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Calling all puzzle and pattern lovers! Imagination Patterns features the same popular shapes and puzzles as our original Imagination Magnets set, but adds cheerful checks, snappy stripes and polka dots! It's time to boost your child's fine motor and visual-thinking skills with this strategic building tool! Imagination Patterns features a sturdy wood carrying case with durable hinges and rope handles. Inside, 42 brightly-colored wooden magnetic blocks can be arranged on the board to replicate any of the 50 full-color puzzles, such as animals, faces, vehicles, flowers, structures and more! Plus, the magnetic creation surface doubles as a dry-erase board. The colorful pattern cards are numbered in order of difficulty, ranging from beginner to expert. As each pattern becomes more challenging, patience and confidence is gained through trial and error. Once recreating the patterns has been mastered, creativity takes over through free play. Imagination Patterns inspires hours of continuous play and will quickly become a household favorite!

• Teaches colors, shapes, counting and fine motor skills
• Promotes spatial relation, pattern recognition and concentration
• Durable carrying case and wooden pieces—easy transport and cleanup
• Problem solving becomes a work of art that's rewarding to a variety of ages
• Work independently or together and create a sense of accomplishment

KEVA® Brain Builders Junior will train brains to think in a whole new dimension- a great first step towards STEM. Features photos of fun, recognizable objects to replicate-letters, numbers, the sun, dragonfly and more! The set includes 20 KEVA planks, puzzle cards and instructions that fit neatly in a zippered carrying case, making them the perfect on-the-go activity. For ages 4 and up.

Build your own authentic catapult with planks, a little glue and the help of easy, step-by-step instructions. Then let the fun and experiments begin! What shoots farther, a marshmallow or a piece of macaroni? How does the objects course change when you pull the arm back to different points? If you make the flight deck higher, how does it affect the hurl? Includes pre-drilled planks, wood glue, leather strap, ruler, rubber bands, cup, 2 balls, target mat, fasteners and instructions.

Take hands-on learning to the next level with KEVA Contraptions! Create intricate, tunnels, towers, ramps and chutes with this interactive STEM tool! No glue, no connectors, just simple stacking and the laws of gravity. Each Contraptions construction set comes with 200 high-precision KEVA planks and two specially designed bouncy balls that are lightweight for maximum action! The detailed guide book shows you the steps needed to build numerous clever builds and is loaded with dozens of full-color photos, ideas and inventing tips. As you build, learn the principals of slope, velocity, force, momentum and balance. The "bounce" of the ball provides some of the most surprising moves—make it twist, bump, hop and stop. Projects vary in difficultly, making it suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. Once you've mastered the suggested builds, use your imagination to create your own! KEVA Contraptions is an inspiration to future engineers, architects and designers and provides an amazing array of creative possibility. Learn the basics of physics and engineering. Strengthens analytical skills, resilience and creativity. Guide book is loaded with instructions, photos, ideas and tips. Includes 200 durable planks and two specially designed KEVA balls. Simple, high-quality materials for countless hours of fun . Age Recommendation: Ages 7 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - This toy is a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.

Young thinkers can design unbelievable ball track structures via simple, stacking planks. No glue, no connectors-just loads of constructive fun! The 50-Plank Set helps kids get things rolling with two balls and an instruction book detailing how to build a "Shooting Gallery," "Turbine," "Step Curve" and more. Fully compatible with the larger, 200-Plank KEVA Contraptions Set (not included). Ages 7 and up.

No glue or connectors required...simply stack the precision-milled, solid pine KEVA planks to create buildings, monuments and geometric forms. Its the ideal activity to help kids gain an understanding of balance and proportion, as well as an interest in architecture, building and design. A 24-page, full-color idea booklet with build-out instructions is also included. Compatible with the larger, 400-Plank KEVA Structures Set (not included). Ages 5 and up.

