Develops fine motor skills in toddlers through interactive peg board toys.
Grab That Monster for Fine Motor Skills!
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Hand2Mind Grab That Monster Fine Motor Activity Set is an exciting way for our little ones to develop essential fine motor skills! As they use the Monster Grabbers to catch and release the adorable Mini Monsters, they are actually strengthening the finger muscles they'll need for writing, tying shoes, and zipping coats. Plus, with color sorting games, they get to practice color matching and sorting while engaging in dramatic play that sparks their imagination. This set is perfect for playful learning and is specially designed to support toddlers in their grip and dexterity development as they grow! 3-4 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, color recognition, sorting, imaginative play, grip strength
Why we love it:
Grab That Monster for Fine Motor Skills! includes adorable Mini Monsters for our little ones to catch and release, turning skill-building into a playful adventure.
Spark Fine Motor Skills with Hedgehog Fun
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Learning Resources Fine Motor Friends Bundle features Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog and Hoot The Fine Motor Owl, making playtime a vibrant learning adventure! With chunky, peg-shaped pieces perfect for little hands, children aged 18 months and up will build essential fine motor skills while having a blast. As they fit colorful quills into Spike's back, they’ll also enhance their color recognition, sorting, and counting abilities. Hoot encourages exploration with engaging hands-on activities that promote scissor skills, hand strength, and coordination, all while learning about colors, shapes, and numbers. This delightful duo is sure to captivate curious minds and support holistic development through play! 18 months +
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, color recognition, sorting, counting, hand strength, coordination, problem solving
Why we love it:
Spark Fine Motor Skills with Hedgehog Fun features colorful peg-shaped pieces that make fine motor development a lively adventure, combining play with essential learning in the most delightful way!
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Fun
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Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Fidget Friend is a delightful tool for toddlers aged 18 months and up, designed to make learning through play engaging and tactile. With six ways to fidget—including spinning wheels and turning cranks—Spike supports fine motor skills development, sensory exploration, and helps little ones manage their energy during travel or quiet time. This charming hedgehog isn't just a toy; it's an invitation to explore, learn, and grow! 18+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, sensory exploration, problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, energy management
Why we love it:
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Fun features six ways to fidget that transform learning into an engaging adventure, making quiet time a joyful exploration instead of a battle.
Pedro the Fine Motor Peacock: Playful Learning
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Pedro the Fine Motor Peacock is not just a toy; it’s a delightful tool for nurturing essential fine motor skills in our little ones! With his pinchable, pullable feathers designed for tiny hands, kids can work on their hand strength and coordination while having a blast. Each feather features unique textures and vibrant colors that introduce early number and color recognition, making learning feel like a joyful adventure. This captivating peacock is a perfect gift for any occasion, sparking curiosity and development in toddlers ages 18 months and up! 18+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand strength, color recognition, texture exploration, coordination, early numeracy
Why we love it:
Pedro the Fine Motor Peacock features pinchable, pullable feathers that make building hand strength a colorful adventure—turning playtime into a delightful learning experience!
Wriggleworms! Fine Motor Fun
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The Learning Resources Wriggleworms! Fine Motor Activity Set is a fantastic hands-on tool for toddlers aged 3 and up. With 47 vibrant pieces, this playful set not only captivates little imaginations but also strengthens essential fine motor skills—like pencil grip and coordination—while catching colorful worms! Plus, it combines learning colors and numbers in a fun, no-mess way, making it an ideal gift for holidays or just because. It's a delightful way to spark creativity and nurture early educational growth! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, coordination, color recognition, counting, problem solving, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Wriggleworms! Fine Motor Fun includes 47 vibrant pieces that turn learning colors and numbers into a delightful squirmy adventure for little hands and minds.
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
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Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog is an engaging toy crafted for toddlers 18 months and older to explore and develop essential fine motor skills. With its chunky, colorful quills and a friendly design, Spike encourages color recognition, sorting, and counting through playful interaction, making it an excellent choice for both fun and learning! Plus, its thoughtful construction is also beneficial for children with visual impairments, highlighting that everyone can benefit from tactile learning experiences. 18+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, color recognition, sorting, counting, tactile learning, inclusive play
Why we love it:
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog features colorful, chunky quills that transform fine motor skill practice into an engaging and tactile adventure for every little learner.
