Develops problem-solving skills with sensory-friendly shape sorting blocks.
Discover Fun with VTech Sort and Discover Drum
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VTech Sort and Discover Drum is the perfect blend of fun and learning for our little ones! As our babies sort shape blocks into the vibrant drum, they’re not just having a blast – they’re also developing essential motor skills and cognitive abilities. With each block that’s dropped in, the magic shape sorter recognizes it and introduces playful animals, shapes, and numbers, turning playtime into an engaging educational experience. Plus, the flashing light and colorful sounds add an interactive element that captivates their attention and encourages imaginative play! 6-36 months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, cognitive development, shape recognition, auditory skills, imaginative play
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VTech Sort and Discover Drum's vibrant colors and playful sounds engage little ones while they sort shapes, turning play into essential learning moments that spark curiosity.
Engaging Shape Sorting Cloud Toy
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Skip Hop Shape Sorting Toy with Shapes and Feelings is more than just your average shape sorter; it’s a delightful journey into the world of emotions, colors, and weather. As parents and educators, we know how crucial early learning is, and this adorable cloud buddy does an amazing job at introducing our little ones to key concepts! With 10 easy-to-grab blocks that illustrate different shapes tied to emotions like happy/sunny and sad/rainy, children will develop both fine motor skills and emotional intelligence as they sort and slide each block down the rainbow. It’s a fun, interactive way to foster creativity and understanding, and with just a simple two-piece assembly, it's ready for playtime in no time! 12 months+
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, emotional intelligence, shape recognition, color identification, imaginative play
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Engaging Shape Sorting Cloud Toy comes with 10 easy-to-grab blocks that marry shapes with feelings, making learning emotions a colorful and playful experience.
Explore Shapes with Foam Attribute Blocks
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hand2mind Foam Attribute Blocks Student Kit is the perfect companion for your child's early learning adventures! This engaging set not only fosters shape identification and sorting skills but also provides endless opportunities for interactive play. Imagine your little one happily experimenting with colors and shapes while developing essential math skills. Perfect for both at home and in the classroom, these blocks transform learning into a fun and tactile experience that supports young learners in their foundational years. 3-5 years
Develops skills:
shape identification, sorting skills, color recognition, fine motor skills, early math skills
Why we love it:
Explore Shapes with Foam Attribute Blocks features engaging tactile play that makes shape and color experiments feel like a joyous adventure in learning!
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
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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.
String Shapes: Colorful Learning Fun!
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Hape String Shapes Wooden Toy Blocks is not just a toy; it's a gateway to creativity and learning! With 32 vibrant wooden blocks and 2 colorful laces, little hands can create everything from towering structures to delightful trains. This engaging set promotes fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as children lace and stack their designs. Plus, sorting the blocks by colour, shape, or pattern offers a wonderful opportunity for developing early math skills and color recognition—all while having a blast! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, sorting, color recognition, shape recognition, early math skills, creativity
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String Shapes: Colorful Learning Fun! includes 32 vibrant wooden blocks that encourage little ones to build, creating a joyful blend of play and learning right at their fingertips.
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!
Learn and Play with Shape Sorting Fun
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The Melissa & Doug Shape-Sorting Wooden Dump Truck Toy combines playtime with valuable learning experiences for toddlers aged 2 and up. This engaging toy encourages shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills as little ones match colorful wooden blocks with the truck's openings. With its built-in play figures and interactive features, it offers a delightful, screen-free way for children to develop essential cognitive skills while enjoying imaginative play. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, imaginative play, fine motor skills
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Learn and Play with Shape Sorting Fun includes vibrant wooden blocks that turn learning into a delightful puzzle, making shape sorting an adventure for tiny hands and curious minds.
Delicious Learning with Cupcake Sorting!
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Learning Resources Smart Snacks Shape Sorting Cupcakes engage toddlers in fun, hands-on learning. This delightful set not only enhances fine motor skills as little ones match colorful cupcake tops to their bottoms, but it also fosters color and shape recognition—essential building blocks for early education. Ideal for playdates, homeschooling, and gift-giving, it turns learning into a sweet adventure for kids aged 18 months and up! 18 months+
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, color recognition, shape sorting, problem solving, early math skills
Why we love it:
Delicious Learning with Cupcake Sorting! features colorful cupcake tops and bottoms that transform playtime into a yummy lesson in shapes and colors, making learning oh-so-sweet.
Creative Plastic Pattern Blocks for Kids
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The hand2mind Plastic Pattern Blocks for Kids ignite a passion for geometry and creativity in young learners! Perfect for kindergarten and Montessori classrooms, these vibrant multicolored blocks encourage children to explore shapes, symmetry, and patterns through hands-on play. By sorting, constructing, and designing with these blocks, kids not only enhance their shape recognition skills but also foster critical thinking and spatial awareness. It's a fun, interactive way to make math come to life while nurturing a love for learning that lasts a lifetime! 3-6 years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, critical thinking, spatial awareness, creativity, pattern exploration
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Creative Plastic Pattern Blocks for Kids spark geometric exploration with vibrant colors, turning math into a vibrant playground where learning happens through hands-on building and creativity.
