Toys That Develop Shape Recognition
Our Top 5 Picks
Excellerations Shapes Walking Rope Adventure
Excellerations Shapes Walking Rope for Kids Classroom Supplies invites children to embark on a delightful journey of learning! This colorful and engaging walking rope not only helps guide kids safely from one place to another, but it also serves as a dynamic tool for developing shape and color recognition skills. We love that it’s made from durable materials and is machine washable, making it perfect for repeated use in our busy classrooms or at home. 3-6 years
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Excellerations Shapes Walking Rope Adventure features durable, machine-washable materials that turn movement into a fun game of shapes and colors, making learning feel like playtime.
Classic Wooden Pattern Blocks for Early Learning
The Excellerations Classic Wooden Pattern Blocks are a vibrant and versatile set of 250 pieces that invite preschoolers to dive into the world of shapes and colors. Designed with young learners in mind, these durable wooden blocks support essential early math skills like counting, patterning, and shape recognition. As educators and parents, we love how they encourage children to explore spatial relationships while having fun and sparking creativity. Preschool
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Classic Wooden Pattern Blocks for Early Learning include 250 colorful pieces that transform math into an engaging adventure, making counting and patterning feel like pure playtime magic.
Excellerations Coin Jar: Fun Math Learning
Excellerations Counting Coins Jar is the perfect companion for our little learners as they dive into the world of numbers and money! Packed with 500 realistic coins, this educational toy not only makes counting and sorting exciting but also builds foundational math skills like shape and number recognition. As parents and educators, we appreciate the durability and thoughtful design of the jar, which makes it easy for tiny hands to explore and engage. 3+ years
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Excellerations Coin Jar includes 500 realistic coins that transform math learning into a tactile adventure, making counting and sorting feel like playtime while building confidence.
Excellerations Classroom Math Sorting Center Fun
Excellerations Classroom Math Sorting Center is an exciting way to engage young minds in early math skills! With 341 vibrant pieces, this educational toy transforms counting and sorting into a delightful activity, making learning feel like playtime. From colorful bear counters to versatile pattern blocks, children develop critical STEM skills, shape recognition, and number sense while exploring hands-on activities. 3-6 years
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Excellerations Classroom Math Sorting Center includes 341 vibrant pieces that turn math into a playful adventure, keeping little hands and minds engaged in meaningful exploration.
Festive 30th Birthday Streamers Delight
Beistle 3 Pieces Happy 30th Birthday Streamer sets the stage for a magical celebration! These vibrant, multicolor streamers not only add a pop of cheer to a 30th birthday party but also encourage creativity as kids (and adults! ) get involved in the decorating process. All ages
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Festive 30th Birthday Streamers Delight adds a pop of cheer with its vibrant colors, turning a birthday party into a fun and educational decorating session for all ages.
Geo Pegs: Shape and Color Fun!
edxeducation Geo Pegs and Peg Board Set is an exciting way for toddlers and preschoolers to explore shapes and colors while playing! With 36 vibrant pegs in appealing shapes like squares, circles, and triangles, our little ones will develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they stack and lace. This fantastic educational toy not only makes learning fun but also encourages problem-solving and creativity. 18 months+
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Geo Pegs: Shape and Color Fun! includes 36 vibrant pegs that transform playtime into a colorful learning adventure, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills in tiny hands.
Mickey's Musical Shape Train Adventure
The Disney Mickey Mouse Play n' Sort Activity Train is a delightful tool for our little ones aged 12 to 36 months. This engaging train not only plays cheerful tunes and features vibrant lights, but it also introduces shapes through four alphabet blocks, fostering essential fine motor skills and cognitive development. Parents and educators will appreciate how this fun, interactive toy brings joy while laying the groundwork for early learning. 12-36 months
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Mickey's Musical Shape Train Adventure plays cheerful tunes while introducing shapes through four alphabet blocks, making early learning feel like a playful journey with a beloved friend.
Dino Dangling Swirls: Celebrate in Style!
Little Dino Dangling Swirls are the perfect addition to your child's dinosaur-themed birthday celebration! These delightful hanging decorations not only create a visually captivating atmosphere but also spark kids’ imaginations and curiosity about the prehistoric world. As they marvel at the vibrant colors and playful shapes, children can enhance their recognition of shapes, colors, and even engage in storytelling. 3+ years
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Dino Dangling Swirls create a visually captivating atmosphere with playful shapes, allowing kids to celebrate their love for dinosaurs while sparking creativity and storytelling at every turn!
