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Counting fun begins with this extra thick wooden puzzle that includes 20 easy-grasp, chunky pieces (1-20). A full-color, matching number appears under each piece, and counting pictures equal to each numbered piece are shown on the puzzle board. Number pieces stand up. Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and early math skills.

Six puzzles in one! There are 16 solid wooden cubes in this unique puzzle. One part of a colorful pet is pictured on each side. Rotate the cubes on the wooden tray to complete the six different animal pals!

Experience no-mess painting--and learning--for kids on the go! This exciting paint-with-water coloring book includes four reusable pages and a refillable no-leak water pen. Use the pen and watch details and vibrant color appear with every stroke! Then, let the page dry to "erase" the pictures, and fill it in again and again. Explore a different color, circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles, and search-and-find activities on each page. The chunky-sized water pen is easy for kids three and older to hold and stores neatly in the front cover, so Water WOW books make ideal travel activity books for kids! This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584).

This 21-piece wooden sound puzzle pronounces the name of each number when its piece is placed correctly! Pieces are slightly raised above the puzzle board for easy grasping. Colorful pictures underneath each piece help teach counting and reinforce the relationship between quantities and numerals. This educational puzzle has lots of ways to learn and play! (TIP: Puzzle has light-activated sensors; for best results, expose the sensor by removing a piece in a brightly lit room, then make the sound play by replacing the piece in the board.) 2 AAA batteries required, not included.

With 48 wooden pieces (including nuts, bolts, drilled bars to connect, and a child-size screwdriver), this classic building set gives kids all they need to tinker and build! Printed right on the sturdy storage box are building plans for a crane, motorcycle, airplane, and race car to get the fun started. With some imagination and a few creative twists and turns, kids can make hundreds more amazing structures too! Any time kids play with this durable set, they'll be building fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, and hand-eye coordination. Included extension activities guide parents to educational activities that also build early math skills.

Designed for hours of play and ideal for travel, this wooden magnetic board includes 120 colorful geometric magnets. Younger children will enjoy using the shapes to replicate the 12 geometric pictures included, while older children will enjoy creating mosaic patterns and pictures directly on the magnetic board. This set comes packaged in a convenient, snap-top, plastic carrying case with sturdy handles.

This wooden set contains 45 mix-and-match pieces to assemble Mama, Papa and Baby Bear. It's fun to change their expressions and their clothing to express their every mood. The wooden box has compartments for easy storage and the box lid conveniently serves as a puzzle board. Great for story telling fun!

Mix and match 18 wooden pieces to create your own fashion story with Disney's Minnie Mouse! Choose a skirt, top, and even Minnie's mood for countless combinations. The puzzle pieces fit into a scene on the lid of the wooden storage box. All the pieces all store in the box. This unique dress-up puzzle helps kids three and older develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor, counting, and sorting skills, and encourages creative expression and imaginative play.

The ultimate catch-and-release fishing program, this magnetic wooden puzzle game features aquatic animal artwork. Use the magnetic fishing pole to "catch" the 10 colorful sea friends from the game board, then enjoy the challenge of returning them to the depths! A creative way to encourage hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

This Melissa & Doug toolkit is a great way to help build imaginations! You can give little builders the tools they need for truly constructive play with this sturdy wooden Take-Along Tool Kit. The set is made from high-quality wood painted in bright, bold colors, and includes 24 pieces sized just right for little hands. The play toolbox comes with wooden nails, screws, nuts, and bolts, plus a toy hammer, wrench, and screwdriver. While playing with this Classic Toy kids can have hours of creative fun while practicing hand-eye coordination, count, sorting, color recognition, and problem-solving skills. The sturdy wooden handle provides an easy way for preschoolers to carry the kit and "fix" things around the house. Then when the job is done, they can pack up all their tools so they're ready for next time. It makes a great gift for preschoolers and kids ages three and up for hands-on, screen-free play.

Dino fans--this prehistoric bundle is for you! Take a trip back in time with the 4-in-1 Puzzles in a Box set, dig deeper with a 24-piece wooden jigsaw, or take on the king of the dinosaurs in a giant T-rex floor puzzle. You can record your findings or have a pretend fossil hunt with a cool set of dinosaur stencils, too! This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584).

Get ready for lots of matching and mosaic fun! The Pattern Blocks and Boards classic wooden toy lets kids explore shapes and colors hands-on as they fill wooden backgrounds with colorful wooden pieces. The set features 120 bright and bold wooden geometric shapes that match designs printed on the double-sided wooden boards. Kids can choose from these 10 templates, or they can create their own unique designs. The tiles come in six different shapes, and are made of durable, high-quality wood, sized just right for little hands. Matching and mosaics--what a gorgeous way for kids to develop important skills! This art activity set helps kids practice spatial awareness, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills. It makes a great gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play. Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.

The bright and bold Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads set is a must-have for budding imaginations! It includes 30 hand-painted, durable wooden beads in six vibrant colors, and two extra-long laces for plenty of hands-on play. The set of beads features five distinct shapes all designed for little hands to grasp, and the laces are thin enough to allow the beads to slide easily. Stringing the beads provides opportunities for pretend play and learning. The activity helps to promote shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine-motor skills, cognitive and visual perception skills, and creative expression. The set allows adults and children to explore multiple playing activities together. Parents or grown-up kids can ask the child to sort the beads by color or shape, identify them for the child, and repeat the activity until the child can identify all the colors and shapes independently. The lacing bead set makes a great gift for preschoolers and kids ages three and older.

Six puzzles in one! There are 16 solid wooden cubes in this unique puzzle. Rotate the cubes in the included wooden tray to complete colorful pictures of six different farm animals. (The border design provides a helpful hint!) This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)

Dive into an underwater world full of ocean life with this 48-piece jumbo floor puzzle that forms a 3 x 2 ft scene when complete. The picture focuses on sea mammals and other marine animals, giving kids plenty to point out, name, and talk about as they assemble the pieces. An illustrated reference guide is included to help children match shapes, colors, and picture details as they build. Puzzle play strengthens fine motor skills, spatial thinking, and simple problem-solving while encouraging imaginative storytelling around the completed scene. The large cardboard pieces wipe clean and are sized for hands-on floor play for kids ages 3 and up. This detailed puzzle is a wonderful addition to any collection of toddler toys and is just right for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, or special occasions. Melissa and Doug kids puzzles are Montessori inspired toddler activities that foster spatial awareness and fine motor skills as they bring their imagination to life! For even more meaningful developmental play, combine this with other Melissa and Doug pretend play toys for kids that love preschool learning activities like jigsaw puzzles, & games like the Secret Decoder Deluxe Activity Set & the Hungry Pelican, for endless learning adventures. For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence!