Fine Motor Development

3 years & up. Provide sensory motor stimulation and an opportunity to help children manage emotions, develop calming techniques for their mind and body, reduce anxiety and stressors. The items in the kit allow children to work and play independently and become resilient when met with a challenge. Includes hardback book, 1 sensory fidget stick, 2 glow sticks, Playfoam, 100 links, rainbow coil spring, 20 pop cubes, globe stress ball, and 2 poppers. Items may vary. The included book takes a look… More »

3 years & up. Incorporate animals into fine motor practice with these exciting Animal Lacing Boards. These lacing boards promote dexterity, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and sequencing. Encourage your children to identify the animal and the color of the string as they lace these durable boards. Available in sets of 4 or the collection of 12. Each board measures 6"L x 6"W.

3 years & up. Enable little engineers to build magnificent structures with this set of IO Blocks®. The set's square, double-sided base blocks can form either 2D or 3D bases upon which children can design, build, and experiment to their heart's content. The set also comes with small figurines (both people and cows!) that provide a dash of imaginative play for children to add to their creations.

2 years & up. A wood stacking game and moon landing play set all in one! Pieces stack easily as children practice problem-solving and fine motor skills. Also great for open-ended play and storytelling. This set is beautifully crafted from sustainably harvested rubberwood and finished with water-based stains. Largest piece is 8". Includes 13 pieces.

2 years & up. Silly-looking eyedroppers and safe for toddlers! Perfect for experiencing cause and effect and fine motor development in the water table or discovery area.

4 years & up. Create a limitless world of people, animals, architecture, robots, vehicles and more! This set is comprised of 12 unique plastic shapes and features six colors. IO Blocks connect with secure, yet easily adjustable friction fit and features a beautiful matte finish. The high-quality design of IO Blocks offers open-ended building possibilities and problem solving, puzzle-like qualities. Great for Parents and Educators interested in STEM skill development. Free IO App available from… More »

18 months & up. Children will be sorting, counting, adding, subtracting, patterning and sequencing in no time with the Geo Pegs Classroom Set! Ideal for developing fine motor skills, this set is large enough for multiple children and includes 4 large peg boards, 144 colorful pegs, 12 laces and 12 double-sided activity cards for inspiration. The 4 peg boards can be used individually, or be joined together to create a larger work space. Each peg board measures 8.5" x 8.5".

18 months & up. Combine loose parts activities and numeracy skills with the Loose Parts Number Trays. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, these trays are the perfect addition to any loose parts play environment. The trays' see-through plastic keeps items visible, accessible, and organized while also encouraging sorting, seriation, counting, and more! Introduce an additional layer of sensory exploration by shining a light source through the clear plastic. Smallest tray measures 6"L x 1.4"W… More »

Ages 2 years & up. Foster multifaceted problem-solving with the Wooden Cube Puzzle featuring familiar pets. Each side of the cube has a different animal puzzle, and children need to match the design to solve the puzzle. There are 6 total puzzles, and working to solve them will improve critical-thinking and cognitive development.

3 years and up. Foster critical cognitive development through lovely imagery with this Wooden Numbers Puzzle Set. Each puzzle has a piece with a number of objects (such as butterflies, buttons, or doughnuts) that matches the number on the other piece. Children must match the quanitity of objects with the corresponding numbers. These puzzles will strengthen number-recognition and critical thinking skills.

3 years and up. Discover animal diets while developing fine-motor skills with the Learning Skills Activity Board. Each animal's stomach is hidden behind a fastener that children must undo to find out what the animals have eaten. When children see the stomachs, they will find out which animals eat what and learn a little bit more about the world around them.

3 years & up. Thanks to the thoughtful integration of a multi-sensory approach, the Connections Pentagon Play System is an engaging toy that can be used and enjoyed by children with various strengths and diverse abilities. This open-ended and accessible toy system creates a personalized learning experience that adapts to each child's unique needs and emphasizes inclusivity. Set includes 18 small pentagon pieces, 18 large pentagon pieces, 55 various clips, 40 nut and bolt connector pieces, and… More »

3 years and up. Create captivating geometric designs with the Wild Wonders Tangram Tiles. These tiles come in a wide variety of shapes and colors that offer children many possibilities. They can either use the included inspiration cards or come up with an idea all their own. Either way, children will develop valuable shape recognition skills and learn the basics of creating geometric patterns.

Ages 3 years & up. Facilitate exciting discovery and fine-motor development with this Wooden Lock & Latch Board. The board includes 5 hidden pictures of animals that children must uncover by unlocking or unlatching the doors. Each door has a number that is the same as the number of animals hidden behind it to encourage number recognition skills as they meet their new animal friends. Includes a matching storybook.

3 years & up. Cook up a storm with the Stir & Sort Food Court! The food set comes with 74 colorful play food pieces. Children can create their own unique recipe or choose a dish from the menu cards for some pattern-matching fun. Once the dishes are prepared, it is time to sort the ingredients by color using the included tongs, which enhances fine motor skills and builds hand strength. More games and activities are included in the guide.

2 years & up. Toddlers join Peppa and her family for a ride to the grocery store with the LEGO® DUPLO® Peppa Pig Supermarket! Children become one of the family as they drive to buy food in the iconic red car from the famous TV show. Packed with accessories, this set includes 4 figures; Peppa Pig, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig. Also included are items from a real-world grocery store, such as the self-scan checkout, shopping cart, and freezer. Set includes 70 pieces. The supermarket… More »

2 years & up. Original and unique, the Translucent My First Octoplay Class Set will challenge creative minds. The translucent-colored textured surfaces make the shapes very tactile and incorporate sensory play. Connecting the pieces is simple and easy for small hands. Transform this set into animals, flowers, people, and more! The poles can be used for both, building more intricate models, and also for storing the pieces when not in use. All pieces are made from 100% recycled material. Made… More »

2 years & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the PolyForm Star Connectors set. Children can easily fit the unique pieces into each other, building horizontally or vertically and creating exciting new shapes. Manipulating uniquely shaped objects requires children to use their fingers and hands in precise ways. The varied shapes also challenge children to adapt their grip and movement, further enhancing their dexterity. The vibrant pieces will help… More »

18 months & up. Encourage creative play, tactile exploration, and open-ended building using the Snap and Stack Thistle Block set. Children can easily fit the durable plastic bristles together to create satisfying connections and construct anything their imagination can inspire. A variety of pieces will help children develop color and shape recognition as well as size relationships and pattern building. This 220-piece set allows for large builds independently or collaboratively.

18 months & up. Integrate early STEM learning into playtime with the Twisty Tools Nuts and Bolts Set. This set comes with 84 pieces that children can connect to one another in lots of interesting ways. To fit the nuts onto the bolts, children must figure out which nuts and bolts have matching patterns and designs. This quest will strengthen children’s matching skills, shape recognition skills, and pattern recognition skills. Largest piece measures 1.7"L x 4"W. Smallest piece measures… More »

3 years & up. With charming farm animal art on both sides, it's fun to practice lacing and tracing skills. This wooden set contains five sturdy, double-sided lacing panels, plus 5 color-coordinated laces! Develop eye-hand coordination and attention skills with this great activity.

3 years & up. A child's first step in learning to tie their shoes. Measures 2.8" x 4.3" x 1.6".

3 years & up. With adorable pets pictured on both sides, it's fun to practice lacing and tracing skills. This wooden set contains five sturdy, double-sided lacing panels, plus five color-coordinated laces! Develop eye-hand coordination and attention skills with this great activity.