Dottie the Fine Motor Cow Fun
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Dottie the Fine Motor Cow is here to make preschool learning a delightful adventure for toddlers aged 18 months and up! With her colorful push-in and pull-out dots, Dottie not only enhances fine motor skills and hand strength but also introduces young learners to a vibrant world of colors. This all-in-one toy is perfect for those eager moments when fun meets education, making it an ideal gift to inspire creativity and growth for any occasion. 18+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand strength, color recognition, problem solving, creativity
Why we love it:
Dottie the Fine Motor Cow features colorful push-in and pull-out dots that transform learning into a vibrant adventure, making skill-building feel like playtime!
Max the Fine Motor Moose Magic
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Max the Fine Motor Moose is a delightful way for our little ones to build essential fine motor skills! With Max's grabbable rings, toddlers can boost their coordination and hand strength while having fun exploring colors and textures. We love how this toy encourages playful learning, making it perfect for those early educational experiences. Plus, when playtime is over, all the rings can be stored inside Max, making cleanup a breeze for both kids and parents alike! 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, coordination, hand strength, color recognition, texture exploration
Why we love it:
Max the Fine Motor Moose's grabbable rings make developing essential skills feel like a colorful adventure, and cleanup is as easy as tossing everything back inside—now that's a win-win!
Hoot The Fine Motor Owl Adventure
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Hoot The Fine Motor Owl is your child’s new best friend in building essential skills! We love this adorable owl because it encourages toddlers to engage in fun, hands-on activities while developing their hand strength, coordination, and scissor skills. With four interactive components to flap, squeak, twist, and more, learning colors, shapes, and numbers becomes a delightful adventure. Perfect for gifting on any occasion, it's a wonderful way to blend play and education seamlessly for curious little minds! 2-4 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand strength, coordination, color recognition, shape identification, number skills
Why we love it:
Hoot The Fine Motor Owl Adventure features four interactive components that turn learning essential skills into a playful journey, making education feel like delightful playtime.
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Fun
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Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Puzzle Playmate invites toddlers to explore shapes and colors through playful learning! This delightful toy not only helps develop fine motor skills but also fosters logic, shape recognition, and even early number concepts through its engaging design. Ideal for parents and educators, this 11-piece treasure offers a hands-on, Montessori-inspired approach to playful education that makes learning fun at every turn. 18+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, shape recognition, early numeracy, problem solving, logic
Why we love it:
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog includes 11 pieces that make learning colors and shapes feel like a playful adventure—perfect for curious little hands and minds.
Fun with Fine Motor Feeding Friends
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Meet the Fine Motor Feeding Friends, a delightful set of 39 pieces that inspires toddlers to explore fine motor skills through fun and interactive play. As little ones use tweezers to feed colorful treats to adorable animal pals, they strengthen coordination and learn about shapes and colors—all while engaging in group play that fosters social skills and teamwork. It's the perfect blend of education and excitement for curious minds aged 3 and up! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, coordination, color recognition, social skills, teamwork, shape identification
Why we love it:
We adore the Fine Motor Feeding Friends because it turns skill-building into a party! Watching our little ones carefully use tweezers to feed their furry friends is like watching a mini diner in action—complete with giggles and teamwork. Plus, it's a sweet way to sneak in social skills while learning about colors and shapes, making it a win-win all around. And let’s face it, who wouldn’t enjoy a little mealtime chaos with adorable animal pals?
Discover Letters and Numbers with Fine Motor Clips
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hand2mind Learn My Letters and Numbers Fine Motor Clips Bundle offers a playful and engaging way for our little ones to dive into early literacy and math skills! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is for toddlers to develop letter recognition, counting, and basic addition and subtraction. With tactile letter clips featuring lowercase letters and number clips from 0-10, children can easily rotate and grasp each piece, enhancing their fine motor skills and pincer grasp while learning. Plus, the included guides provide a fantastic starting point for fun, structured learning activities that we can enjoy together! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, letter recognition, counting, addition, subtraction, pincer grasp, tactile learning
Why we love it:
Discover Letters and Numbers with Fine Motor Clips features tactile letter and number clips that transform learning into a hands-on adventure, making early literacy and math skills fun and engaging!
