Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog - Toddler Montessori Toys, Stacking Shape, Gifts For Boys And Girls, Sorting And Matching Skill Activities, Educational Games, Kindergarten

Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog - Toddler Montessori Toys, Stacking Shape, Gifts For Boys And Girls, Sorting And Matching Skill Activities, Educational Games, KindergartenColor: Multi color Features: DEVELOPS ESSENTIAL FINE MOTOR SKILLS Colorful, quills help toddlers strengthen hand muscles, and enhance hand eye coordination as they remove and place the pieces in the hedgehog's back GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD Perfect for ages 18 months and up, this versatile toy evolves from simple play for toddlers to teaching colors, counting, and pattern recognition for preschoolers PROVIDES ENGAGING SENSORY PLAY The specially designed

Color: Multi-color

Features:

• DEVELOPS ESSENTIAL FINE MOTOR SKILLS - Colorful, quills help toddlers strengthen hand muscles, and enhance hand-eye coordination as they remove and place the pieces in the hedgehog's back
• GROWS WITH YOUR CHILD - Perfect for ages 18 months and up, this versatile toy evolves from simple play for toddlers to teaching colors, counting, and pattern recognition for preschoolers
• PROVIDES ENGAGING SENSORY PLAY - The specially designed quills with easy-grip texture captivate children's attention, encouraging focus and concentration while providing valuable tactile stimulation
• PROMOTES COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT - Numbered holes in the hedgehog's back create natural opportunities for learning number identification, counting skills, and color matching through playful exploration
• PRACTICAL SMART DESIGN - Includes storage compartment inside the hedgehog to keep all 12 quills organized and contained, making cleanup easy and ensuring no pieces get lost during travel or storage

Details: Meet Spike, the colorful hedgehog who needs your child's help to get his quills back! This adorable fine motor skills toy has quickly become a favorite among parents, educators, and children alike for its simple yet effective approach to early childhood development. As little hands grasp the chunky, peg-shaped quills and carefully place them into the holes on Spike's back, they're actually building crucial hand muscles and developing the fine motor coordination that will support future writing, buttoning, and other important skills. But Spike offers so much more than just motor skills development. Parents and teachers love using this versatile toy to introduce color recognition by asking children to identify or sort the quills by color. The numbered holes on Spike's back (1-12) make counting practice fun and concrete, while the different colored quills invite creative pattern-making and sequencing activities. Parents consistently report that Spike engages children for extended periods -Many find it remarkable how this seemingly simple toy holds children's interest from 18 months through preschool years, adapting to their developing skills and understanding. Whether used for independent play or guided learning activities, Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog combines playful engagement with developmental benefits

EAN: 0765023889048

Release Date: 01-04-2019

Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 7.1 x 3.8 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Toy

Part Number: LER8904

model number: LER8904