Fine Motor & Manipulatives

12 months & up. Help children learn to stack with the Montessori Flower Tower. Inspired by the Montessori educational approach, this tower has 5 pieces that increase in size and fit on top of each other. To correctly stack the pieces, children must figure out how to arrange them from smallest to largest. As they build the tower, children will develop important sorting and patterning skills.

3 years and up. Create captivating geometric designs with the Translucent 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.

2 years & up. Build with soft colors of nature, creating organic patterns with friction-fit leaf shapes. Explore symmetry, develop fine motor and spatial skills. Construction activities can be enhanced through light table exploration. A beautiful, subdued, natural color palette and recycled material construction further enhance a child's connection to the natural world. Set includes 10 double-sided activity cards and 96 colorful, interlocking pieces.

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 »

3 years & up. These versatile, easy-fit tubes are the perfect hands-on manipulative for endless creative exploration! Use them independently or elevate playtime by incorporating them into a light table, sand, or water play for a dynamic sensory experience. Simply add a child's imagination, and watch as curiosity leads to exciting discoveries! Designed for durability and easy organization, this 80-piece set comes neatly stored in a sturdy, stackable container measuring 12"L x 7"W x… More »

3 years & up. Bring your architectural and engineering ideas to life! This Snap Together set features 360 cubes in four bright colors and four fun shapes. Connect these unbreakable cubes together in any direction to build unique structures. The possibilities are limitless! These building manipulatives encourage creativity and support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each piece measures .75". Included: 360 Plastic Cubes and a Plastic Tub.

3 years & up. Design all types of construction vehicles with our engineering set. Perfectly sized for small hands, children can connect the chunky bolts, wheels, and joints. As children build, they boost planning and motor skills. A total of 210 pieces in a stackable plastic container.

18 months & up. Make building a captivating experience with this collection of Click Builders. Young children can design an infinite number of structures, which will improve their fine-motor skills, creative-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. The transparent colors will also teach children about color patterns-especially if they play with these builders on a light table. This set universally connects with other builders. Smallest block size is 1.25". 72 piece set.

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. Unlock endless creativity with this vibrant 140-piece construction set! Featuring bright fluorescent colors and easy-to-connect pieces, this set sparks imagination and hands-on learning. With five unique shapes in five assorted colors, kids can explore countless building possibilities while developing fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities. Perfect for open-ended play, collaborative projects, and STEM learning adventures! Includes a sturdy, stackable… More »

2 years & up. The blocks that bend the rules! Designed to support key developmental milestones through interactive tactile and sensory play, the Jelly Blox Stash 'N Stack 2-in-1 Storage Set brings wiggly, hands-on construction fun to young builders. Some of the uniquely designed blocks feature sensory fillings like sand, foam balls, and mini stars, encouraging further exploration. With 30 colorful Jelly Blox pieces, this set offers limitless creative possibilities. The storage container doubles… More »

3 years & up. Stack, sort, lace, and more - the possibilities are endless! Colorful, plastic buttons and spools in 6 different colors feature large holes for lacing and stack for counting and sorting. Includes 16 28" laces and 12 stoppers to use at the end of the laces. Great for early math skills, color recognition, and fine motor development.

2 years & up. Add a new dimension to manipulative play with this 96 piece set. Simply clip the edges together to create an unlimited array of constructions. Build people, buildings, animals and more. Explore symmetry versus asymmetry, discover color combinations. Strengthens design, structure and balance skills. Enhance the designs by creating them on top of a light table. Comes with activity card(s).

12 months & up. Toddlers can safely discover the magic of magnetism with the SmartMax® My First Sounds & Senses Magnetic Discovery Building Set. Unique sounds and faces that portray various emotions bring each magnetic ball to life, enabling toddlers to learn about emotions while they create a wide assortment of different shapes and designs. The set will also help toddlers develop color and shape recognition and fine motor skills. Set includes four tactile bars and four balls with different… More »

3 years & up. Our jumbo-sized beads are perfectly designed for little hands! Crafted from durable, unbreakable plastic, these beads are built to withstand years of hands-on learning in the classroom. This set includes 360 vibrant, chubby beads in six fun shapes and six bold colors, each featuring extra-large holes for frustration-free stringing. Packed in a convenient plastic container, these beads make for easy storage and endless creative fun. The round bead measures 0.75 inches, making it… More »

3 years & up. Bring the stars down to Earth with these Star Puzzle Connecting Pieces. Like the universe, the possibilities for this set are vast. Children can connect the pieces to form shapes or conceive and execute their own designs. While they turn their imagination into reality, children will develop creative thinking skills, problem solving skills, and fine motor skills.

3 years & up. Magic Connectors feature brightly colored pieces that snap together to create fun, free-form designs and letter shapes. These uniquely-shaped connectors enhance gross and fine motor skills through the creative building. Encourage children to build their own unique figures. Use these pieces in a lesson about shapes, and assign children a shape to build afterward. Longest piece measures 3". Included: 75 connectors, 6 wheels, 9 spokes, and plastic box.

12 months and up. The Jumbo Hexagon Manipulative Set is the ideal early STEM toy! This set of 48 jumbo hexagon pieces feature knobs that can easily snap into place to form imaginative structures. Little ones will explore color and shape recognition, spatial relations and early engineering concepts. Sized perfectly for little hands, set comes inside of a stackable storage bin with locking lid. Pieces come in 6 bright colors; red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and purple. Hexagon pieces each measure 4" x 4".

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.

18 months & up. Zippee is a simple, yet full-of-benefits toy, that encourages children to explore, learn, and grow through play. This colorful and engaging activity toy features flexible and soft edges, textured cords, and easy-to-hold grips. Pull the cords from side to side to hear and feel the various sounds and vibrations the cords make. Supports cause and effect, sensory exploration, motor skills, and midline play.

2 years & up. Construct colorful creations with this snap-construction set. These soft, playful blocks will promote fine motor development and creativity. The pieces of this snap-construction set are made to resist cracking when snapped together. Help a child build socialization skills through facilitating communication and interaction. The unique snap construction of the pieces also fosters visual sensory development. Includes 50 pieces.

12 months & up. Use your imagination and get creative with Waffle Blocks. This 42 piece set is made of safe, bendable material with a unique waffle shape that fit together easily. Pieces are easy to stack, build, connect, twist and snap together. Comes in its own container for easy clean up and storage. Each piece is brightly colored and measures 3.7".

3 years & up. From simple designs to more engineering marvels, these simple sticks connect from end to end or along any side. Add rings to make movement and added interest, the possibilities are endless.This large set includes 36 sticks (2.75"L) in 10 colors, 4 large rings (2" in diameter) and 6 small rings (1.5" in diameter) in 10 colors. 460 pieces.

3 years & up. How many animals can you stack? This delightful set includes 10 popular farmyard animals, a wheelbarrow, and a hay bale for endless stacking and imaginative play. Each piece can be used for stacking challenges or enjoyed individually for open-ended fun. Perfect for developing fine motor skills, balance, and creativity. The set comes neatly stored in a charming barn-style drawstring bag for easy cleanup and on-the-go play.