2019 Catalog
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Cover art: All About Me Block Play People Guidecraft, in conjunction with the World Forum Foundation, connected with preschools globally to create a sharing and collaborative project using wooden block shapes as a physical metaphor for self and identity. For more information, please visit Guidecraft.com/art-lessons.
Icon Key new New Item
Magnetic
3+ Age
STEM
Block Play
pg. 16
Block Science
pg. 40
Natural Play
pg. 54
PowerClix®
pg. 66
IO Blocks®
pg. 86
Texo®
pg. 100
Better Builders®
pg. 102
Grippies®
pg. 108
Light
pg. 124
Manipulatives
pg. 130
Social-Emotional Toys
pg. 162
Index
pg. 168
Rubberwood
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Block Play
Concept Card Features: Related Words Help children connect what they build to new words and real life examples, solidifying their understanding of the lessons they learn.
Themes and Inspiration Use the Notch Blocks concept cards as a way to encourage children to recreate their surroundings, promote imaginative play and encourage their critical thinking skills.
Block Play
Build Your World Children use their engineering skills to construct familiar structures and work collaboratively to create mazes, roadways and small cities to play in.
Notch Blocks Great for indoor or outdoor use and made from FSC certified eucalyptus wood. Blocks feature smooth-sanded edges and notches that lock together allowing for big structures and endless building possibilities. Store in a cool, dry place. Includes 10 double-sided concept cards. Smallest block measures 3"W x 6"L x 1.125"H. Largest block measures 3"W x 30"L x 1.125"H.
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Block Play
“Given the time and materials, children will build as tall as they can, as wide as they can, as big as they can, and as complex as they can.” —Sandra Duncan Bringing the Outside In
new Notch Blocks Storage Cart Transport Notch Blocks inside and outside the classroom easily with the spacious, durable Notch Blocks Storage Cart. Barrel bolt construction keeps the wide, solid wood cart sturdy. Features freely rotating, plate casters for easy movement in any direction. Cleats on the top of the cart provide additional piece storage. Notch Blocks not included. Measures 32.5" W x 18" D x 29" H. 3+ G6111 *Notch Blocks sold separately.
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Block Play
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Block Play
new All About Me Block Play People Set Encourage children to create self-portraits on wooden blocks, which can then be used in the block play area to combine the concepts of self-identity and constructivist play. Set features 50 solid beech wood blocks in five tones and heights to suit the child’s representation. An accompanying All About Me Art Lesson provides teachers with guidelines to help facilitate the art activity. Markers not included. Each block measures approximately 2" W x .5" D x 3" H. 3+ G6223 50 pc. set
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Block Play
The World Forum FoundationTM Guidecraft, in conjunction with the World Forum Foundation, connected with preschools globally to create a sharing and collaborative project using wooden block shapes as a physical metaphor for self and identity. Participating schools received Guidecraft’s All About Me Block Play People Set (see page 25) and teacher guidelines to help facilitate the art activity, which encouraged children to draw themselves, family members and friends on pieces of wood. Afterwards, children were encouraged to use their self-portraits in the block play area, blending self-expression with STEM play. This international project connected schools and the wonderful gift of children’s artwork to the World Forum community, whose mission is to create an on-going global exchange of ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children in diverse settings.
Unit Blocks Unit Blocks foster a multitude of cognitive and physical skills in a young child such as teamwork, fine motor skills and basic STEM concepts. These eco-friendly rubberwood blocks with smooth-sanded edges are designed to complement Block Science Foundation Sets or to use as stand-alone sets. Available in five sizes with a lifetime guarantee.
2+ G2101B Set A - 28 pc. set G2111B Set B - 56 pc. set G2121B Set C - 84 pc. set G2141 Set D - 135 pc. set G2151 Set E - 218 pc. set
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Mini Hollow Blocks This 16-piece set is constructed with birch plywoods and solids, and sized to standard unit blocks. Indoor use only. Largest block measures 11"W x 5.5"D x 2.75"H. Smallest block measures 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 1.25"H.
3+ G97079
Block Play
Hollow Blocks Oversized, hollow 16-piece set is made of birch plywoods and solids. Smooth-sanded blocks have rounded edges and a sealed finish. For indoor use only. Largest block measures 15.5"W x 8"D x 4"H. Smallest block measures 4"W x 8"D x 4"H.
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Block Play
Arches & Tunnels A creative addition to traditional or thematic block play in the classroom. Children integrate the smooth arches and tunnels into their block play worlds as independently stacked and balanced structures or incorporate them with familiar block sets. The tunnels feature rounded edges and smoothly sanded wood surfaces. Set of 10 includes 2 tunnels and 8 arches. Each tunnel measures 11"W x 11"D x 5.5"H. Each arch measures 11"W x 2.75"D x 5.5"H.
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Rainbow Blocks Smooth hardwood frames have transparent, acrylic windows for colorful stimulation while building. Now featuring an inset, linear element in each window to reinforce the given shape in activities based in geometry. Block sets are designed to fit standard unit block measurements.
2+ G3015 10 pc. set G3016 30 pc. set
Mirror Blocks An exploration of light, reflection and identification. Set of 10 Mirror Blocks features hardwood frames with soft, rounded corners and double-sided, reflective interior panels. Sized to standard unit block measurements.
