Manipulatives > Blocks & Building
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Fit Together BlocksThirteen maple blocks with nontoxic finish and large connectors for easy interlocking. Bright clear colors and weight and feel of wood offer an alternative experience to lighter weight plastic blocks. Dowel and plug connectors make Fit Together Blocks particularly useful for beginning builders. As child stacks one block atop another, the blocks fit together, reducing the frustration that comes from a previously stacked block being knocked off as child stacks another one. US$36 |
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Transportation Peg SetFive thick foam rubber transportation shapes range from 4 1/2" to 5" long. Twenty thick plastic, easy-to-grip stacking pegs. Crepe rubber board grasps pegs well. Particularly useful tactile feedback for totally blind child. Limited number of holes, from one to five per board, encourages success in this eye/hand coordination task. Size makes this an excellent choice for itinerant special educators. US$16 |
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Braille Alphabet BlocksTwenty-seven alphabet blocks, each with a lower case letter and its Braille equivalent cut into top and bottom. European style font offers embossed letters easily traced by little fingers. Sides feature primary color upper case letters, numbers and sign language alphabet . Basswood 1 3/4" cubes. Not only useful for those who will learn Braille, but also as an introduction to the sighted of the way the blind read. US$39 |
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Braille Math BlocksSixteen blocks embossed on two sides, each with numbers and math symbols. Based on literary code, the set features more than two sets of numbers: 1 - 9 and Nemeth symbols for plus, minus, equals. Great companion to award-winning Braille Alphabet Blocks. US$21 |
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Bumpity BlocksBumpity Blocks are a weighted foam alternative to classic blocks. The extra weight and unique texture provide increased motor control. The non-standard shapes encourage creativity in building. 8 blocks in 4 distinct shapes and 4 bright colors. Game booklet included! US$30 |
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Lock Box Memory GameHide objects behind 10 doors that open to three compartments in hardwood box with brass-plated hardware and easy grip carry-along handle. Develops memory and fine motor skills as child explores ways to unlock and lock, open and close, and hide-and-seek. Measures 15" x 7" x &"H, excluding carry-along handle. US$99 |
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Little Lock BoxDevelop fine motor and memory skills by exploring six ways to unlock and lock, open and close, and play hide-and-seek with this six door hardwood box with brass-plated hardware and easy grip carry-along handle. Compact size makes Little Lock Box ideal for itinerant special educators. Measures 11" x 7" x 7"H, excluding carry-along handle. US$70 |
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Tieramid Circle SetWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$60 |
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Tieramid Pattern CardsFor use with Tieramid Circles, 52-card deck shows patterns for two and three dimensional configurations. Three skill levels. Multilingual cards. US$10 |
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Thera BollyThis 28-piece building set allows children to connnect pieces with suction. Gently squeeze and release to connect the pieces or attach pieces to any smooth surface. Use a dry erase pen to draw on the pieces, then wash clean with soapy water. Pieces also work well for hand exercises. Packed in its own elephant shaped container. US$70 |
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Magna-Tiles Clear ColorsWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - This product contains magnets and small parts. Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled. Not for children under 3 years. US$55 32-pc set US$125 100-pc set |
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Stacking Rainbow PyramidSix hardwood stacking squares feature inset colored plexiglass for stacking, sorting, building, sequencing and creating imaginative, colorful constructions! Doubles as a stand-alone manipulative or an addition to hardwood block construction. Hardwood frames, rounded corners and edges. Acrylic plexiglass is inset at a different depth on either side allowing alternate stacking methods. US$22 |
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See Saw SorterStack the shapes on opposite ends of the see-saw to create a balanced platform. Shapes fit snugly in routed holes. Promotes color and shape recognition, balancing, color-matching and sequencing. Sturdy wooden construction with rounded corners and smooth edges, safe non-toxic paints with a clear finish. Dimensions: 2" h x 13.5" w x 5.5". US$15.99 |
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Magnatiles Working TrucksWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - This product contains magnets and small parts. Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled. Not for children under 3 years. US$35 27-pc set |
