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These blocks can be used to demonstrate math concepts like symmetry, fractions, measurements and geometry. Kids can explore how shapes relate to each other as they create their own geometric patterns and see how certain shapes fit into others. Sorting these blocks by shape, pattern and color is just the start of the learning opportunities these blocks provide. This set has 250 blocks and is recommended for kids 3 and older.
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This 155-piece set gives kids freedom to either design their own patterns or create a pattern from one of the given flashcards. The flashcards have varying degrees of difficulty, so kids can do the ones most suitable for them. The wooden blocks are high-quality and safe for little kids to use. This set promotes the development of hand-eye coordination and creativity. Recommended for kids 5 and older.
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With this set, kids can explore linear and area measurement, fractions and other forms of problem-solving. The set comes with a teacher guide, which provides various learning activities that can be performed with the blocks. Children ages 5 to 13 will have their imaginations come to life as they create various images and patterns with the included shapes and colors.
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The Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards set is a classic learning tool used to promote color recognition, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. Made for children ages 3 to 6, this product includes 120 wood pieces and five double-sided, hand-painted boards. This set is ideal for teaching early-elementary math concepts as kids create various images, such as flowers, cars and pyramids.
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This flashcard game introduces kids to new words while also teaching them how to recognize different shapes and colors. The 36 colorful, wooden pieces are large, making them easy to grasp and difficult to lose. The 60 double-sided flashcards have a design on one side and clues to help create it on the other. Recommended for children ages 3 and up.
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This activity, which comes with 130 pattern blocks and 24 design cards, is useful for promoting spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, color recognition and problem-solving. On the cards, designs at varying levels of complexity allow kids of all ages and skill levels to engage with the pieces, learning how to count or solve equations as they create colorful pictures with the shapes. This activity gives kids a colorful visual with which to learn math, either in the classroom or at home. Recommended for children ages 3 and up.
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The possibilities are endless when it comes to the designs that can be created with this block set. Children can use their imagination — or the 24 included design cards — to make bugs, rockets, houses and more with the 155 blocks of varying colors and shapes. The design cards offer varying levels of difficulty to ensure the activity continues to be challenging for many years to come. Playing with these blocks can promote children’s intellectual development as they learn how to count and figure out how each shape fits together. This option is great for kids ages 3 to 7.
Expert Commentary
“These pattern games and puzzles are excellent ways to task your child with a simple, joyful challenge. These blocks are the perfect size and shape for small hands that are still learning how to perfect their use and grip.”