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Block Play
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Sensory Rainbow Blocks An adventure in color, light and sound. Combine and stack the blocks to create new and exciting sensory experiences using the multiple shapes and styles. Smooth hardwood frames have sensory windows for colorful stimulation while building. Block sets are designed to fit standard unit block measurements.
2+ G3012 Crystal Bead G3013 Shimmering Water G3014 Sand
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Jr. Rainbow Blocks Smooth hardwood frames with inset, colorful, transparent acrylic windows are ideal for color exploration and light table activities. One-third smaller than unit block size.
2+ G3082 20 pc. set G3083 40 pc. set
Block Play
Stacking Rainbow Pyramid Six hardwood stacking squares feature inset acrylic windows for stacking, sorting, building, sequencing and creating imaginative, colorful constructions. Largest square measures 7"W x 2"D x 7"H.
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Block MatesÂŽ Building upon the foundation of unit blocks, Block Mates are designed to enhance the original principles of block play through themed exploration sets. Pieces fit standard unit blocks and can be built in their natural form or mixed and matched with other pieces to create new, imaginative vehicles or creatures. Gasket design ensures a snug fit. Unit Blocks not included.
3+ G7601 Farm Animals G7602 Dinosaurs G7603 Safari G7604 Community Vehicles G7605 Construction Vehicles
2+ G7600 Hardwood Unit Block - 5 pc. set *Unit Blocks sold separately.
Block Play
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Concept Card Features: Build Your World Children’s play is a reflection of how they interpret the world around them, and blocks encourage them to build what they see.
Related Words Help children connect what they build with vocabulary terms and real life examples, solidifying their understanding of the lessons they learn.
Themes and Inspiration Use these cards to provoke and engage children’s imagination and creativity while building with blocks.
Block Science This pioneering extension of the unit block system adds a rich layer of cognitive development to traditional classroom block play. Block Science Foundation Sets enhance and expand on traditional block play by encouraging early engineering concepts, collaboration, spatial thinking, problem solving and STEM skills. Plastic building and roadway clips stabilize builds, bridges and loops, while little cars carrying algebraic people inspire hours of collaborative, educational play. Three sizes of Block Science Foundation Sets and corresponding Unit Blocks Sets (sold separately) allow educators to purchase the perfect size and level for their unique needs. Use Foundation Sets with traditional unit blocks or purchase corresponding Unit Blocks Sets for an introduction to the new narrative of block play, Block Science. For more information on piece counts and suggested activities, please visit guidecraft.com/block-science. 800.524.3555
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Engineering Failure Block Science vehicles have a level of complexity that’s indicative to the system as a whole. Move the axels too far apart and the vehicle may fail to follow the radius of a curve, falling off the roadway. Position them too close together and you may also experience an engineering failure. These simple lessons, learned through trial and error, construction and deconstruction, are built into the Block Science system to encourage open-ended experimentation in a play-based, social environment.
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“Wooden unit blocks do not only afford long-lasting play, but also fundamental educational lessons that will be invaluable in later life.” — Pamela C. Phelps and Laura L. Stannard Children’s Blocks and Constructive Play
Block Science Table
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Add height and layers of motion, gravity and force to your block play center with the innovative Block Science Table. Designed to be used with and store all the Block Science Foundation Set C and Unit Block Set C pieces, this sturdy birch plywood table creates an all-in-one center for block play. Children use the multi-level table to create cities, subways, secret tunnels and more. When play time is over, simply store your Block Science and Unit Block sets in the lower shelves. Foundation Set and Unit Blocks sold separately. Measures 46" L x 33.5" W x 22.5" H.
Cutouts Cutouts on the top and sides of the table provide the perfect place to create long ramps, extending play outside the table. The cutout in the laminate table top has a removable cover so children can choose when to incorporate ramps into their builds.
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Block Science Foundation Sets Smooth-sanded beech wood pieces are designed to work with all standard unit blocks. Available in three sizes with corresponding Unit Blocks Sets sold separately. Eco-friendly rubberwood blocks with smooth-sanded edges are designed to complement Block Science Foundation Sets or function as stand-alone sets. Set of 10 doublesided concept cards inlcuded.
3+ G2100R G2101B G2110R G2111B
Foundation Set A - 55 pc. set Unit Blocks Set A - 28 pc. set Foundation Set B - 92 pc. set Unit Blocks Set B - 56 pc. set *Unit Blocks sold separately.
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Block Science Foundation Sets 3+ G2120R Foundation Set C - 155 pc. set G2121B Unit Blocks Set C - 84 pc. set *Unit Blocks sold separately.
G2120R + G2121B
Concept Cards All Foundation Sets feature 10 double-sided concept cards. Inspire play with example builds and real-world imagery. Make connections and build vocabularly with related words.
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Block Science People Five additional Block Science children and three additional adult figures enhance group learning of key mathematical concepts, literacy and other social skills.
3+ G2310P 8 pc. set
G2310P
Block Science Car Set Aspiring drivers can add more movement to any Block Science Foundation Set with a set of two cars, four wheel clips and two rope hitches.
3+ G2320C 8 pc. set
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Block Science Big Block Trucks Building upon the multi-faceted early childhood development benefits of block play, each sturdy wooden truck is designed to teach children about simple machines (such as levers, wheels and axles, gears and pendulums) and STEM concepts. Also encourages teamwork, social interaction and self-expression. Each truck measures approximately 14.75"H x 5.5"D x 8.75"L.