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GbabySwiss-made Gbaby features ultra-safe materials and simple ergonomic shapes that help young children develop motor skills while enhancing awareness of sound and touch. Pieces rattle when shaken and attract or repel as if by magic, inviting play and re-enforcing understanding of cause and effect. Soft touch edges and animal shapes are well suited for teething. All pieces are hermetically sealed, allowing G-baby to double as a bath toy and to go in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. US$26-40 |
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Baby Sea sets include fish, crab, sea turtle, and starfish plus assorted magnetic shapes. Baby Farm sets include a farmer, cow, horse, pig and sheep plus assorted magnetic shapes. |
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Stack And Nest CupsFive brightly colored, graduated cups turn water play into a time of infinite discovery. On dry land, they stack together to form a bright, beautiful skyscraper or nest together to resemble a box of stars. The unique color gradations introduce children to lighter and darker shades and provide an opportunity to explore color mixing. [Next time the child paints, offer yellow and blue only and encourage the child to mix to make green. Later add white and black to experience lighter and darker shades.] US$12 set of 5 cups |
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Green Toys Block SetLightweight and stackable, Green Toys Blocks are made in the US from recycled milk jugs and are BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. Each 18 block set includes eight single blocks, four half blocks, two double blocks, two arch blocks and two triangular blocks. Particularly useful for beginning builders, connecting blocks reduce the frustration that comes from a previously stacked block being knocked off as child stacks another one. US$30 |
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Green Toys StackerLightweight Green Toys Stacker includes eight pieces for stacking without a center post. Graduated pieces allow children to explore relative size as they stack and re-stack pieces in whatever order they choose. Made in the US from recycled milk jugs. BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. US$16 |
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Creative Rainbow Curve SetSet of six different-sized curves in rainbow colors invites play and encourages creativity. Place curves upright to create arches and tunnels. Lay curves flat and create designs. By combining two sets children can create a concentric circles puzzle or line up six different circles and compare sizes. US$25 |
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Double Rainbow StackerWooden blossom and star shapes take on a rainbow effect when stacked on the twin stacking base. Unique placement of the center opening allows children to mix shapes on either post. This award winning stacker enhances fine motor, cognitive, and language development. US$20 |
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One Two Squeeze BlocksTen blocks hand-sculpted on every side for a total of 60 different raised images for maximum tactile exploration and language learning. Children squeeze and squeak, stack and knock down, learning cause and effect. One Two Squeeze Blocks float, adding another dimension to water play. Each is a 2" cube, the ideal size for tiny hands to grip. Phthalate-free. Packaged in a reusable 100% recycled polypropylene storage bag with zipper closure and attached handle for easy take-along. US$19 |
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Rocky Color ConeMade in the USA, this classic wooden stacker was first introduced by Holgate in 1938, and remains popular today. Its uniform dowel encourages experimentation by allowing a child to stack rings in any order. One ring falling in place atop another produces a "klacking" sound. The rounded wood base is a trademark design. Children delight in giving the cone a push and watching the cone rock, spin and topple over, spilling the rings. Measures: 4" diameter x 5-1/2" high. Introduces color and size and develops hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills. US$20 |
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Nesting Sort & Stack Moving beyond basic nesting and stacking toys, these sets of brightly colored cubes and cylinders with their playful graphics invite children to sharpen their nesting, sorting and stacking skills. Unique color patterns allow for sorting by color~red, blue or green~or within the same color range, as colors graduate from primary to pastel shades. Wood construction wth bright, non-toxic colors. US$20 |
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Fraction Cups
Four fun wooden cups with 10 large wooden pieces invite children to explore whole, half, third and quarter concepts. Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Made from Eco-friendly rubberwood and stained with low VOC aniline dyes. Activity booklet included. Ages 2+. US$25 |
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Gradient SorterNesting wooden pieces stack to create unique shapes: circle, square, oval and triangle. Teaches color and shape-sorting skills and reinforces hand-eye coordination. Includes 12 beautiful shapes and wooden tray. Made from Eco-friendly rubberwood and stained with low VOC aniline dyes.