Explore with 200 Colorful Wooden Blocks!
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Block Set is a fantastic gateway to imaginative play for your little ones! With 200 vibrant blocks in four colors and nine unique shapes, this set promotes essential skills like hand-eye coordination, color and shape recognition, and spatial awareness. We love how it encourages our kids to sort, stack, and build their own creations – all while keeping screen time to a minimum. Perfect for ages 3 to 6, this delightful building set makes a thoughtful gift that nurtures creativity and learning together! 3-6 years
Develops skills:
hand-eye coordination, color recognition, shape recognition, spatial awareness, imaginative play
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Explore with 200 Colorful Wooden Blocks! comes with 200 vibrant blocks that inspire creativity while keeping screen time to a minimum—perfect for little architects in training.
Engaging Shape Sorting Clock for Kids
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LEO & FRIENDS Shape Sorting Clock is the perfect blend of fun and education! With its colorful, removable number blocks and various geometrical shapes, this clock not only teaches children how to tell time but also enhances their understanding of sizes, colors, and spatial relationships. As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate the premium, non-toxic wood and smooth edges that prioritize our children's safety while they explore through play. Watching our little ones grasp these fundamental concepts gives us joy, knowing we’re setting a strong foundation for their future learning. 3+ years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, color identification, spatial reasoning, early math, fine motor skills, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Engaging Shape Sorting Clock for Kids includes colorful, removable number blocks that transform learning to tell time into a playful adventure while ensuring safety with premium non-toxic wood.
Engaging Foam Pattern Blocks for Kids
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The hand2mind Foam Pattern Blocks are an incredible resource for young learners eager to dive into the world of shapes and colors! These versatile foam shapes not only encourage creativity and imaginative play but also help children develop essential skills in sorting, geometry, and spatial awareness. As we watch our kids build stunning patterns and explore the concepts of symmetry and negative space, we can feel confident knowing they are learning foundational math concepts through play. It's the perfect educational tool for preschoolers and kindergarteners to foster a love for learning while having fun! 3-5 years
Develops skills:
creativity, spatial awareness, sorting, geometry, problem solving, color recognition
Why we love it:
Engaging Foam Pattern Blocks for Kids are versatile foam shapes that make exploring symmetry and negative space feel like an exciting art project—and math goes from scary to fun!
Transportation Linking Blocks - Build & Learn Fun!
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Transportation Linking Blocks are the perfect tool for curious little minds! With 36 vibrant, hollow blocks shaped like planes, trains, and boats, our toddlers can engage in delightful hands-on play that fosters early construction skills. These large, easy-to-handle pieces make it simple for them to connect and disconnect, enhancing their fine motor skills with every 'pop'! Plus, as they count, sort, and sequence the colorful blocks, they're not just having fun—they're building essential cognitive skills for future learning! 18m+
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, cognitive skills, problem solving, counting, sorting, spatial awareness
Why we love it:
Transportation Linking Blocks are made up of 36 vibrant, hollow blocks that turn playtime into a colorful journey of construction and creativity for tiny engineers!
Fun with Shapes and Colors!
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The Fisher-Price Stacking Toy Baby's First Blocks is a delightful set of 10 colorful blocks designed for infants aged 6 months and older. This engaging toy not only introduces your little one to essential shapes and vibrant colors but also helps develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities as they sort, stack, and explore. With its easy-carry handle, it's perfect for on-the-go learning, making those everyday moments a chance for growth and discovery! 6+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, shape recognition, color identification, spatial reasoning
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Fun with Shapes and Colors! includes 10 colorful blocks that transform everyday moments into delightful learning adventures, making shape and color discovery as thrilling as a treasure hunt.
Excellerations Classroom Math Sorting Center Fun
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Excellerations Classroom Math Sorting Center is an exciting way to engage young minds in early math skills! With 341 vibrant pieces, this educational toy transforms counting and sorting into a delightful activity, making learning feel like playtime. From colorful bear counters to versatile pattern blocks, children develop critical STEM skills, shape recognition, and number sense while exploring hands-on activities. As parents and educators, we can appreciate how it supports collaborative learning and keeps little hands busy with meaningful exploration. 3-6 years
Develops skills:
counting, sorting, shape recognition, number sense, collaborative learning, spatial reasoning, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Excellerations Classroom Math Sorting Center includes 341 vibrant pieces that turn math into a playful adventure, keeping little hands and minds engaged in meaningful exploration.