3+ G7530 Cement Mixer G7532 Tow Truck
G7531 Dump Truck G7533 Wrecking Ball
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Natural Play
Inspiration Card Features: Connecting to the Outdoors Dynamic photography encourages children to find natural elements, connect to their unique sensory qualities and consider their purpose.
Themes and Related Words Vocabulary terms and real life examples help children connect and communicate the lessons they learn through meaningful dialogue.
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Treasure Tubes
Explore and store natural elements in a set of 8 round, transparent tubes with friction-fit, removable lids. Easily switch found objects and liquids in and out of the sturdy acrylic tubes for 360° viewing; observe, analyze and curate. Available in clear or primary; ideal for color and light table activities. Additional objects not included. Small tube measures: 3" Dia. x 3.5"H. Large tube measures : 3"Dia. x 5.75"H.
3+ G3086 Clear G3087 Primary
Natural Play
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Natural Play Children are hands-on learners. If not provided instructions, they will create rules, observations and hypotheses all on their own. When this type of organic learning is encouraged and supported, a child’s natural curiosities and scientific skills only continue to grow. With nature-based toys and learning areas in the classroom, educators offer children the hands-on and sensory experiences vital for their growth and development. This practice promotes collaboration, discovery and critical thinking skills and encourages children to bring the discoveries and experiences they have outside into the classroom. G3086
Natural Play
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Treasure Blocks Display or observe small objects and treasures through inset, transparent acrylic windows. Sturdy hardwood frames have removable panels which are available in clear or primary colors. Set of 8 blocks; additional objects not included. Largest block measures 5.5"L x 5.5"W x 2"H.
3+ G3084 Clear G3085 Primary
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Inspiration Cards Beautiful photography encourages children to find creative solutions for building familiar objects and environments with organic blocks.
new Wood Stackers River Stones Invite children to build and stack using blocks inspired by the natural, polished shapes of river rocks. The rounded, wooden stones are sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful, natural grain and tones of the wood pieces. Different sizes help children understand weight, gravity and relationships. Set of 20 blocks. Features 10 double-sided inspiration cards.
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Inspiration Cards Beautiful photography encourages children to find creative solutions for building with organic blocks in nature.
Real World Examples Children can interpret and recreate their surroundings, promote imaginative play and develop their critical thinking skills.
Natural Play
new Wood Stackers Standing Stones Inspired by prehistoric building blocks, these geometric, wooden stones foster a child’s curiosity for creating ancient structures using organic, natural materials. Each wooden block is sanded smooth to highlight the beautiful, natural grain and tones of the wood pieces. Set of 20 blocks. Features 10 double-sided inspiration cards.
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Magnification Blocks Six stacking squares with inset lenticular windows are ideal for exploring natural, tactile and other detailed materials found inside the classroom or out in nature. Largest square measures 7"W x 7"D x 2"H.
2+ G3018
Natural Play
Branch Blocks Natural and unscripted play patterns emerge through organic building and dramatic play inspiration. Intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the inherent benefits of outdoor play. 36 wood pieces included. Features 10 double-sided inspiration cards. 3+ G6770
Inspiration Cards Provoke and engage children’s imaginations and creativity while building with blocks. Help children connect what they build to real life examples, solidifying their understanding of the lessons they learn.
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Activity Cards Children can connect what they build with vocabulary terms and real life examples, solidifying their understanding of the lessons they learn as they play. Encourage them to find their own loose pieces to add to their builds.
Naturally Inspired The hand-picked colors of our magnetic pieces draw inspiration from colors found in natural, outdoor environments.
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Cultural Exploration Children build what they see. Each Activity Card demonstrates 2D to 3D building principles and environments showing preschool children in a variety of settings and countries. These multicultural examples help shape and nurture a child’s exploration of their own world and the world at large.
Container Theory PowerClix are used to sort, classify and create. Using examples in the Activity Cards, children build upon their innate sense of order and classification by sorting the locally and naturally found objects by material, texture, quantity and type.
“When children take apart, examine, and reassemble loose parts, they are practicing critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.” —Sandra Duncan Bringing the Outside In
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Metal Sorting Base Magnetic pieces stay in place when sorted after play.
PowerClix® Frames Natural
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Combine organic material from outdoor exploration with the inherent classification nature of the PowerClix System. The Frames Natural set is perfect for exploring patterning, STEM construction and loose parts theory, both inside and outside the classroom. Activity Cards feature beautiful images for children to use as building inspiration. Organize and store PowerClix pieces easily with the new magnetic storage packaging. The metal plate may be used as a building base as well.
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new PowerClixÂŽ Frames Clear These clear frame pieces integrate math, patterning and geometry into creative, magnetic play. Children build 2D and 3D builds on the included build mat, which encourages constructive play and building to scale using measuring units. Activity Cards provide real life examples for children to draw inspiration from. Organize and store PowerClix pieces easily with the new magnetic storage packaging. The metal plate may be used as a building base as well.
4+ G9203 74 pc. set
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Activity Cards and Build Mat Use the inspirational pictures and word prompts on the double-sided Activity Cards to encourage children to build simple to complex structures with their Frames Clear set. The build mat provides a space for children to measure units and build using scale.
Metal Sorting Base Magnetic pieces stay in place when sorted after play.