Mickey Mouse Shape Sorting Cube Fun
The Melissa & Doug Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Wooden Shape Sorting Cube is a delightful tool for early childhood learning designed for kiddos aged 2 to 5. This charming cube features nine vibrant, solid-wood shapes that make recognizing colors and shapes a playful adventure! As parents and educators, we know that promoting fine motor skills is essential, and this hands-on toy provides that vital opportunity through tactile exploration. 2-5 years
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Mickey Mouse Shape Sorting Cube Fun features nine vibrant wooden shapes that make learning colors and shapes feel like a joyful adventure, blending education with delightful playtime.
Magical Learning Fishbowl Adventure
The Fisher-Price Baby & Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn Magical Lights Fishbowl is an enchanting way for infants aged 6 months and older to explore early learning concepts. This interactive toy engages little ones with vibrant lights, joyful tunes, and charming educational phrases that teach the alphabet, shapes, and numbers, all while nurturing essential fine motor skills through easy put-and-take play. With its adorable aquatic friends and wobbly base, this fishbowl is not just fun; it beautifully introduces young minds to the wonders of cause and effect. 6 months to 3 years
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Magical Learning Fishbowl Adventure features vibrant lights and cheerful tunes, making early learning feel like a delightful underwater party that sparks curiosity and joy in little explorers.
Nautical Birthday Fun Awaits!
Unique Little Sailor Nautical 1st Birthday High Chair Decorating Kit is the perfect way to turn your baby boy's first birthday into an unforgettable educational journey! Not only does it add a splash of color and charm to the celebration, but each piece encourages fine motor skills as tiny hands explore! The bib and mat introduce your little one to textures and shapes while the mini banner and birthday hat foster creativity and imagination in their budding social interactions. 0-2 years
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Nautical Birthday Fun Awaits! features a delightful high chair decorating kit that transforms your baby's first birthday into an imaginative and educational play experience, making memories one texture at a time.
Take-Apart Airplane for Learning Fun
Take-Apart Airplane is not just a toy; it's an adventure waiting to happen! As fellow parents, we know how important it is for our toddlers to engage in playful learning. This delightful set encourages little ones to develop fine motor skills, recognize shapes, and explore the foundations of STEM concepts—all while having a blast creating their very own airplane! 3+ years
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Take-Apart Airplane features chunky pieces that are easy for small hands, making it a perfect blend of fun and skill-building as kids engineer their own aircraft adventures!
Fun & Interactive Dry Erase Dice for Learning
hand2mind Plastic Small Write-On/Wipe-Off Dice for Kids Ages 5-8 is the ultimate educational tool that turns learning into an exciting game! These versatile 2-inch dice, available in vibrant blue, green, purple, and yellow, allow our little learners to draw letters, numbers, and practice numeral operations, making math feel like a fun adventure. As parents and educators, we appreciate how these customizable foam dice can be personalized for every child, allowing for a hands-on experience that enhances their understanding of shapes, colors, and sight words. 5-8 years
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Fun & Interactive Dry Erase Dice for Learning feature customizable foam surfaces that make math and literacy feel like a game, inviting kids to explore and create as they learn.
Fun with Shapes and Colors!
The Fisher-Price Stacking Toy Baby's First Blocks is a delightful set of 10 colorful blocks designed for infants aged 6 months and older. This engaging toy not only introduces your little one to essential shapes and vibrant colors but also helps develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities as they sort, stack, and explore. With its easy-carry handle, it's perfect for on-the-go learning, making those everyday moments a chance for growth and discovery! 6+ months
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Fun with Shapes and Colors! includes 10 colorful blocks that transform everyday moments into delightful learning adventures, making shape and color discovery as thrilling as a treasure hunt.
Jungle Friends Learning Adventure Puzzle
The Learning Journey My First Big Floor Puzzle - Jungle Friends is an exciting introduction to problem-solving for toddlers aged 2 and up. This vibrant 12-piece puzzle, featuring adorable jungle animals, is designed to fit perfectly in little hands and provide a fun way for children to develop essential skills. As they piece together the friendly lion, zebra, and monkey, they’ll enhance their color and shape recognition while boosting their confidence in their abilities. 2+ years
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Jungle Friends Learning Adventure Puzzle features 12 vibrant pieces that make learning shapes and colors an engaging adventure, giving little hands and minds a delightful challenge.
Magformers Astronaut Adventure Set
Magformers Figure Plus Astronaut 6pc Set is an invitation for our little explorers to dive into the world of building and creativity! With its engaging magnetic tiles and adorable astronaut figure, this set is perfect for nurturing problem-solving skills and shape recognition in young minds. We love how these tiles promote independent thinking, boost self-esteem, and spark imaginative play. 3+ years
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Magformers Astronaut Adventure Set includes engaging magnetic tiles that ignite creativity and independent thinking, allowing kids to build their own intergalactic explorations while mastering important skills.