Activity booklet included. Ages 2+. US$30 |
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Sun Sorter
Explore patterns, fractals, shape-sorting and sequencing. Features 12 wooden pieces and circular tray. Can be used with the tray or as an independent shape and color-matching manipulative. Develops fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Made from Eco-friendly rubberwood and stained with low VOC aniline dyes. Activity booklet included. Ages 2+. US$25 |
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InterloxBuild, design and create with Interlox! No hardware or tools necessary: simply clip the edges together to create an unlimited array of constructions. Set contains 96 translucent plastic panels with inset details in five neon colors. Perfect for use with light tables. Ages 3+ US$20 |
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Latches BoardUndo a latch, swing open the numbered door, and count on fun when the picture beneath is revealed. Wooden play board measures 15 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 5'. Vibrant rainbow colors and amusing graphics make Latches Board an inviting way to develop fine motor and enhance color and shape recognition, memory, language, and numeracy skills. US$26.99 |
Bristle BlocksWhat's old is new again. Spinaroos and Stackadoos are genuine and jazzy Bristle Blocks featuring contemporary colors, whimsical designs, and parts that move and spin. Blocks are chunky, easy to connect, and feel good in little hands. Sanitizing is easy, making Spinaroos and Stackadoos ideal for hospital playrooms. |
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Bristle Block Spinaroos75 pieces in a reusable plastic storage bin. Twisty bases and intriguing faces add movement and fun. Includes booklet filled with building ideas. US$65 |
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Bristle Block Stackadoos68 basic pieces packed in a reusable zippered storage bag. Includes booklet with building ideas. US$33 |
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Zoomorphs
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Zoomorphs invite experimentation, and that’s only the beginning. Children imagine, conceptualize and create. Once built, their never-before-seen-creations become imaginative play props. By building with Zoomorphs, children develop communications skills: naming their creations, identifying pieces, and even making up adventures. By encouraging this storytelling and writing down what the child says, adults re-enforce the connection between spoken and written language. The distinctive textures, vibrant colors, and open-ended possibilities are ideal for the visually impaired. Easy to sanitize pieces make Zoomorphs an ideal building system for use in hospital playrooms. |
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DinomorphsBuild a duckbill, pterosaur, stegosaur, and t-rex or morph interchangeable pieces for a one-of-a kind dinosaur. US$22 |
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RainforestmorphsBuild a conure or a crocodile, a panther, and a tropical frog or maybe a concrocofrog. US$22 |
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NightmorphsIncludes glow in the dark pieces that build a bat, a cat, and a firefly, a lanternfish, gila monster and viper. Imagine a batflyfish or a fireflycat. US$32 |
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SafarimorphsBuild a parrot and a swallowtail butterfly, a lizard, elephant, leopard, and zebra. Or create a parrottailleozeb. US$32 |
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TobblesTobbles puts a new spin on stacking toys that delights children and adults alike. Roll and spin. Stack and topple. Balance, tilt, and wobble. Engage the senses. Explore the dual textures of the balls, their varied color combinations, graduated sizes and different weights. Set includes six weighted spheres and a stacking base. Encourages eye-hand coordination, fine motor development and visual spatial awareness. Suitable for ages 12 months. US$25 |
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Dado PlanksMade of durable, heavy gauge plastic in a rainbow of vibrant colors from warm reds to cool blues, 106 piece set includes 55 notched and 51 standard planks that interlock easily and precisely to accommodate the building of intricate structures. Explore the creative possibilities and be amazed at the complex constructions that unfold. Refine fine motor skills, develop visual spatial and problem solving skills. Experience first hand architectural principles of structure, proportion, balance, composition, and color. Fully compatible with other plank building systems. Includes cotton storage bag. Recommended for ages three +. US$45 |
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Dado SquaresMade in the US of durable food grade plastic, these easy to connect interlocking squares measure 3 1/2" and come in a rainbow of colors from warm red to cool blue. Open a 35 square set, explore the creative possibilities of one simple shape, and be amazed at the complex constructions that unfold. Refine fine motor skills, develop visual spatial and problem solving skills. Experience first hand architectural principles of color, structure, proportion, balance, symmetry, asymmetry. Recommended for ages three +. US$22 |
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Twig
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$50 |
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