Nesting & Stacking Fun with Woodland Animals
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The Mary Meyer Leika Wooden Toys Nesting & Stacking Blocks set is perfect for toddlers aged 18 months and older. This charming collection encourages early learning through fun play, as little ones explore nesting, stacking, and shape sorting while learning about numbers and woodland animals. Made from safe, durable beech wood, these blocks support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, making playtime an enriching experience for both kids and parents. 18+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, shape sorting, early math skills, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Nesting & Stacking Fun with Woodland Animals features safe, durable beech wood blocks that make learning numbers and animals feel like an enchanting adventure in early education.
Playful Learning with Ladybug Sorting Fun
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The Hape Shape Sorter Ladybug Pull-along is a delightful and engaging tool for toddlers aged 12 months and above. This charming ladybug encourages shape recognition, fine motor skills, and cognitive development as little ones explore how to match the blocks with the unique openings in its wings. Plus, with its rubber-rimmed wheels, parents can rest easy knowing their floors will remain scratch-free during all the playful adventures! 12 months and up
Develops skills:
shape recognition, fine motor skills, cognitive development, problem solving, hand-eye coordination
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Playful Learning with Ladybug Sorting Fun features unique openings in its wings, making learning shapes a charming adventure for little hands while protecting our floors from toddler chaos!
Explore and Learn with Shape Sorting Fun
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Melissa & Doug K's Kids Take-Along Shape Sorter Baby Toy is an enchanting way for our little ones to discover the world of shapes and colors! With its padded carrying case and vibrant textured blocks, this engaging toy not only captures attention but also fosters sensory development, fine motor skills, and early communication abilities. The added excitement of crinkly flaps with familiar illustrations makes playtime both educational and enjoyable. Ideal for kids 9 months and up, this delightful toy encourages exploration, making it a perfect gift for curious minds. 9 months and up
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, sensory development, color recognition, shape sorting, early communication, problem solving
Why we love it:
Explore and Learn with Shape Sorting Fun features vibrant textured blocks that transform play into a colorful journey of exploration, perfect for encouraging tiny hands and growing minds.
Colorful Learning with Wooden Rainbow Blocks
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Small Foot Wooden Rainbow Building Blocks with Balls (XL) invites toddlers into a vibrant world of creativity and imagination! This stunning 14-piece nesting block set not only captivates with its colorful design but also promotes essential skills like color recognition, shape sorting, and fine motor dexterity. As our little ones build arches, bridges, and even tunnels, they engage in playful challenges that foster patience and critical thinking. Made from high-quality, eco-friendly wood, this sustainable toy is perfect for any child who loves to explore and create, all while being gentle on the planet for generations to come. 12+ months
Develops skills:
color recognition, shape sorting, fine motor dexterity, patience, critical thinking
Why we love it:
Colorful Learning with Wooden Rainbow Blocks offers 14 stunning pieces that inspire creative construction, making every playtime an opportunity for imaginative problem-solving and eco-friendly fun.
Illuminate Creativity with Light Table Blocks
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SPARK & WOW Light Table Blocks invite toddlers to explore the magic of light and color while building their unique creations. These chunky, durable blocks not only enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination but also foster creativity and imaginative play as children stack, sort, and connect various shapes. Ideal for sensory play and structured learning, they provide an engaging way for little ones to experiment with light, shadow, and spatial awareness. 2-4 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, creativity, spatial awareness, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Illuminate Creativity with Light Table Blocks encourage toddlers to explore light and color while building unique creations, making learning both brilliant and beautifully hands-on.
Fun Shape Sorting Adventure for Babies
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The Melissa & Doug K's Kids Take-Along Shape Sorter Baby Toy is a delightful way to spark curiosity and learning in our littlest ones! With nine colorful, textured shape blocks and a padded case featuring two engaging activity sides, this toy encourages sensory exploration and fine motor skills while keeping our toddlers entertained during travel. The charming crinkly flaps reveal familiar images and matching shapes, creating an interactive learning experience every time they play. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this toy nurtures essential developmental skills while providing endless fun! Infants to 2 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, sensory exploration, shape recognition, problem solving, spatial reasoning, color identification
Why we love it:
Fun Shape Sorting Adventure for Babies features nine colorful, textured shape blocks that turn learning into a delightful travel companion, igniting curiosity and skill development on the go!
Engaging Wooden Building Blocks for Young Minds
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The Best Value Floor Wooden Unit Blocks Set is a fantastic choice for children ages 3 and up, sparking creativity and learning simultaneously! With 162 smooth-sanded rubberwood blocks, this set provides an incredible platform for kids to explore shapes, sorting, and basic math concepts while engaging in imaginative play. We love how these blocks can effortlessly introduce STEM principles, encouraging spatial relationships and engineering skills as children stack, build, and create their masterpieces. Watching our little ones become architects of their own designs is both rewarding and fun! 3+ years
Develops skills:
creativity, spatial reasoning, shape recognition, problem solving, basic math concepts, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Engaging Wooden Building Blocks for Young Minds includes 162 smooth-sanded rubberwood blocks that inspire creativity while gently introducing STEM principles—shaping future builders one block at a time.