“This is a placeholder quote for clear. This is a placeholder quote. —Rethinking the Classroom Landscape
PowerClix® Clear PowerClix Solids have beautiful, translucent solid plastic pieces. The Solids sets are excellent for introduction to the basics of magnetism, volume and mass, as well as color theory.
4+ G9420 24 pc. set
Frames
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Organics
Discover the System Frames
The PowerClix® System Solids, Frames and Organics—three unique sets that integrate flawlessly to let you explore and build with endless creativity. The easy click ‘n connect pieces, with super-strong magnetic force, allow for fast, simple and powerful 2D and 3D modeling. Solids
Included with each set is the PowerClix Creativity Guide which provides themes and inspiration for young builders, while introducing them to the basics of STEM concepts. The PowerClix System is the recipient of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio’s Platinum Best Toy Award.
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PowerClixÂŽ Solids PowerClix Solids have beautiful, translucent solid plastic pieces. The Solids sets are excellent for introduction to the basics of magnetism, volume and mass, as well as color theory.
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PowerClixÂŽ Frames Frames have colorful, translucent plastics and geometric shapes that allow for open-ended, magnetic 2D and 3D constructions.
4+ G9199 26 pc. set G9200 48 pc. set G9201 74 pc. set G9202 100 pc. set
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PowerClix® Organics Recipient of The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval and winner of Parents’ Choice Gold Award and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award. Organics are designed and inspired by shapes and forms found in nature, allowing for unique magnetic building.
5+ G9430 26 pc. set G9431 48 pc. set G9432 74 pc. set G9433 100 pc. set
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3 in 1 Constructions
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PowerClix速 Racers Design Set The PowerClix magnetic building toy system goes for the win with its aerodynamic Racers set. Build vibrantly-colored performance race cars from 41 unique snap-on pieces. Customize your race car build with decals, a spoiler, bumper, fenders, motors, dual exhaust, side scoops or a roll bar for endless combinations of decked out racing vehicles. Sturdy wheels and axels and streamlined magnetic parts make building and altering each vehicle a snap. Works seamlessly with all other sets in the PowerClix building system. Also available as an app-enabled Bluetooth速 Racers Design Set.
5+ G9462 Racers Design Set G9463US Bluetooth速 Racers Design Set G9463INT Bluetooth速 Racers Design Set
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3 in 1 Constructions
PowerClix速 Construction Vehicles Sets
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The award-winning PowerClix magnetic building toy system hits the road with its Construction Vehicles sets. Build a sturdy front loader, dump truck, bulldozer or endless open-ended vehicle combinations using the simple click-on pieces. Fully articulating wheels and axels and magnetic parts make building and altering each vehicle a snap. Works seamlessly with all other sets in the PowerClix building system. Also available as an app-enabled Bluetooth速 Construction Vehicles Set.
5+ G9460 Construction Vehicles G9461US Bluetooth速 Construction Vehicles G9461INT Bluetooth速 Construction Vehicles
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Concept Card Features: Related Words and Photography Help children connect what they build with vocabulary terms and real-life examples, further contextualizing their experiences.
Inspiration Use these cards to provoke and engage children’s imaginations and creativity while building with IO Blocks.
Dramatic Play Cows and people are a key component of the IO Blocks Tabletop System, helping children construct storylines and weave their own contextualized experiences into an open-ended system.
New Components: Tabletop Base and Gears The large, interlocking pieces connect with a secure, yet easily adjustable friction fit system, allowing children to build 2D and 3D bases. Challenge children to connect the gears vertically and horizontally on the puzzle-like pieces.
“Through unstructured exploration, we foster the development of imagination and creativity.” —Beth Rosenthal Hands-on Science and Math
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IO Blocks® Tabletop System Square, puzzle-like base pieces interlock in a variety of ways to create a 2D or 3D base that supports IO Blocks and gears. Children can build both horizontally and vertically using the base pieces. Experience engineering challenges, ratio exploration and gear connections in a play-based environment. Little IO people with unique accessories and IO cows add an element of fun and imaginative play. Easily incorporate with your existing IO Blocks sets for endless build possibilities. Includes 10 double-sided concept cards.
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IO BlocksÂŽ Center Develop social emotional and STEM skills in a collaborative, play-based environment. This all-in-one table brings movement, simple machines and dramatic play to the original IO Blocks friction-fit, construction toy platform. Combine gears, slides, IO people and standard IO Blocks pieces to create limitless builds using problem solving, introductory architecture and STEM skills. The IO Blocks Center includes 1 birch plywood play table, 4 storage bins and 458 building pieces (400 IO Blocks, 14 gears, 16 axles, 4 gear cranks, 12 slide pieces and 12 IO people). Enrich the IO Blocks Center experience with the IO Blocks Center Expansion Pack which includes an additional or replacement set of IO people, axles and gear cranks. Dimensions: 31"L x 22"W x 23"H.
3+ G9609 IO Blocks Center G9615 IO Blocks Center Expansion Pack - 32 pc. set
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IO Blocks® Recipient of the National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval, winner of the Tillywig Brain Child and Parents’ Choice Awards, and Finalist for 2016 Toy of the Year (TOTY). IO Blocks building sets connect with an easily adjustable friction fit, including the Minis and Vehicles sets. Free IO Blocks interactive App acts as build guide for all sets. Education sets include additional Creativity Cards for building inspiration.
