling cars. This playful toy not only enhances fine motor skills and spatial reasoning but also teaches colors and shapes in an engaging way. As parents, we appreciate how these blocks make learning so much more enjoyable while keeping our children safe with their child-friendly materials. 1+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, color recognition, shape identification, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Colorful Cosmic Monster Stacking Blocks features 54 vibrant wooden pieces that make learning shapes and colors feel like a fun space adventure—perfect for budding builders and 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.
Unleash Creativity with Foam Activity Blocks
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Eureka Dr. Seuss Roll & Move Foam Activity Blocks are a delightful way for our little ones to engage in active play while honing essential skills. These vibrant foam blocks not only spark creativity but also promote counting, color recognition, and following directions—all critical skills in early childhood development. We appreciate how they encourage movement breaks that keep our children healthy and active, all while developing fine motor skills. It's a fun and educational addition to our playtime that we can all get excited about! 3+ years
Develops skills:
creativity, counting, color recognition, following directions, fine motor skills, active play
Why we love it:
Unleash Creativity with Foam Activity Blocks features vibrant foam construction that turns active play into a colorful learning experience, making skill-building fun and engaging.
Engaging Fine Motor Skills with Lamaze Blocks
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Lamaze Stack, Rattle & Roll Stacking Blocks are the perfect introduction to the world of building for our little ones! These vibrant and playful blocks not only boost fine motor skills as babies learn to stack and balance, but they also serve as delightful sensory toys with exciting rattles hidden inside. The cute animal characters, like the wheeled elephant, make for a captivating push toy that encourages crawling and gross motor development. As fellow parents, we can appreciate how these interactive blocks turn playtime into a holistic learning experience, fostering curiosity and confidence in our budding builders. 6 months and up
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, sensory development, gross motor skills, problem solving, imaginative play
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Engaging Fine Motor Skills with Lamaze Blocks features vibrant stacking blocks with hidden rattles that transform playtime into a joyful journey of building and exploration.
Inspiring Creativity with Freddy Firetruck Blocks
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MEGA BLOKS First Builders Toddler Building Blocks Toy Set, Freddy Firetruck ignites the imagination of young builders! This delightful set features six oversized blocks and an adorable firefighter figure, making it perfect for little hands just starting their construction journey. As they stack, build, and roll the firetruck, children develop essential fine motor skills while engaging in creative play. With the added bonus of easy storage inside the truck, cleanup becomes a breeze, allowing even more time for exploration and learning! 1+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, problem solving, spatial reasoning, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Inspiring Creativity with Freddy Firetruck Blocks features six oversized blocks that make building accessible and fun, turning every stacking session into a mini adventure for little builders!
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!
Essential Base Ten Math Blocks
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The hand2mind Blue Plastic Base Ten Unit Blocks are an engaging way to bring math concepts to life for our little learners. These colorful manipulatives help children grasp foundational math skills such as place value, addition, and subtraction through tactile exploration. By physically representing numbers, kids enhance their understanding of regrouping and computational reasoning, paving the way for greater confidence in their math abilities. Perfect for classrooms or at home, these blocks make learning math a fun and interactive experience that everyone will appreciate! Kindergarten and up
Develops skills:
place value, addition, subtraction, tactile exploration, computational reasoning, confidence building
Why we love it:
Essential Base Ten Math Blocks engage children with colorful manipulatives that make foundational math concepts approachable, turning learning into a vibrant hands-on adventure.
Soft Play Foam Climbing Blocks
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The CMFYDAILY 6 Piece Foam Climbing Blocks are the perfect indoor climbing gym for our adventurous toddlers aged 1-3! Designed with bright colors and various shapes, these engaging blocks not only spark our little ones' imaginations but also support crucial physical development—helping them enhance their motor skills, coordination, and balance as they climb, jump, and explore. Made with safe, durable, and non-toxic materials, we can rest easy knowing our child is playing in a soft and secure environment that promotes strength and confidence through active play. 1-3 years
Develops skills:
motor skills, coordination, balance, imaginative play, gross motor skills
Why we love it:
Soft Play Foam Climbing Blocks are bright and variously shaped, turning any indoor space into a soft adventure zone that boosts both imagination and physical confidence.
Build Big Fun with Jumbo Blocks
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Melissa & Doug Jumbo Extra-Thick Cardboard Building Blocks are a fantastic way for our little ones to explore creativity and develop their motor skills! With 40 durable blocks in vibrant colors, kids can construct everything from towering castles to cozy forts, all while learning about balance and spatial reasoning. The lightweight design makes it easy for tiny hands to stack, knock down, and rebuild, promoting imaginative play and problem-solving abilities. Plus, the simple assembly and easy clean-up give us parents a convenient option for engaging, screen-free fun that keeps kids entertained for hours! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
creativity, motor skills, problem solving, spatial reasoning, balance, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Build Big Fun with Jumbo Blocks includes 40 vibrant, extra-thick cardboard pieces that inspire creative structures while keeping cleanup simple—so we can enjoy the imaginative chaos guilt-free!
