Editorial Review

You can listen for the call of the wild with this wooden pegpuzzle that features pictures of wild animals. Equipped with tiny redpegs, the nine puzzle pieces lift right out of the natural wood frame.The animals include easily recognizable favorites such as a tiger,elephants, a lion, and a giraffe, as well as more unusual animals: atoucan and a rhinoceros. The same pictures that are on the puzzle shapesare illustrated on the board, making it easy for little ones to placepieces when reassembling the puzzle. The wooden puzzle frame has roundededges and meaures 8.5 by 12 inches. --Marcie Bovetz ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Wood    3. Pegged    4. Animals    5. Learning    6. Toddler    7. Activity   

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Wood    3. Pegged    4. Learning    5. Toddler    6. Activity   

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Wood    3. Pegged    4. Learning    5. Toddler    6. Activity    7. Baby and Infant   

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Blocks    3. Learning    4. Wood    5. Toddler    6. Activity    7. Shape Sorting    8. Building Sets    9. Puzzles   

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Blocks    3. Learning    4. Wood    5. Toddler    6. Activity    7. Shape Sorting    8. Building Sets    9. Puzzles   

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Wood    3. Pegged    4. Learning    5. Toddler    6. Activity    7. Baby and Infant   

Editorial Review

One of the first steps in learning to read words and solve mathproblems is being able to recognize and label symbols. While your babymay not be naming the entire alphabet or managing multiplication by thetime she's 1 year old, this interlocking set certainly offers a firmfoundation for future reading and math learning. Each 12-by-12-inchpuzzle piece contains an easy-to-grasp, pullout numeral or letter ofthe alphabet; there are 60 pieces in all. Parents may need to helpyoung toddlers with assembling the mat, since it requires more detailedpuzzle-fitting skills. But children as young as 1 year old might beable to fit the large letters and numbers into the slots by themselves.This also makes a comfortable tumbling mat or a nicely cushioned playarea. The set comes in a clear vinyl storage case with a zip closure.--Hannah Reynolds ... Read more

Features

• Good base for future reading skills
• 60-piece floor puzzle
• Toddlers may need some guidance from adults when assembling
• Comes with a clear vinyl storage case

Reviews (22)

Works great as a soft play area!
I purchased this toy for my 9 month old son. We have hardwood floors throughout our house and it works great as a soft play area. Due to his age, I didn't expect him to play with it as a puzzle or understand the letters. He does chew on the various pieces. I have to watch to make sure he doesn't bite any pieces off but so far it hasn't been any issue. He likes to pull it apart but it's so easy to put back together...it usually only takes a few minutes. I think it's a great activity for him and a good introduction to letters and puzzles. I also have dogs and I love this playmat because it can easily be wiped down and cleaned. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this product and would highly recommend it.

excellent toy
First in response to other posts- I agree. Although this is a toy with big pieces and it's cushy it really is not meant for little kiddos. Teething babies chewing on this will leave bit marks on the pieces.

Having said that- this is a favorite at our house.

The pieces are easy to put together. They are big enough for little fingers to put the letters and numbers in the right hole with little effort. They also connect together to build things (such as cubes, boxes, walls). This makes it more than just a puzzle.

I look for toys that are easy to play with that encourage creative play and exploration. IF they are somewhat educational, then that is better. I also look for toys that have more than a button to push that makes noise or lights go on. I like toys that are somewhat quiet.

This toy fits into that completely.

We also take this with us outside and play with it. It gives the baby and nice clean place to sit.It is easy to set up and stores very compactly. It cleans off very easily.

THis is just a great toy and well played with at our house.
Enjoy.

Very soft and educational playmat
I got this for my children's room, a 3 year old boy and a 6 month old girl. We love sitting on it and playing since it makes a soft playmat on our hardwood floors as well as minimizing noise. It's very large so the family fits easily on it!My son loves to take all the letters out and put them back where they belong or jump between letters. He already knew all the letters when I got this mat but it has only emphasized his fascination with letters and added a new dimension to our word and letter play as well as other games. Cars and balls roll easily on it. The mat has numbers 0-9 which is good. The 6 month old has spit and drooled on it a bit and I have found it easy to clean under running water and wipe dry. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Puzzles    3. Learning    4. Floor Puzzles    5. Foam Puzzles    6. Toddler    7. Activity   

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great travel toy
I bought my twin sons this puzzle/peg toy for their 2nd birthday.They have loved this toy from the start.It is very colorful and that initially attracted them to it.Then they enjoyed putting pegs in the different holes.At first it was random, now at almost 3 years old, they like to sort by colors (orange pegs in the orange piece)and see how high the pegs can stack. They also love to count the pegs in each piece. The entire toy is very durable and if you lose a piece, Lauri will replace the part for a nominal charge.I love all of Lauri's toys and we bought the peg board and additional pegs.The primer pak is also a fun kit to take on the road.We take these toys to church, restaurants, and they are a great distraction when I have to make phone calls.They are quiet toys and they require no batteries. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Learning    3. Puzzles    4. Wood    5. Pegged    6. Activity   

Editorial Review

Your toddler will really get into the swing of things with thisentertaining soft bowling set. Visually stimulating, each of the stuffed clothballs and 8-inch-high pins is covered with a different red or black patternedcotton material. Easy for small hands to manage, and safe for teething infants,the set includes six bowling pins and two balls. But watch out--these are alsogreat for bopping the competition on the head. Machine washable and dryer safe.--Marianne Painter ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Pretend Play    3. Sports    4. Outdoor Play    5. Baby and Infant    6. Toddler    7. Learning    8. Hand-Eye Coordination    9. Stuffed Toys    10. Bean Bags   

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Flimsy pieces
My 2 1/2 year old was interested for about 5 minutes.The pieces are flimsy and won't stay together.My 4 year old didn't even last 2 minutes with the puzzles."It's broken, Mommy" when the pieces wouldn't stay together. ... Read more

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One of my favorite games
This is a fantastic game.As a teacher it is a great tool for teaching shapes, colors, and attributes.There are three ways to play this game depending on the level of the players.This has also been a great game at home with our own child. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Games    3. Learning    4. Board Games    5. Toddler    6. Activity   

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Wood   

Subjects:  1. Cards   

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Wood   

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Wood   

Editorial Review

These two durable puzzles will help your child learn letters and numbers.Made of multilayered cardboard on a wood base, the frames for these two puzzles--ingreen and red, respectively--will last for some time. The letters and numbers are alsomade from the same multilayered cardboard and resist bending or other damage. Withtheir bright colors, these puzzles are sure to please. (For ages 2 and older) --HeatherHawkins ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Puzzles    3. Wood    4. Learning    5. Toddler    6. Activity   

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A favorite
Not only does the toddler I bought this for play with it often but the older kids all enjoy sitting down to play it with him.He was able from first receiving it to sit by himself and remove the shapes and find the right spots to replace them, and did so without prompting.While the shapes are magnetic I find that I have to watch closely for them not to be misplaced because they do fall out somewhat easily.Not so much of a problem that I regret buying it.Overall it's a great activity for my 25 month old. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Puzzles    3. Toddler    4. Activity    5. Shape Sorting    6. Games   

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Wood   

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Puzzles    3. Jigsaw Puzzles    4. Easy Puzzles    5. Toddler    6. Baby and Infant    7. Activity   

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Wood