Welcome to a world of fun and learning with the Peekaboo Lock Boxes Shapes Colors Activity Set! This engaging activity encourages children to explore shapes and colors through interactive play. As a parent or educator, you'll appreciate how these vibrant lock boxes not only captivate young minds but also promote essential cognitive skills. Join us as we delve into activities that spark curiosity and creativity, making learning an enjoyable experience for little ones.
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.
Wonder Cube Shape Sorting Fun
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The B. toys Wonder Cube is a delightful wooden shape sorter designed for toddlers aged 18 months and up. This vibrant sorting cube encourages fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while helping little ones recognize shapes and colors in a playful environment. As a wonderful bonus, it doubles as a neat storage box, making cleanup a breeze for busy parents and caregivers! 18+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, shape recognition, color recognition, problem solving
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Wonder Cube Shape Sorting Fun features vibrant colors and shapes that make learning feel like play, turning tidy-up time into a breeze for busy parents.
Barbie Custom Jewelry & Vanity Set
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The Barbie Paint Your Own Jewelry Box sparks creativity and imagination in children aged 5 to 8. This engaging set encourages kids to develop their artistic skills while learning about design principles, color mixing, and fine motor coordination as they paint and personalize their own heart-shaped vanity and jewelry box. With the added joy of creating custom jewelry pieces, young artists can express their unique style while enhancing their problem-solving abilities and self-confidence. 5-8 years
Develops skills:
artistic skills, fine motor coordination, color mixing, design principles, problem solving, self-confidence
Why we love it:
Barbie Custom Jewelry & Vanity Set includes a heart-shaped vanity for kids to paint and personalize, making creativity a hands-on adventure that boosts their confidence and artistic flair.
Shapes Fun-to-Know Puzzle Adventure
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Shapes Fun-to-Know Puzzles are a delightful way for our little learners to explore shapes while expanding their vocabulary! Each sturdy piece not only helps with shape recognition but also features 40 engaging words on the backs, encouraging language development and cognitive skills. As parents and educators, we appreciate the durable design that promises years of use and the tidy cardboard storage box that makes clean-up a breeze. Watching our children piece together these colorful puzzles sparks joy and curiosity while laying the groundwork for essential learning. 3+ years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, vocabulary development, cognitive skills, fine motor skills, problem solving
Why we love it:
Shapes Fun-to-Know Puzzle Adventure features 40 engaging words on the backs of sturdy pieces, making vocabulary expansion feel like a colorful, interactive treasure hunt.
Magnetic Rainbow Pattern Blocks for Learning
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Junior Learning Rainbow Pattern Blocks are a vibrant and engaging way for young minds to explore colors and shapes! With 100 assorted magnetic pieces, these blocks are not just fun to play with— they encourage critical skills such as color and shape recognition, sorting, and sequencing. Imagine the joy of your child creating stunning patterns while reinforcing their understanding of symmetry and geometry! Plus, the included storage box with a built-in magnetic board makes clean-up easy and keeps everything organized for countless hours of educational fun. 3+ years
Develops skills:
color recognition, shape recognition, sorting, sequencing, symmetry, fine motor skills
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Magnetic Rainbow Pattern Blocks for Learning come with 100 assorted magnetic pieces, making math and art a colorful adventure that keeps kids engaged while they master essential concepts!
Melissa & Doug Jigsaw Puzzle Fun!
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Box 2-Pack for Preschool Boys and Girls is a delightful way to engage little minds in creative play! With 8 colorful puzzles featuring adorable pets and exciting vehicles, children can develop their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities while having a blast. We love how the shape-coded pieces make sorting a breeze, turning each puzzle challenge into a fun adventure. Plus, the slide-on box lids serve as handy puzzle boards, perfect for wherever playtime happens. It's an ideal gift for kids aged 3 to 6, encouraging hands-on, screen-free learning that parents can feel great about! 3-6 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, spatial reasoning, creativity, logical thinking
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Melissa & Doug Jigsaw Puzzle Fun! includes 8 colorful puzzles that transform problem-solving into a fun adventure, making screen-free learning both engaging and delightful.
On-The-Go Puzzle: Fun with Circles!
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On-The-Go Puzzle Discovering Circles is the perfect companion for our little learners! This vibrant puzzle engages toddlers in sorting and matching colorful circle pieces, fostering their early shape recognition. We absolutely love how it trains logical thinking and enhances concentration while promoting essential fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Plus, its travel-friendly box means our kids can enjoy educational fun wherever we go, making it an ideal gift for curious minds! 12m+ years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, fine motor skills, logical thinking, hand-eye coordination, concentration
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On-The-Go Puzzle: Fun with Circles! features vibrant, colorful pieces that make shape sorting a fun road trip activity while boosting essential developmental skills.