4+ G9600 76 pc. set G9601 114 pc. set G9602 192 pc. set
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G9603 1000 pc. set G9604 Travel set G9605 500 pc. set
FREE IO App for your smartphone or tablet!
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IO BlocksÂŽ Vehicles 2017 TOTY Award Finalist IO Blocks Vehicles adds fins, wings, cabs, bumpers, cabins, wheels and more to the IO Blocks building toy system. Build unlimited vehicle combinations with interlocking friction-fit pieces. Each set includes an IO Blocks Hero figure. Large Vehicles Set includes 2 Hero figures. Use the enclosed tracker pad and free IO Blocks App for extra building inspiration.
4+ G9606 Vehicles - 96 pc. set G9607 Race Cars - 48 pc. set G9608 Planes & Boats - 59 pc. set
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IO Blocks® Minis Quarter-size mini version of the awardwinning IO Blocks open-ended building toy, whose 12 unique shapes are inspired by the digital world’s pixelated construction forms. Enclosed tracker pad and free IO Blocks App for your smartphone and tablet are used for extra building inspiration.
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G9611 250 pc. set G9613 900 pc. set
IO Blocks • IO Minis
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Activity Guide Deluxe guide features how-to’s and step-by-step instructions for maximizing the potential of Texo constructions. Begin with simple stacking and advance to more complex wire frame and layered builds.
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TexoÂŽ Texo is the award-winning 3 dimensional design and construction system by architect, author and designer, Lester Walker. The beauty of Texo is the variety of building systems found within one toy with simple puzzles, shape sorting and color matching as well. The system allows for a gradual progression from stacking the interconnected shapes to creating advanced architectural models such as bridges, houses, skyscrapers and more. Plastic rods and solid wood planks coupled with the geometric precision of molded plastic connectors enhance design and construction potential. Activity guide included.
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Activity Guide Each set includes a guide that progressively builds upon the basics of magnetic patterning and construction.
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Better BuildersÂŽ With super-strong magnetic force and unique rod and ball configurations, Better Builders are an inventive way to help children discover the principles of science, construction and engineering while developing their creativity skills. Includes handy storage bin and an activity guide which provides building inspiration. Magnets are safely and securely embedded in the oversized rods. Metal balls ensure a quick and strong connection. An Oppenheim Platinum Best Toy Award Winner.
2+ G8300 30 pc. set G8301 60 pc. set G8302 100 pc. set
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G8304
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Better BuildersÂŽ People With four characters in each set, Better Builders People combine multiple facets of play: color, matching, construction and dramatic play. The Community People include a police officer, fire fighter, construction worker and mail carrier. The Career People include an astronaut, doctor, farmer and chef. Coordinates with all original Better Builders sets. Each measure approximately 3"W x 1.75"D x 7"H.
2+ G8304 Community People G8305 Career People
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Better BuildersÂŽ Emotions Better Builders Emotions express 6 distinct emotions to which children can relate: happy, sad, angry, surprised, confused and scared. Interchange the friction-fit hairstyles to create new personalities and allow for personal connection to the characters. The 30-piece set includes 2 blue, 2 yellow, and 2 red ball and tall rod bodies with gender neutral shirts and shoes. Coordinates with all original Better Builders construction sets and Better Builders Career and Community People sets. Recipient of the PAL Award. Each measure approximately 3"W x 1.75"D x 7"H.
2+ G8306 Emotions
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The STEM building toy platform for toddlers, Grippies, combines tactile exploration, magnetic play and an introduction to the basic principles of engineering and geometry. Grippies provides a secure, frustration-free set of 2D and 3D magnetic construction options as children first discover the joy of building and science of magnetic principles. All sets feature soft-touch matte textures in appealing bright colors for tactile and visual stimulation. The entire line features a range of play from basic linear patterning to simple shape construction to 3D builds. All are packaged in sturdy storage containers.
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GrippiesÂŽ Waves Wave formations and soft-colored liquids bring soothing motion and wonder to the Grippies magnetic building platform for toddlers. The tactile and sensory building pieces imply fluid figures, dancing and balancing, adding an exciting set of social-emotional possibilities to the STEM-based play. 18 mo+
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GrippiesÂŽ Shakers Playful sensory beads rattle their way down magnetic rods through clear ABS plastic windows, providing a unique auditory and kinetic building experience. Toddlers exercise their sensory, fine and gross motor and engineering skills with these engaging, acoustic construction pieces. Shakers is a 2019 TIA Toy of the Year Finalist. 18 mo+
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GrippiesÂŽ Stackers Explore patterning, color and tactile matching and properties of balance with textured, magnetic X-shaped blocks and 2 sizes of nesting cylinders. Toddlers can match and mix the variety of faces to incorporate social-emotional development into spatial play. 18 mo+
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GrippiesÂŽ Curves Colorful, curved rods encourage magnetic and tactile exploration through linear patterning and a combination of structural and organic 3D construction. Character faces introduce a dramatic play element, as toddlers can integrate expressive creatures into their builds. 18 mo+
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Grippies® Builders
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20 pieces
Soft-touch, tactile magnetic rod and ball configuration provides a secure, frustrationfree set of construction options for the youngest builders, ranging from basic linear patterning to simple shape construction to more complex 3D builds. Builders is a 2017 TIA Toy of the Year Finalist and recipient of the Tillywig Brain Child Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum and SNAP Awards, Parents’ Choice Silver Award and The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval. 18 mo+
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16
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GrippiesÂŽ Links Features easy-to-stack and connect magnetic construction blocks and two sizes of characters to encourage a combination of building and social-emotional play. Blocks pivot when connected for organic, fluid play. 18 mo+
G8318
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16 pieces
GrippiesÂŽ Windows Discover magnetic principles, properties of light and color recognition through multiple 2D and 3D builds, patterning activities and angular, organic creations. 18 mo+
G8315 16 pc. set G8316 24 pc. set
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LED Activity Tablet Features an ultra-slim design (.75" profile), hardwood beech frame, reinforced plastic corner covers and a 12" x 16" illuminated center. Thousands of individual energyefficient LEDs create a bright, consistent and evenly-lit surface. Perfect for tracing, stenciling or light and color exploration with our Discovery Shapes, PowerClix, Interlox and more. Guaranteed to last up to 30,000 hours. Includes AC power adapter with simple on/off switch. UL listed and approved. Weight: 5 lb. Dimensions: 19"W x 15"D x .75"H.