Unlock Fine Motor Skills Fun!
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Children's Factory Manual Dexterity Boards offer a delightful way for toddlers to develop important dressing skills while having a blast! As parents and educators, we know the thrill of seeing little hands master buttons, snaps, and zippers, all while enhancing their finger dexterity. These sturdy boards are perfect for home, daycare, or classroom settings, making learning a hands-on experience that promotes independence and confidence. Let’s encourage our little ones’ cognitive development and hand-eye coordination through engaging play with these fantastic boards! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, dressing skills, hand-eye coordination, cognitive development, problem solving, independence
Why we love it:
Unlock Fine Motor Skills Fun! features interactive dressing elements that turn practicing buttons, snaps, and zippers into a playful confidence boost for little learners.
Mini Wheeee – ls! Boosts Motor Skills
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Mini Wheeee – ls! are the perfect introduction to the world of vehicles for our little explorers! This delightful set includes a school bus, a hot rod, and a police car, making every playtime an adventure. Not only do these soft, squishy cars promote imaginative play, but they are also fantastic for enhancing fine motor skills as our toddlers pull them back and watch them zoom forward. With no batteries required and a focus on safety, these engaging toys allow us to spend more quality time playing and learning together. 1 year +
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, imaginative play, spatial awareness, problem solving, hand-eye coordination, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Mini Wheeee – ls! includes a school bus, hot rod, and police car that inspire imaginative adventures while also boosting our little ones' fine motor skills with every zoom.
Adventure with the Motoric Cube
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The Small Foot 10605 Wooden Motoric Cube offers a delightful five-sided exploration that blends fun and learning for toddlers. This vibrant activity center not only captivates young minds with its cheerful outdoor theme but also supports essential developmental skills like fine motor skills, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination through its engaging activities like bead mazes and shape sorting. It's the perfect choice for parents and educators looking to inspire curiosity and creativity in their little ones while providing hours of educational play. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, creativity
Why we love it:
Adventure with the Motoric Cube features five sides of activities that keep little learners engaged while boosting essential skills—it's like a playful workout for curious minds!
Replace & Play Motor Adventures
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The Peg Perego Official RZR/Gator 12V Motor Gearbox Replacement Kit invites kids to dive deep into hands-on mechanical understanding. By giving children an engaging way to interact with their favorite ride-on toys, this kit fosters problem-solving skills, fine motor development, and an appreciation for engineering principles. It's a fantastic way for parents to encourage curiosity and imaginative play while keeping those beloved vehicles running! 5+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, mechanical understanding, creativity, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Replace & Play Motor Adventures includes a gearbox replacement kit that transforms vehicle upkeep into a mini engineering project, keeping imaginations revved up while learning valuable skills.
Excelleration Dressing Skills Boards
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The Excelleration Dressing Skills Boards set is a fantastic resource for young learners eager to master essential dressing skills! With six vibrant boards focusing on lacing, tying, snapping, buttoning, buckling, and zipping, this educational toy beautifully blends play with skill development. Each board, durable and easy to clean, enables children to practice independently, enhancing their fine motor skills and boosting their confidence—all without the fuss of changing outfits. As parents and educators, we appreciate how these boards can turn a mundane task into an engaging learning adventure! Preschool
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, self-care, problem solving, independence, hand-eye coordination, confidence
Why we love it:
Excelleration Dressing Skills Boards feature six vibrant boards that transform getting dressed into a fun learning adventure, making independence feel like a game for little ones.
Motorized Basketball Fun for All Ages
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Black Series Motorized Basketball Mini Arcade Game is more than just a thrilling tabletop game—it's a fantastic way for kids to develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while having a blast! With its dynamic moving hoop and adjustable speed settings, it offers a fun challenge for players of various skill levels. Not only does it keep track of scores with an automatic digital scoreboard, but it also amplifies the excitement with engaging sound effects. This game is perfect for family game nights, encouraging teamwork and friendly competition, all within the safe confines of your home. 8+ years
Develops skills:
hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, teamwork, problem solving, sportsmanship, strategic thinking
Why we love it:
Motorized Basketball Fun for All Ages features engaging sound effects that elevate the excitement, making family game nights not just fun but also an opportunity for skill-building.