Craft Your Own Donuts with Softee Dough!
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Softee Dough Donut Shop Playset is a delightful adventure for young creators! As engaged parents and educators, we know how essential hands-on play is for developing fine motor skills and creativity in children. This playset offers endless opportunities for crafting delicious-looking donuts and donut holes, while also encouraging imaginative play as kids learn about shapes, textures, and colors. With features like a mini donut box and icing extruder, our little bakers will find joy in exploring their culinary creativity safely. 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, imaginative play, color recognition, shape identification, sensory exploration
Why we love it:
Craft Your Own Donuts with Softee Dough! comes with a mini donut box and icing extruder, turning little bakers into pastry chefs while developing hands-on skills deliciously.
Engaging Melissa & Doug Wooden Vehicle Set
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Vehicles and Traffic Signs brings so much joy and learning into playtime! This delightful 15-piece set invites our little ones to explore their imagination while enhancing crucial motor skills, color, and shape recognition. As they navigate their miniature world with six vibrant cars and nine traffic signs, our children engage in meaningful, skill-building activities that enrich their play. Plus, everything fits neatly in a compartmentalized wooden box—making cleanup a breeze for both kids and parents alike! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, imaginative play, color recognition, shape recognition, social skills, problem solving
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Engaging Melissa & Doug Wooden Vehicle Set includes 15 pieces, neatly storing vibrant cars and traffic signs while sparking endless creative adventures and easy cleanup for parents.
Tinamiri SUPERMAG: Spark Creativity & Learn
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Tinamiri SUPERMAG is a fantastic 60-piece magnetic construction set that ignites our children's creativity while they learn! The vibrant colors and versatile pieces provide endless possibilities for building everything from whimsical towers to intricate designs. With a focus on STEM learning, this set enhances geometry skills, color and shape recognition, and spatial reasoning—all while encouraging collaborative play! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to find toys that engage young minds, and Tinamiri SUPERMAG checks all the boxes for fun and education. 3+ years
Develops skills:
creativity, geometry skills, color recognition, spatial reasoning, collaborative play
Why we love it:
Tinamiri SUPERMAG features 60 vibrant magnetic pieces that spark creativity and make learning geometry feel like a colorful adventure, all while friends build together!
Creative Fun with Funny Faces Magnetic Set
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Stephen Joseph, Funny Faces 50 pc Magnetic Travel Play Set is a whimsical journey into creativity that every family will love! This engaging play set not only offers endless combinations of silly faces to create, but it also sparks imagination and storytelling skills in our little ones. As our kids mix and match goofy glasses, hats, and hair accessories, they develop motor skills and learn about colors, shapes, and expressions. Perfect for road trips or cozy at-home playtime, this travel game helps our children think outside the box while having loads of fun! 3+ years
Develops skills:
imagination, storytelling, fine motor skills, color recognition, shape recognition
Why we love it:
Creative Fun with Funny Faces Magnetic Set includes 50 quirky pieces that let kids mix and match goofy faces, turning playtime into a laugh-filled creativity session.
Magical Mermaid Puzzle Adventure Fun
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Mud Pie Kids Mermaid Magical Shaped Puzzle is a delightful 35-piece jumbo floor puzzle that invites little ones to dive into a world of imagination and creativity. Not only is it visually captivating, with its unique mermaid shape, but it also enhances essential skills like hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness as kids fit each piece together. We love how this engaging activity encourages problem-solving and critical thinking while fostering collaborative play when they work together with friends or family. Plus, the cardboard storage box with a handy rope handle makes it easy for our kids to tidy up and carry their colorful treasure wherever they go! 3+ years
Develops skills:
hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, problem solving, critical thinking, collaborative play
Why we love it:
Magical Mermaid Puzzle Adventure Fun includes 35 jumbo-shaped pieces that transform puzzle time into a colorful dive into creativity and teamwork, making learning a splash with every fit!
Monster Truck Puzzle Adventure
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My First 4-in-A-Box Puzzle – Monster Truck is the perfect introduction to the world of puzzles for our little ones aged 2 and up! This engaging set features four vibrantly illustrated puzzles with varying piece counts, making it an exciting challenge that grows with your child. Not only do these puzzles enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, but they also promote cognitive development as kids learn about colors, shapes, and objects. As we watch them fit the pieces together, we see their confidence soar—and that sense of achievement is truly priceless! 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cognitive development, color recognition, shape identification, problem solving
Why we love it:
Monster Truck Puzzle Adventure features four vibrantly illustrated puzzles that grow with your child, turning puzzle-solving into a playful boost for their confidence and skills.