2+ G16836US LED Activity Tablet (US) G16836INT LED Activity Tablet (INT)
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Poster Included Unfold the pattern, color and build possiblities with a double-sided poster in each Interlox set.
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96 Pieces
96 Pieces
Interlox Plastic, translucent panels feature inset shape details in five beautiful colors. Fit the edges together to create an unlimited array of constructions. Available in both square and round 96 piece sets. Activity poster included.
2+ G16835 Interlox Squares G16834 Interlox Discs
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Manipulatives
Activity Cards Each shape has five, double-sided activity cards with a pattern and associated photograph for inspiration on each side. Children can advance from beginner to advanced designs for each shape. Ideal for individual play or guided group activities in the classroom. Encourage creative and artistic interpretation of everyday life.
Manipulatives
G6804
new Jumbo Geo Lacing Includes 3 large, oversized geometric lacing boards and 21 multi-colored laces. Children can experiment with color, patterns, letters and pictures within the square, circle and triangle. The chunky wooden frames with reinforced, plastic corners secure the boards in place for added durability in preschool environments. Includes 15 activity cards. Triangle measures approx. 16"W x 1.25"D x 14"H. Square measures approx. 14"W x 1.25"D x 14"H. Circle measures approx. 13"Dia. x 1.25"D.
3+ G6804
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Creativity Guides Each shape has a corresponding creativity guide that shows the basics of lacing and a range of simple patterns to complex designs. Ideal for individual play or guided group activities in the classroom.
G6801
Manipulatives
Geo Shape Lacing Set includes 3 over-sized geometric lacing boards and 6 multi-colored laces. Three creativity guides are included to aid teachers in fun classroom activities. Easy for little hands to grasp and great for developing hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and process. Each lacing board measures approximately 7".
3+ G6801
Compare Relative Scale One Jumbo Geo Lacing board is approximately four times the size of an individual Geo Lacing board. The square boards are shown in relative scale below.
G6804 Jumbo Geo Lacing (see page 132)
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Form Sorter An ideal tool for educators to assess essential cognitive development in toddlers and children. Three colorful, rubberwood shapes introduce children to shape identification, counting and color recognition. 12"W x 5"D x 2"H.
1+ G6743
Nest and Fit Shapes This durable puzzle board features colorful, stationary and familiar shapes, as well as the hallmark soft plastic edges of Guidecraft manipulatives boards. Toddlers discover hidden cutouts within the oversized rubberwood blocks and match to corresponding pegs developing spatial awareness, observational and fine motor skills. 10.75"W x 11.75"D x 2"H. 18 mo+
G6733
Manipulatives
Shape Sorter Encourage cognitive and fine motor development through sorting and matching with this chunky, easy-to-grasp Shape Sorter set. Toddlers match the 9 colorful and familiar shapes made of rubberwood to the corresponding cutouts on the durable board. 15"W x 11.75"D x 3"H. 18 mo+
G6742
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Count and Twist Shapes Practice color identification, dexterity and fine motor skills using this chunky nuts and bolts activity board. The durable birch plywood puzzle board with fixed bolts encourages sorting, counting and the discovery of fractions. 15"W x 4.75"D x 3.25"H.
2+ G6901
Count by Color Cylinders Add, subtract and sort these smooth-sanded cylinders with multi-colored stripes for engaging mathematics play. The sturdy board holds pieces in place as young children practice counting and identification skills. 15"W x 11.75"D x 2.25"H.
2+ G6902
Manipulatives
Counting Tree Toddlers exercise their budding counting, color recognition and stacking skills using the chunky branches and pegs. Small, plastic grips in the hollows of each branch help keep corresponding cylinders snugly in place. 12"W x 12"D x 3"H.
2+ G6903
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G6739
G6745
Starter Fractions Encourage free exploration of fraction units by counting, sorting and stacking shapes. Developing minds increase their understanding of numbers and one-to-one correspondence sorting square, triangle and circular fraction shapes. Colorful rubberwood shapes are in quarter, third, half and whole pieces. Each board measures 15"W x 5"D x 2"H.
2+ G6739 Starter Circle Fractions G6745 Starter Triangle Fractions G6748 Starter Square Fractions G6748
Manipulatives
Nesting Circle Fractions Promote physical understanding of mathematical concepts, as well as negative space and differentiation, using these tactile fraction pieces. Rubberwood puzzle pieces are in quarter, half and whole shapes to create complete circles. 15"W x 5"D x 2"H.
