Fine Motor & Manipulatives

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.

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 »

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.

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. Children can build iconic vehicles using the Snap Block Vehicles - 32 Piece Set. The chunky, beechwood blocks in this set are lightly painted with a matte finish and completed with metal snap hardware. Children can follow included build instructions to create a truck, car, boat or helicopter, or combine pieces to create imaginative transporters. Metal snaps hold tight for additional dramatic play opportunities using built block vehicles. Set includes 32 blocks and 4 double-sided build cards.

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.

2 years & up. Lace, wrap and twist realistic or abstract animal patterns on large, animal-shaped wooden boards. Simple, screened faces encourage dramatic play without distracting from the colorful lace creations. Includes set of 10 double-sided, matte pattern cards for suggested designs. Five laces feature a wooden tip to support fine-motor skill development. Giraffe measures 7"W x 12"D x 10"H.

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 »

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.

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. 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. 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. Give young children an easy, fun way to develop their fine-motor skills. This set contains nuts and bolts that pair with one another by both color and shape. Encourage children to match the nuts and bolts and then twist the nut onto the corresponding bolt. In addition to building fine-motor skills, this fun activity will strengthen shape and pattern recognition. Bolts measure approximately 2.5". Includes 72 plastic nuts and bolts pieces and plastic box.

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.

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. This Build and Learn Kit features of five sets that support the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills through lacing, connecting, matching, and snapping activities. Each set of manipulatives are stored in a sturdy, stackable plastic container that measures 12"L x 7"W x 6"H. Kits include: Nuts and Bolts (72 Pieces), Magic Connectors (90 Pieces), Interlocking People (120 Pieces), Star Puzzle (480 Pieces), and Jumbo Lacing Beads (360 Pieces).

3 years & up. This unique building set adds a new dimension to tube construction -- wheels! Children can build endless tube designs and add wheels to make them move. Easy-fit construction, this set includes 26 straight tubes, 26 shaped tubes, 6 tubes, 6 cross tubes, 8 wheels in assorted vibrant colors for a total of 72 pieces. This set also comes in a durable stackable plastic container.

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 »