S’More Shapes Camping Adventure
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The Fisher-Price Baby Developmental Toy S’More Shapes Camping Tent Block Sorting Activity is designed for infants 6 months and older. This delightful camping-themed shape sorter not only entertains but also promotes essential skills such as fine motor development, problem-solving, and sensory exploration through vibrant colors, engaging textures, and interactive movements. It's the perfect introduction to learning through play, making it a must-have for curious little explorers. 6+ months
Develops skills:
fine motor development, problem solving, sensory exploration, spatial reasoning, color recognition
Why we love it:
S’More Shapes Camping Adventure features vibrant colors and engaging textures, making learning about shapes a delightful outdoor adventure for curious little explorers.
Colorful Learning with Baby's First Blocks
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The Fisher-Price Infant Toy Set, Baby’s First Blocks, offers a delightful blend of fun and education for our little ones! With 10 vibrant shapes to sort and a handy storage bucket, this toy helps develop essential motor skills and problem-solving abilities while keeping babies engaged. Paired with the iconic Rock-a-Stack, featuring 5 colorful rings, it’s a wonderful way to introduce concepts of size and sequence while encouraging playful exploration. 6+ months
Develops skills:
motor skills, problem solving, spatial reasoning, color recognition, size differentiation
Why we love it:
Colorful Learning with Baby's First Blocks features 10 vibrant shapes to sort, making early learning feel like a cheerful puzzle as little ones explore and discover.
Math Cubes: Fun Counting & Sorting!
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edxeducation Math Cubes ignite a colorful world of learning for our little ones! This engaging set of 100 counting blocks isn’t just about numbers; it’s a vibrant tool for developing fine motor skills, creativity, and foundational math concepts. With five different geometric shapes on each cube—including circles, squares, triangles, pentagons, and hexagons—our kids can explore endless counting and sorting games. Whether they're creating patterns or practicing addition and subtraction, these versatile manipulatives make early math both fun and intuitive! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, counting, sorting, spatial awareness, pattern recognition
Why we love it:
Math Cubes: Fun Counting & Sorting! includes 100 vibrant counting blocks that transform early math into a game, making learning as colorful as a box of crayons.
Mickey's Musical Shape Train Adventure
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The Disney Mickey Mouse Play n' Sort Activity Train is a delightful tool for our little ones aged 12 to 36 months. This engaging train not only plays cheerful tunes and features vibrant lights, but it also introduces shapes through four alphabet blocks, fostering essential fine motor skills and cognitive development. Parents and educators will appreciate how this fun, interactive toy brings joy while laying the groundwork for early learning. 12-36 months
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, cognitive development, shape recognition, music appreciation, problem solving
Why we love it:
Mickey's Musical Shape Train Adventure plays cheerful tunes while introducing shapes through four alphabet blocks, making early learning feel like a playful journey with a beloved friend.
Dynamic 250-Piece Pattern Block Set
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The Didax Educational Resources Set of 250 Pattern Blocks is an incredible tool for kids to explore their creativity while building essential skills! With six distinct shapes and vibrant colors, this set invites little learners to dive into concepts like one-to-one correspondence, fractions, and symmetry through hands-on play. We find that these wooden blocks not only encourage problem-solving and measurement skills but also promote sorting and matching in a fun, interactive way. It’s perfect for fostering a love of learning and discovery in early childhood education! 3-6 years
Develops skills:
creativity, problem solving, spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, measurement
Why we love it:
Dynamic 250-Piece Pattern Block Set includes six distinct shapes and vibrant colors that turn learning about fractions and symmetry into an exciting hands-on experience for little learners!
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.
Jungle Elephant Shape Sorter Adventure
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The Orange Tree Toys Jungle Elephant Shape Sorter is here to turn your child's playtime into an exciting learning journey! This charming wooden wheeled elephant comes with six colorful shape blocks, making it a delightful way to enhance shape, color, and spatial recognition. As little ones grasp and sort each chunky shape, they’re also developing vital motor skills like hand-eye coordination. Safe, eco-friendly, and fun, this toy is perfect for sparking curiosity and creativity in toddlers and kids aged 1 and up! 1+ years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, color identification, spatial awareness, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination
Why we love it:
Jungle Elephant Shape Sorter Adventure comes with six colorful shape blocks that make learning fun while promoting essential motor skills and a playful imagination.
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
Why we love it:
Safari Building Blocks: Fun & Learning! includes 50 vibrant blocks that transform tidy-up time into a sorting game, making learning as enjoyable as playtime.