2+ G6746
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Cylinder Steps Five rows of appealing, smooth-sanded cylinders, in increasing size and transitioning colors, introduce children to seriation concepts and color gradients. Practice organization and identification skills using the fun cylinders and durable birch plywood puzzle board. 13"W x 11.75"D x 3"H.
2+ G6734
Sort and Stack Shapes Count, sort and stack chunky rubberwood shapes with the corresponding dowels on the birch plywood puzzle board. Introduce children to mathematical concepts, color recognition and matching using recognizable shapes and colors. 11"W x 9.5"D x 3.25"H.
2+ G6738
Manipulatives
Mix and Match Stacks Children sort, stack, nest and build while developing color recognition, matching and creativity. The versatile features of these colorful rubberwood blocks and corresponding puzzle board provide countless learning opportunities. 11.8"W x 9.5"D x 2.85"H.
2+ G6735
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G5079
Tactile Matching Maze Practice fine motor, problem solving and matching skills by rearranging circular pieces on the track to match the patterns of corresponding square blocks. Chunky, square puzzle pieces with textured centers can be rearranged to create new patterns for toddlers to follow. 15"W x 9.5"D x 2"H.
3+ G5079
Tactile Search and Match Toddlers flip sensory puzzle pieces over to feel and identify them from their bumpy ridges, smooth surfaces and soft textures. Practice classification and patterning skills with this engaging, tactile matching game. 14"W x 12"D x 2"H.
2+ G5077
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Nest and Stack Shapes Encourage spatial thinking, sequencing and classification techniques using multi-sized shapes made of sturdy and smooth rubberwood. Recognizable shapes can be sorted by size and color as well as nested within the larger shapes. 15"W x 11.75"D x 2"H.
2+ G6737
Count and Stack Poppers Encourage counting and matching skills through exciting auditory stimulation. Stack, pop and separate with easy-to-connect, smooth-sanded cylinders and corresponding puzzle board. 15"W x 4.75"D x 6.75"H.
2+ G6736
Manipulatives
Spatial Concepts Sorter Encourage toddlers to recognize forms and shapes through directive play and activities inspired by Froebel’s gifts. A sturdy puzzle board provides a perfect place for stationary activities or shape exploration. 11.5"W x 9.5"D x 2.5"H.
2+ G6744
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Nest and Lace Shapes Toddlers practice their hand-eye coordination, shape identification and patterning abilities by lacing the chunky rubberwood puzzle pieces together. A smooth-sanded dowel helps guide the thread through each shape. Activity cards provide patterning inspiration. Largest piece measures 3"W x 1"D x 2"H.
3+ G6747
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Count and Lace Fruit Set includes 24 lacing pieces of colorful wooden fruit, 2 long laces with a wooden caterpillar and beaded stoppers, plus 10 Activity Cards. Great for counting and sequencing challenges, shape and color sorting and developing fine motor skills. 9.5"W x 2"D x 7.75"H.
3+ G6803
Beehive Lacing This set combines a classic lacing activity while inspiring dramatic play. Set includes solid rubberwood beehive and three bees on multi-colored strings with bead stoppers. Strengthens fine motor skills and sequencing capabilities. 4.25"W x 5.5"D x 4.5"H.
3+ G6802
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Fruit Stacking Set includes an orange, apple and pear sliced in halves, thirds and quarters respectively. The fruit’s textured surfaces stimulate children’s senses while developing fine motor skills. Encourages tactile distinction and strengthens fine motor skills, sequencing abilities and the basics of counting. Includes pegged base for stacking and easy storage. 9"W x 3"D x 3.75"H.
2+ G6732
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Caterpillar Stacking This engaging toy is made up of rounded, chunky, tactile shapes that can stack to create a variety of colorful caterpillar families. The pegged base allows for stacking multiple angled, color-coded blocks. Set includes color-matching Activity Cards and card stand. Individual block: 1.75"H x 2"Dia. Stand: 9"W x 3"D x 4.25"H.
2+ G6731
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Sorting Vehicles Beautiful, colorful, wooden Sorting Vehicles are the perfect way to teach color and shape matching while stimulating fine motor and sensory skills. Three vehicle-shaped blocks have inset sensory blocks displaying sand, water and beads through framed acrylic windows. Each vehicle measures approximately 5"H.
2+ G6741
Sorting Tree Each set includes 6 colorful screws that can be matched by size and color and screwed into corresponding holes in the wooden treelike base. Great for teacher/student or parent/ child collaboration. 3.75"Dia. x 4.25"H.
2+ G6740
Manipulatives
Screw Block Refine hand-eye coordination, color matching and fine motor skills. Nylon interior ring holds the screwdriver in place when not in use. 4"W x 4"D x 6"H.
2+ G2003
3D Feel & Find 20 wooden shapes and matching, textured tiles provided in a durable canvas bag. Safe, non-toxic paints.
3+ G5060
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Peekaboo Sound Boxes Use the sturdy plastic handles to shake and listen to each box’s unique rattling sound. Find its match and guess which material makes each corresponding sound. 12.25"W x 9.5"D x 3.25"H.