Unlock CVC Fun with Tri-Blocks!
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Junior Learning CVC Tri-Blocks Tub is a fantastic hands-on tool for introducing our little ones to the building blocks of language! These 90 colorful, uniquely oriented blocks make diving into phonemic awareness and word-building a delightful experience for our 4 to 5-year-olds. As parents and educators, we appreciate how these blocks strengthen spelling skills and ignite a love for reading through interactive play. Plus, they can be paired with CVC Builders Activity Cards for an enriched learning adventure, keeping our kids engaged and excited about learning. 4-5 years
Develops skills:
phonemic awareness, spelling, word building, fine motor skills, creativity, early literacy
Why we love it:
Unlock CVC Fun with Tri-Blocks! includes 90 colorful blocks that transform learning to read into a hands-on adventure, sparking joy and excitement for language at every turn.
Vibrant Rainbow Building Blocks
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TickiT Rainbow Blocks are an enchanting set of 24 sensory blocks perfect for toddlers aged 1-3. These beautifully crafted rubber wood blocks not only catch the eye with their stunning colors, but they are also designed to enhance your child's early learning journey. By sorting, stacking, and playing with these blocks, little ones develop essential skills such as hand-eye coordination and social engagement through collaborative play. This toy is a fantastic way to foster creativity and emotional well-being while ensuring hours of focused play! 1-3 years
Develops skills:
hand-eye coordination, sorting, stacking, social engagement, creativity, emotional well-being
Why we love it:
Vibrant Rainbow Building Blocks are crafted from rubber wood and feature stunning colors, making early learning a colorful, sensory-rich experience that sparks creativity and collaboration.
Baby's Fun First Sorting Blocks
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Fisher-Price Stacking Toy Baby’s First Blocks Set introduces infants to the world of colors and shapes while engaging them in sorting, stacking, and dropping activities. Designed for little explorers aged 6 months and older, this set not only fosters fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination but also encourages cognitive development through interactive play. With a convenient bucket for storage and a handle for travel, it's the perfect companion for both home and on-the-go learning adventures. 6+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cognitive development, color recognition, shape sorting
Why we love it:
Baby's Fun First Sorting Blocks comes with a convenient storage bucket, making cleanup a breeze while turning playtime into a colorful adventure of learning and discovery.
Sensory Adventure Wooden Blocks
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The Bigjigs Toys FSC Certified Sensory Blocks are a delightful sensory experience crafted for little explorers! Designed for children aged 12 months and up, these engaging wooden blocks encourage sensory development through a variety of textures and sounds, promoting tactile exploration, curiosity, and early learning skills. Parents and caregivers will love how these blocks inspire creative play while fostering fundamental cognitive abilities in a safe and sustainable way. 12 months and up
Develops skills:
sensory development, tactile exploration, curiosity, creative play, cognitive skills
Why we love it:
Sensory Adventure Wooden Blocks offer a delightful array of textures and sounds, turning early learning into an exciting hands-on adventure that ignites curiosity and creativity in little explorers.
Sensory Delight Building Blocks
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The Itzy Ritzy Sensory Blocks Set is a fantastic choice for babies and toddlers starting from 0 months. These 10 squeezable blocks are not only adorable but also packed with various textures that spark curiosity and promote sensory development. As your little one stacks, explores, and interacts with these soft characters, they will enhance their motor skills and ignite their imagination through play. 0 months and up
Develops skills:
motor skills, sensory exploration, imaginative play, stacking, curiosity
Why we love it:
Sensory Delight Building Blocks feature 10 squeezable, textured blocks that make sensory exploration a fun and cuddly adventure for babies and toddlers.
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.
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!
Discover Wonder with Tegu Blocks
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Tegu Discovery Magnetic Wooden Block Set invites children of all ages into a world of creativity and learning! With 26 beautifully crafted pieces, this heirloom-quality toy nurtures fine motor skills, encourages problem-solving, and ignites imaginative play. As parents and educators, we cherish how these magnetic blocks support open-ended exploration and are compatible with all other Tegu sets, allowing for endless possibilities. Plus, their non-toxic, safe materials give us peace of mind as we watch our little ones engage and grow through play. 1-99 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, imaginative play, spatial reasoning, open-ended exploration
Why we love it:
Discover Wonder with Tegu Blocks features 26 beautifully crafted pieces that encourage creativity while reassuring us with their non-toxic, safe materials—perfect for little builders' big ideas!