Master Dressing Skills with Fun Puzzles!
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Melissa & Doug Basic Skills Puzzle Board is a delightful way to guide our little ones toward mastering independent dressing skills. This engaging busy board allows toddlers to practice key fine motor skills through playful activities like buttoning, buckling, and zipping. As we watch our kids tackle each task with growing confidence, we can cherish those moments of development and discovery. Perfect for screen-free play, this toy is a wonderful gift that nurtures problem-solving abilities while providing hours of hands-on fun! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, self-dressing skills, hand-eye coordination, independence, patience
Why we love it:
Master Dressing Skills with Fun Puzzles! offers playful activities like buttoning and zipping, making it a delightful way for toddlers to build confidence while tackling independence.
Crayola Toddler Scissor Skills Adventure
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Crayola Toddler Scissor Skills Activity Kit is a delightful way for our little ones to dive into the world of crafting! This engaging kit encourages fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, and creativity through fun cutting exercises designed specifically for tiny hands. With safety scissors featuring rounded tips and a variety of shapes, our toddlers can confidently explore their artistic side without the worry of accidental injuries. Plus, the included vibrant craft supplies invite endless possibilities for imaginative play, making it an exciting gift for any curious child aged 3 and up! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, creativity, confidence, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Crayola Toddler Scissor Skills Adventure comes with safety scissors featuring rounded tips, letting our little ones explore crafting confidently while honing essential skills and unleashing their creativity.
Artful Skwish Rattle for Motor Skills
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The Manhattan Toy Artful Skwish Wooden Baby Rattle is a delightful tool crafted for little explorers! Designed for infants and toddlers, this charming rattle not only captivates with its vibrant, smooth tri-colored surface but also fosters vital gross motor skills as babies learn to reach and hold. With its lightweight wooden dowels and elastic ties, children can easily engage with the Skwish, discovering the joy of sound as they manipulate it. Parents will appreciate the safe, sustainable materials and the educational development it encourages—perfect for curious minds who are just beginning their journey of learning cause and effect! Newborn and up
Develops skills:
gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cause and effect, sensory exploration, spatial awareness
Why we love it:
Artful Skwish Rattle for Motor Skills features lightweight wooden dowels and elastic ties, making it perfect for tiny hands to discover sound and movement with ease.
Colorful Skills with Stack and Sort Fun
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The Melissa & Doug Stack and Sort Board is an engaging wooden educational toy that makes learning vibrant and exciting for children. Designed for little hands, it helps develop essential skills such as color and shape recognition, fine motor abilities, and hand-eye coordination, turning playtime into valuable learning moments. As parents and educators, we can appreciate how this toy supports cognitive growth while keeping our little ones entertained and inspired. 2-4 years
Develops skills:
color recognition, shape sorting, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cognitive development
Why we love it:
Colorful Skills with Stack and Sort Fun features vibrant wooden pieces that make shape sorting not just educational, but a delightful way to spark curiosity and creativity.
Dressing Skills Made Fun
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The Educational Insights Dressing Skills Bean Bags are a delightful way to teach toddlers essential dressing skills! Ideal for children ages 4 and up, these engaging bean bags introduce common clothing fasteners while building fine motor skills crucial for independence and everyday tasks. Parents and educators alike will appreciate how these hands-on learning tools make mastering shoe tying and other life skills a breeze! 4+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, independence, problem solving, coordination, everyday task mastery
Why we love it:
Dressing Skills Made Fun are filled with engaging bean bags that introduce common clothing fasteners to little hands. Teaching kids to master shoe tying and other essential dressing skills has never been this enjoyable or hands-on! Plus, it’s a fantastic way to sneak in some fine motor practice while giggles abound, making the sometimes-tedious task of getting dressed feel like an exciting game instead.
Silly Surgery Skills Game
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The Hasbro Gaming Operation Electronic Board Game invites kids to step into the role of a doctor as they navigate the hilarious challenge of helping Cavity Sam. This engaging game enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as players learn to use tweezers to delicately remove wacky ailments without triggering the buzzer, making it both educational and delightfully fun. Parents and educators will appreciate how this classic game encourages focus, patience, and a good dose of laughter during gameplay. 6+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, patience, focus, problem solving
Why we love it:
Silly Surgery Skills Game includes hilarious challenges as kids use tweezers to navigate Cavity Sam’s ailments, making learning fun while they develop essential skills.