Montessori Magic: Hungry Caterpillar Playset
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The KIDS PREFERRED World of Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Montessori Wooden Magnetic Set with Storage Box is a delightful educational experience for young explorers aged 2 years and up. This enchanting playset ignites creativity and curiosity, all while kids learn numbers, colors, shapes, and animals in a fun, engaging way. With its portability, it makes learning on the go effortless—imagine inspiring conversations and discoveries at home, in the park, or during travels! It’s a wonderful way to support early learning through imaginative play, helping your little ones develop essential skills while having a blast. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
numeracy, color recognition, shape identification, fine motor skills, imaginative play, language development
Why we love it:
Montessori Magic: Hungry Caterpillar Playset comes with a charming storage box, making learning about numbers and shapes a portable adventure that sparks joy in exploration.
Eyes in The Garden Puzzle Adventure
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Galison Eyes in The Garden Jigsaw Puzzle is a whimsical journey through a vibrant world of color and creativity! This 500-piece puzzle not only challenges our minds, but also enhances problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination for both children and adults. With its engaging illustration by Lisa Congdon, we can explore shapes and patterns while enjoying quality family time indoors. Plus, the sturdy storage box keeps our pieces safe, making it a perfect choice for repeated fun and learning! 8+ years
Develops skills:
problem solving, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, patience, teamwork
Why we love it:
Eyes in The Garden Puzzle Adventure features 500 colorful pieces that transform family time into a creative challenge, proving that a little teamwork can lead to big smiles.
Crayola Triangular Crayon Classpack Magic
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Crayola Triangular Crayon Classpack (256ct) is the ultimate tool for nurturing creativity and fine motor skills in our little ones! Designed with an easy-grip shape, these crayons encourage the development of a proper writing grip, making them perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners. The vibrant 16 assorted colors ignite imagination and artistic expression, while the organized storage box helps keep the classroom tidy. As fellow educators and parents, we know how invaluable bulk supplies are for art projects and collaborative activities. Let's spark joy in learning together! 5+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, color recognition, collaboration, proper grip, artistic expression
Why we love it:
Crayola Triangular Crayon Classpack Magic features an easy-grip shape that helps little hands develop a proper writing grip while unleashing vibrant creativity in the classroom.
Colorforms Magic: Frozen Adventure Awaits!
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Colorforms — Disney Frozen Box Set is an enchanting way to spark creativity and imagination in our little ones! With these repositionable shapes, children can dive into the magical world of Frozen, creating and retelling stories that develop their narrative skills and enhance their fine motor abilities. Each colorful piece encourages open-ended play, which is essential for cognitive development and problem-solving. Plus, as parents, we love how easily they stick and restick, making cleanup a breeze while our kids continue to explore their imaginations! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, narrative skills, creativity, problem solving, cognitive development
Why we love it:
Colorforms Magic: Frozen Adventure Awaits! includes repositionable shapes that make storytelling easy, allowing kids to explore their imaginations without leaving a mess behind.
Unleash Creativity with Plus-Plus Blocks
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The PLUS PLUS Open Play Set - 1200 Piece Basic Color Mix is an incredible toolkit for imagination and adventure! We see firsthand how this one-shape wonder encourages our kids to think outside the box and explore their creativity freely. With every piece connecting seamlessly, children develop essential fine motor skills, logic, and problem-solving abilities—all while playing! Whether at home or on the go, this STEM toy keeps our little builders engaged for hours, making it a must-have for educational playtime. 5+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, logic, problem solving, creativity, spatial awareness, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Unleash Creativity with Plus-Plus Blocks includes 1200 pieces to connect freely, turning imagination into reality and ensuring that every building session is a gateway to innovative adventures.
Farm-Themed Progressive Puzzle Fun
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The Learning Journey: My First Puzzle Sets 4-In-A-Box Farm is a delightful way to introduce your child to the joy of problem-solving! Ideal for toddlers ages 2 and up, this set features four vibrantly illustrated puzzles that grow in complexity—from a simple 2-piece to a challenging 8-piece adventure. As they piece together charming farm scenes, your little ones will enhance their fine motor skills, boost their confidence, and expand their understanding of colors and shapes—all while having genuine fun! These puzzles not only promote tactile learning but also spark curiosity about the world around them, making each puzzle a mini adventure. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, spatial reasoning, color recognition, shape sorting
Why we love it:
Farm-Themed Progressive Puzzle Fun includes four vibrantly illustrated puzzles that grow in complexity, making problem-solving a delightful adventure for curious little minds.