Magformers Super Triangle Building Fun
Magformers Super Triangle 12 Piece Set is a delightful way for kids to unlock their creativity while honing essential skills. These vibrant magnetic tiles encourage exploration and problem-solving as children build and invent their own structures. By playing with these engaging shapes, young minds develop critical thinking, spatial awareness, and shape recognition. 3+ years
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Magformers Super Triangle Building Fun includes 12 vibrant magnetic tiles that spark imagination, turning learning into a magnetic adventure filled with colorful creations.
Kids Giant Polydron Linking Shapes Set
The Educational Advantage Kids Giant Polydron Linking Shapes Set is an exciting tool for young learners aged 2 and up. With 16 vibrant, oversized pieces, this interactive play set not only teaches children about shapes but also encourages tactile exploration and shape recognition. As parents and educators, we appreciate that each chunky piece is designed for tiny hands, helping to develop fine motor skills while engaging our little ones in creative, imaginative play. 2+ years
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Kids Giant Polydron Linking Shapes Set features 16 vibrant, oversized pieces that invite hands-on learning while developing creativity and fine motor skills in tiny hands.
Hape Forest Animal Tactile Puzzle Game
The Hape Forest Animal Tactile Puzzle Game transforms playtime into an exciting, sensory adventure! Perfect for little explorers, this engaging puzzle encourages toddlers to match animals not just by shapes, but also by the delightful textures each creature offers. As they play, kids develop essential skills such as fine motor coordination and language—practicing adjectives to describe how each animal feels. 2-4 years
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Hape Forest Animal Tactile Puzzle Game features delightful textures that invite little hands to explore while learning to describe their favorite furry friends—fun and educational, all in one!
Hape Polar Animal Tactile Puzzle
The Hape Polar Animal Tactile Puzzle Game is a delightful adventure for your little ones, helping them discover where each animal truly belongs! With its vibrant colors and unique textures, this puzzle is more than just a game—it’s a hands-on learning experience that hones shape recognition and tactile exploration. As babies and toddlers engage with the adorable polar animals, they’ll practice using descriptive language to convey feelings about each animal’s texture, enriching their vocabulary and sensory understanding. 2-4 years
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Hape Polar Animal Tactile Puzzle features unique textures that spark sensory exploration and vocabulary development, making learning about polar animals a playful and enriching experience.
Inspire Young Minds with Magformers
The Magformers Tileblox Inspire 42-Piece Set is a fantastic educational tool designed to spark creativity in our little builders. With a combination of triangles, squares, rectangles, and more, children can explore geometry while developing problem-solving skills and shape recognition through hands-on play. This engaging STEM toy promotes independent thinking and boosts self-esteem as kids experience the joy of bringing their imaginative constructs to life. 3+ years
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Magformers Tileblox Inspire 42-Piece Set allows kids to explore geometry through magnetic tiles, making engineering dreams a hands-on reality while building confidence in their creations.
Engage with Excellerations Fruit Chunky Puzzle
Excellerations Fruit Chunky Puzzle is a delightful way to introduce your little ones to the joys of problem-solving! Designed specifically for toddler hands, these chunky wooden pieces not only promote fine motor skills but also enhance hand-eye coordination as children learn to fit shapes together. With its vibrant colors and familiar fruit imagery, this puzzle encourages exploration and cognitive development while keeping screen time at bay. 2-5 years
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Engage with Excellerations Fruit Chunky Puzzle offers chunky wooden pieces that make learning about shapes and colors a vibrant, hands-on experience that sparks young imaginations.
Engaging Timy First Bead Maze Toy
Timy First Bead Maze is a delightful adventure for our little ones! Packed with colorful sea creatures and vibrant beads, this toy isn’t just fun—it's a fantastic tool for enhancing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory development. As we guide our toddlers through the maze, we're not only encouraging play but also helping them recognize shapes and colors. 2-4 years
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Engaging Timy First Bead Maze Toy is filled with colorful sea creatures and vibrant beads, making each learning moment a delightful underwater adventure for tiny hands and curious minds!
UNiPLAY Plump Blocks: Build to Learn!
UNiPLAY Plump Soft Building Blocks are the perfect introduction to a world of imagination and learning! Designed for little hands from just 3 months old, these colorful, jumbo blocks support early cognitive development, motor skills, and creativity. As our children stack, balance, and construct their own castles and roads, they also explore concepts like colors, shapes, and measurements in a playful way. 3 months+
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UNiPLAY Plump Blocks are colorful, jumbo soft building blocks that let little ones stack and create while they explore their imagination safely—no sharp corners to worry about!