Soft & Safe Baby Building Blocks
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The Infantino Super Soft Building Blocks are a delightful 12-piece set perfect for babies and toddlers. Made from soft, BPA-free material, these blocks are ideal for little hands to grasp and explore safely, fostering fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. With a variety of sizes and vibrant colors, they inspire imaginative play and creative thinking while introducing the concepts of size and stacking. Whether squished, stacked, or played with individually, these blocks transform playtime into a fun and engaging learning experience. 0-3 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, imaginative play, spatial awareness, creative thinking
Why we love it:
Soft & Safe Baby Building Blocks are made from soft, BPA-free material, making them perfect for little hands to explore, stack, and squish while learning valuable skills.
Tegu Pocket Pouch Magnetic Blocks
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The 8 Piece Tegu Pocket Pouch Magnetic Wooden Block Set is the ultimate companion for curious minds on-the-go! Perfect for travel, playdates, or waiting at a restaurant, these heirloom-quality blocks inspire open-ended play while enhancing fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and problem-solving abilities. Made from natural materials with a commitment to safety, Tegu encourages imaginative storytelling and creativity in your little ones, making it a fantastic choice for parents seeking educational toys that stand the test of time. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, pattern recognition, problem solving, creativity, spatial reasoning
Why we love it:
Tegu Pocket Pouch Magnetic Blocks come with 8 heirloom-quality pieces that spark imaginative storytelling and are perfect for travel, turning downtime into creative playtime.
Fun with Janod Baby Forest Blocks
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The Janod Baby Forest My First 4 Blocks Baby Animals Wooden Puzzle Set is the perfect combination of fun and learning for our little explorers aged 12 months and beyond. Not only can these adorable blocks be used to complete delightful animal puzzles, but they also serve as building blocks for busy hands eager to create! As our babies stack and sort, they are developing crucial fine motor skills and cognitive abilities—all while enjoying imaginative play. With their charming illustrations and durable design, these blocks promise to be a treasured toy that'll bring joy for years and generations to come. 12 months+
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, cognitive development, problem solving, imaginative play, spatial reasoning
Why we love it:
Fun with Janod Baby Forest Blocks features adorable animal illustrations that turn stacking and sorting into a delightful adventure, making learning through play as charming as it is impactful.
Colorful Alphabet Learning Blocks
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The Learning Resources Letter Blocks are a delightful way for children aged 2 and up to explore the world of letters and words! These vibrant blocks are not just toys—they are learning tools that foster letter recognition and support early literacy skills. Designed for little hands, each durable block enables children to mold and stamp their own letters, enhancing fine motor skills while they play. With a complete set of 36 pieces, including consonants and vowels, we can't help but love that these blocks turn learning into a colorful, interactive adventure that helps build a solid foundation for future reading and writing. 2+ years
Develops skills:
letter recognition, fine motor skills, early literacy, imaginative play, problem solving
Why we love it:
Colorful Alphabet Learning Blocks, with a complete set of 36 pieces, turn the journey of learning letters into a dazzling adventure that sparks creativity and builds a strong reading foundation.
Travel-Ready Fun with Tegu Blocks
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The 6 Piece Tegu Travel Pal Magnetic Wooden Block Set is the perfect companion for our family adventures! These magnetic blocks are designed for easy, on-the-go building, allowing our little ones to spark their creativity anywhere – whether it’s in the back seat of the car, at a bustling restaurant, or high above the clouds. We love how these heirloom-quality toys encourage open-ended play, helping our children develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and imaginative thinking. Plus, knowing they’re purposefully made in Honduras adds a wonderful layer of meaningfulness to our playtime. 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, spatial awareness, imaginative thinking, problem solving, creative play
Why we love it:
Travel-Ready Fun with Tegu Blocks includes six magnetic wooden blocks that transform any location into a creative playground, making adventures both fun and educational for our little builders.
Giraffe Building Adventure Blocks
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The Kidoozie Stack N' Learn Cubes transform learning into a towering 30-inch giraffe! These colorful blocks not only spark creativity through stacking and sorting but also reinforce essential skills like letter recognition and counting from 1 to 8. Perfect for little hands and curious minds, these blocks encourage playful exploration while boosting confidence in early literacy and numeracy. 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, letter recognition, counting, problem solving, spatial awareness
Why we love it:
Giraffe Building Adventure Blocks include 30 vibrant cubes that invite little hands to stack, sort, and explore while building confidence in early literacy and numeracy.