Unlock Creativity with Green Toys Dough
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Green Toys Dough, Assorted 4-Pack is a fantastic resource for fostering creativity and fine motor skill development in our little ones! This multi-color, pliable dough set allows kids to mold, shape, and create their imaginations' landscapes while enhancing their dexterity and hand strength. As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to support imaginative play and hands-on learning, and this eco-friendly toy makes it a blast. Packed in a compact box, it’s perfect for home or classroom, offering endless opportunities for artistic exploration! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, hand strength, imaginative play, dexterity
Why we love it:
Unlock Creativity with Green Toys Dough includes an assorted 4-pack of multi-color, pliable dough that inspires hands-on learning and endless artistic exploration for kids.
Explore Geometry with Polydron Kids Frameworks!
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Polydron Kids Frameworks Multipack with Storage Box is an incredible tool for igniting creativity and building foundational geometry skills in children! With 460 colorful pieces, this construction set allows kids to explore a world of shapes – from equilateral triangles to hexagons. As fellow parents and educators, we love how it enhances spatial awareness and critical thinking while keeping our children engaged for hours. Not only does it conform to safety standards, but it also inspires teamwork and communication when built together in groups, making learning both fun and effective! 4+ years
Develops skills:
creativity, spatial awareness, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, large motor skills
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Explore Geometry with Polydron Kids Frameworks! comes with 460 colorful pieces that transform learning into a collaborative adventure in shape-building, making geometry as fun as a playground.
Pizzasaurus: Fun and Learning Unite!
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Mudpuppy Pizzasaurus 48 Piece Mini Scratch & Sniff Puzzle is an engaging way to blend fun and education for our little ones! This colorful puzzle, shaped like a dinosaur, not only challenges fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities but also appeals to their senses with its cheesy pizza scent. Perfect for kids ages 4 and up, it's a fantastic boredom buster for traveling, easily fitting on any tray table. We love how it sparks creativity and encourages independent play while keeping those precious puzzle pieces safe in its sturdy storage box. 4+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, sensory exploration, independent play, spatial reasoning
Why we love it:
Pizzasaurus, with its 48 colorful pieces and cheesy pizza scent, makes puzzling a deliciously fun sensory experience that brings learning to life while sparking creativity.
Unleash Creativity with Buddy & Barney Stencils
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Buddy & Barney Big Box of Fashion, Fairies, & Flowers Stencils is the ultimate arts and crafts toolkit for igniting your child's imagination! Packed with over 150 enchanting shapes—from whimsical fairies to stylish princesses—this set invites children aged 4 and up to dive into a world of creativity. Not only do these delightful stencils foster artistic expression, but they also support fine motor skill development as kids color and trace their favorite designs. As engaged parents and educators, we love how this all-in-one set encourages independent play while providing an opportunity for guided learning and collaboration. 4+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, artistic expression, problem solving, independent play
Why we love it:
Unleash Creativity with Buddy & Barney Stencils includes over 150 enchanting shapes to inspire kids’ imaginations while developing their fine motor skills—talk about a magical way to create!
I AM Lil’ Sloth: Engaging Animal Puzzle
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I AM Lil’ Sloth is more than just a puzzle; it’s an adventure in learning and fun! As we pop open the colorful box, we discover 100 beautifully crafted pieces that fit perfectly for our little ones' hands, encouraging fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. While assembling the stunning sloth shape, our kids also soak up fun facts about these fascinating creatures, making each puzzle session a blend of playful learning and laughter. It’s a delightful way for us to bond with our kids while they develop patience and problem-solving skills—all while nurturing their curiosity about the animal kingdom! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, patience, curiosity
Why we love it:
I AM Lil’ Sloth features 100 beautifully crafted pieces that make learning about sloths an engaging puzzle adventure, blending fun facts with skill-building in a delightful way.
Pearhead Baby Learning Kit
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The Pearhead Learning Kit for Babies 6+ Months is a delightful 8-in-1 educational set that invites our little ones to explore, learn, and grow! This thoughtfully curated kit includes vibrant sensory toys and activities designed to enhance sensory skills, fine motor abilities, and cognitive understanding. With engaging items like a plush barn tissue box filled with colorful scarves and a wooden shapes puzzle, this set is perfect for igniting curiosity and imagination in babies, making it an ideal choice for parents who want to support early developmental milestones. We love how each piece fosters meaningful playtime experiences and lays the foundation for life-long learning! 6+ months
Develops skills:
sensory skills, fine motor skills, cognitive skills, imaginative play, problem solving, spatial reasoning
Why we love it:
Pearhead Baby Learning Kit features vibrant sensory toys and activities that spark curiosity while supporting essential developmental milestones—perfect for laying the groundwork for lifelong learning adventures.