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Have kids build a tower with the blocks. Help them become familiar with the shapes and colors by identifying them as kids stack the blocks.
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Encourage beginning counting skills by asking kids to count the blocks with you. Repeat the activity until they are familiar with the numbers one through 12.
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Once kids are familiar with the shapes and colors, ask them to hand you a specific shape or color block.
Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube Classic Wooden Toy With 12 Shapes Ages 2+ 000772005753
This ultimate shape sorter features 12 chunky, vibrantly colored shapes that make a satisfying "clunk" as they drop into the natural-finish hardwood cube. Then open the lid, take them out and start all over again! A classic educational toy for toddlers.
Fun Cubed
This classic wooden shape sorter is fun cubed! The beautifully crafted toy features smooth, natural wood, dove-tail joints, a slide-off lid, and 12 cut-out shapes in four of the sides. The 12 brightly colored solid wood shapes are easy for little hands to grasp and make a wonderful 'clunk' as they drop in the shape sorting cube. Fit the pieces in the matching holes, then dump them out and do it again! An illustrated guide on the label helps identify the names of the shapes - from a triangle and a trapezoid to a parallelogram to a pentagon.
Shape Their Skills
The shape sorting cube helps teach sorting skills, color and shape recognition, and helps children develop and hone fine motor skills. It encourages problem-solving and builds hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. See confidence and self-esteem grow as children two and older rise to the challenge of matching the shapes to the correct holes.
- Beautifully constructed wooden toy with 12 brightly colored, easy-to-grip shapes
- Each shape fits through a hole of the same shape on the wooden cube
- Classic learning activity with nostalgic appeal
- Sturdy wooden construction
- Promotes color and shape recognition and problem-solving skills.