A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills, core to early math. Add this Food Truck Set for more fun (those toothpicks – so good for handwriting control!). Created by French toy company, Djeco.
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
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