Colorful Math Skills Abacus
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The Melissa & Doug Add & Subtract Abacus offers a delightful way for children to explore math concepts while having fun. With 55 vibrant beads and double-sided boards for addition and subtraction, this abacus not only strengthens math skills but also enhances pattern recognition, fine motor abilities, and hand-eye coordination. As parents and educators, we appreciate how it sparks curiosity and a love for learning in our little ones! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, addition, subtraction, pattern recognition, hand-eye coordination
Why we love it:
Colorful Math Skills Abacus features 55 vibrant beads that make mastering addition and subtraction feel like a playful adventure through the world of numbers.
Build Skills with the CAT Bulldozer!
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CAT Construction Toys, Junior Crew Construction Pals Bulldozer turns playtime into an exciting adventure! This engaging vehicle not only captures your child’s imagination with fun sounds and an animated face, but it also helps develop fine motor skills through hands-on interaction. We love how changing the vehicle's expression teaches kids about cause and effect, making every play session a learning experience. It's a perfect companion for curious toddlers eager to explore and learn while having a blast! 2+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, cause and effect, imaginative play, auditory processing, problem solving
Why we love it:
Build Skills with the CAT Bulldozer! features an animated face that transforms play into a deeper understanding of cause and effect, making learning an exciting adventure.
Bumpy Ball: Motor Skills Made Fun!
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Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball is the ultimate toy for your little explorer! With its easy-to-grasp bumps, this ball encourages essential motor skill development, inviting babies to reach, grasp, and transfer from one hand to the other. The vibrant colors and diverse textures not only captivate babies visually, but also enhance their tactile sensitivity, making learning so much fun! Plus, those gentle rattle sounds stimulate their growing brains, fostering neural connections that will support their development from birth through toddlerhood. 6+ months
Develops skills:
motor skills, tactile sensitivity, visual perception, hand-eye coordination, neural connection development
Why we love it:
Bumpy Ball features easy-to-grasp bumps that make reaching and grasping a delightful adventure for little hands, turning motor skill practice into a vibrant game of discovery.
Creative 3-in-1 Art Easel
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The Hape 3 in 1 Tabletop Easel is a delightful addition to any child's creative arsenal, designed for ages 3 and up. With its charming wooden design featuring a blackboard and magnetic whiteboard, it serves as a versatile canvas for budding artists. This easel comes with 10 vibrant chalk colors and 2 marker pens that inspire imaginative expression while enhancing fine motor skills and cognitive development. Plus, its compact storage feature means cleanup is a breeze, keeping art supplies organized and accessible—perfect for playdates or solo adventures in creativity! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, cognitive development, color recognition, organization, problem solving
Why we love it:
Creative 3-in-1 Art Easel features a blackboard and magnetic whiteboard, providing endless opportunities for artistic expression while keeping the art supplies organized and cleanup easy.
Pound and Peek Fun for Tots
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The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Preschool Learning Toy with Mallet offers a delightful twist on a classic favorite! This engaging toy builds hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and cognitive development as little ones delight in pounding the four colorful pegs down and watching them pop up again in a game of peekaboo. Ideal for toddlers aged 2 to 4, it provides screen-free play that encourages exploration and fosters creativity. 2-4 years
Develops skills:
hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, cognitive development, creative play, problem solving
Why we love it:
Pound and Peek Fun for Tots features four colorful pegs that pop up with each joyful thump, making learning through play as delightful as a game of peekaboo.
Squeezable ABC Learning Fun
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B. Toys Alphabet Learning Blocks for Babies & Toddlers provide a unique, hands-on way for little ones to explore the alphabet. With 26 soft, squeezable blocks featuring delightful textured animals, these educational toys encourage sensory play while simultaneously enhancing fine motor skills and cognitive development. Perfect for bath time or playtime, these blocks make learning letters an enjoyable adventure that parents and educators will love to share. 6+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, sensory play, cognitive development, letter recognition, problem solving, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Squeezable ABC Learning Fun features 26 soft, textured blocks that transform letter learning into a delightful sensory adventure, making every play session a chance for growth and giggles.