3+ G5084
Weight Cylinders Compare the weights to discover a match. Color-coded dots on each cylinder allow for self-correction. Ideal for home, preschool and daycare use. 10"W x 7.75"D x 2.75"H.
3+ G5085
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G5084
G5085
Peekaboo Lock Boxes Chunky, solid wood shapes are hidden inside each box. View them through the transparent, colorful acrylic windows and unlock various latches to retrieve them. Storage tray included. Each box measures 4.2"W x 4.2"D x 4.2"H.
2+ G5058
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G5056
G5055
Jumbo Texture Dominoes Textured dominoes are an ideal way to help children develop tactile distinction and visual perception. Each set contains 28 double-sided dominoes with textured shapes for matching. Great for visual and tactile skills, games and sorting/sequencing activities. Each piece measures 4"L x 2"W x .5"H.
2+ G5055 Farm Animals G5056 Food
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Sort and Match Each set includes 6 double-sided pattern cards, durable plastic pieces, game board with stand and setup box for storage. A perfect way to teach color and shape matching, sorting, sequencing and pattern recognition.
3+ G5090 Flower Pot G5091 Construction Trucks G5092 Animal Train
G5090
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G5091
G5092
G5090
G5091
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Magna Tablets Children produce satisfying clicks as they drag the powerful, magnetic pen across the grid surface to create shapes geometric shapes, animals, letters, vehicles and more. Deluxe version includes a sturdy beech wood frame for additional protection. Magna Tablet 12"W x .5"D x 10"H. Magna Tablet Deluxe 14.5"W x 1"D x 11"H.Â
3+ G99970 Magna Tablet G99971 Magna Tablet Deluxe
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G99971
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Social-Emotional Toys
Geo Boards Explore shapes, beginner geometric concepts, patterning and more using colorful rubber bands to trace the varied images on each pattern card. Each set includes four two-sided square boards, featuring pegged circle and square grids on either side, and 20 pattern cards. Individual board measures 8" x 8" in.
3+ Z1521
Social-Emotional Toys
Kai Kai & Xin Xin How do I feel? How do you feel? These two huggable plush dolls with removable facial features allow children to create a variety of facial expressions to encourage children to express their feelings.
3+ Z1540
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zMirrors This set of four 8" mirrors helps children recognize their emotions and encourages sensory experiences. A unique three-handle design facilitates sharing with others and makes the mirrors easy to hold.
2+ Z1523
Social-Emotional Toys
Discovery Shapes Children practice sorting, matching and sequencing using the tactile, chunky pieces in bright colors. Easily recognizable shapes of triangles, circles, squares and plus signs nest in their corresponding tiles in four different colors. 32 pieces. Each tile measures 2.75"W x 2.75"D x .5"H.
3+ Z1520
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All About Me Block Play People Set Arches and Tunnels
25 33
Hollow Blocks
31
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B Beehive Lacing Better Builders® Better Builders® Emotions Better Builders® People Sets Block Mates® Block Science Big Block Trucks Block Science Cars Set Block Science Foundation Sets Block Science People Block Science Table Branch Blocks
149 105 107 106 38 52 51 46 50 45 65
Interlox IO Blocks® IO Blocks® Center IO Blocks® Minis IO Blocks® Tabletop System IO Blocks® Vehicles
129 94 93 98 91 96
36 133 157
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C Caterpillar Stacking Count and Lace Fruit Count and Stack Poppers Count and Twist Shapes Count by Color Cylinders Counting Tree Crystal Bead Blocks Cylinder Steps
151 149 146 138 138 139 35 142
D Discovery Shapes
167
F Form Sorter Fruit Stacking
136 150
G Geo Boards Geo Shape Lacing Grippies® Builders Grippies® Curves Grippies® Links Grippies® Shakers Grippies® Stackers Grippies® Waves Grippies® Windows
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164 135 119 117 121 113 115 111 123
Kai Kai & Xin Xin
165
L LED Activity Tablet
127
M Magna Tablet Magna Tablet Deluxe Magnification Blocks Mini Hollow Blocks Mirror Blocks Mix and Match Stacks
160 161 64 30 34 143
N Nest and Fit Shapes Nest and Lace Shapes Nest and Stack Shapes Nesting Circle Fractions Notch Blocks Notch Blocks Storage Cart
136 148 146 141 19 21
P Peekaboo Lock Boxes Peekaboo Sound Boxes PowerClix® Construction Vehicles
78 72 71 80 83 76
R Rainbow Blocks
34
S
J Jr. Rainbow Blocks Jumbo Geo Lacing Jumbo Texture Dominoes
PowerClix® Frames PowerClix® Frames Clear PowerClix® Frames Natural PowerClix® Organics PowerClix® Racers PowerClix® Solids
155 154 85
Sand Blocks Screw Block Shape Sorter Shimmering Water Blocks Sort and Match Sort and Stack Shapes Sorting Tree Sorting Vehicles Spatial Concepts Sorter Stacking Rainbow Pyramid Starter Circle Fractions Starter Square Fractions Starter Triangle Fractions
35 153 137 35 158 142 152 152 147 37 140 140 140
T Tactile Matching Maze Tactile Search and Match Texo® 3D Feel & Find Treasure Blocks Treasure Tubes
144 145 101 153 59 56
U Unit Blocks
28
W Weight Cylinders Wood Stackers River Stones Wood Stackers Standing Stones
154 60 63
Z zMirrors
166
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