Our versatile Pattern Play blocks are a great introduction to math concepts like sorting, matching, symmetry, congruence and fractions. This high-quality set fits just-so into its wood tray, with vibrant colors and unusual shapes that build spatial skills. Includes 40 exceptionally well-finished wood blocks, a 10.5"-square wood building tray, 40 Pattern Cards and a drawstring canvas storage bag.

Recommended Ages: Ages 2 and up

Cubes that keep you guessing and rails that go the distance really ramp up your marble run fun! The unique design of Q-BA-MAZE cubes allow for a limitless range of configuration options. The 7.5-inch straight-away rails connect easily to any cube or to each other to create tracks that send your marbles zigzagging through the maze of colorful cubes. Plus, the precision engineering of the double-exit cubes gets everyone wondering, "Which way will the marbles go?" Includes 82 cubes, 18 straight-away rails, 4 coaster tubes, 4 marble catchers and 30 steel marbles.

Say goodbye to boredom and challenge your mind and each other with this family-fun puzzle game! Q-bitz offers three types of visual challenges, making it the perfect game for multiple playing styles. Round one of this popular MindWare game is all about speed as players race to manipulate their cubes to copy the pattern on the Q-bitz pattern card. In round two, players roll all of their cubes on the table like dice. Using the cubes as rolled (face up), players place as many cubes as possible in the tray to recreate the pattern shown on the card. Players race to re-roll all remaining unusable cubes until they roll the shapes that are needed to complete the pattern. Round three really tests brain power: players study the pattern card for ten seconds, flip it face down and then re-create the pattern from memory!

• Teaches symmetry, visual dexterity and friendly competition
• Stimulates the brain to use spatial reasoning and memory skills
• Offers 3 ways to play and design cards that vary in difficulty, making it an exciting fast-paced game for all ages
• Includes 80 Q-bitz cards, 4 wooden trays and 4 sets of 16 cubes
• For 2 to 4 players, ages 8 and up

Qwirkle is as simple as matching colors and shapes, but this game also requires tactical maneuvers and well-planned strategy. Earn points by building rows and columns of blocks that share a common shape or color. Look for opportunities to score big by placing a tile that touches multiple pieces with matching attributes. The player with the most points wins! 108 wooden blocks. 2 to 4 players.


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Seek-a-Boo! "Where's the duck?" "Can you find the apple?" This fun activity game helps young children learn the names of colors, shapes, animals, foods and more while seeking and finding each match. Includes 36 large, round "Seek Me" photo cards to scatter face down around the room, and 36 matching "Find Me" cards for a parent or teacher to call out. Includes a special guide for parents with game play variations for younger and older children. For 2 or more players. Ages 18 months and up.

The Sensory Genius line allows busy hands to be productively active so the mind can focus. The Sensy Band's soothing textured silicone is the secret behind it's ability to calm and focus the mind. The bright orange band is easy to "slap" on and take off and adjusts to any wrist size. When not worn the Sensy Band is fun and satisfying to bend and curl. The soft silicone bristles are irresistible to the touch. Ages 5+.

Squooz is another of the Sensory Genius products. Sqwooz is the squishy, squashy way to relieve stress and eliminate excess energy. The super pliable ball is easy to squeeze and stretch-yet it always returns to it's original shape. Sqwooz is tear-resistant and free of harmful BPAs and phthalates. Ages 5+.

The Sensory Genius' line of Stress Balls allows busy hands to be productively active so the mind can focus. A gentle texture and squishy composition make these colorful balls hard to ignore. Three different levels of resistance provide the right amount of stress relief or hand strengthening exercise. Sooth anxiety, increase blood flow to fingers and hands, and build strength. Ages 5+.

Our tactile block game combines logic and strategy with easy-to-learn rules. Plan your moves to create columns and rows of matching colors and shapes; score big when you place a tile that works in multiple directions. It's perfect for travel, with 0.75" solid wood tiles in a zippered pouch. 108 tiles. 2 to 4 players.