200 Wood Block Set in Package 200 Wood Block Set in Use A timeless playroom staple

For a child, there are few greater joys than simply building a tower and knocking it down . . . or creating a castle, stable, highway, or house filled with imagination. This colorful unit block set has materials for endless creative building projects: 200 solid-wood blocks in nine shapes and four vibrant colors. The abundance of materials lets children execute their building ideas without restriction, and are great for collaboration and group play, too: It’s easier to be generous with hundreds of blocks to share! The open-ended nature of block play is perfectly suited to the way children play and learn best, letting imagination and natural curiosity lead the way. Children can experiment with form and function as they create stronger, taller, wackier structures, or create amazing play scenes with characters and narratives. The bright colors and variety of shapes in this big set add to the fun by adding a punch of color and polished form to towers, arches, ramps, and more. There is no limit to the ways kids can play and build!

An exciting way to learn

The nine shapes in the set relate to each other mathematically: Two triangles make up a square; two squares equal one small rectangle; a small rectangle and a square equal a long rectangle . . . and so on. Children don’t need to have any math knowledge before they begin, but as they play they’ll begin to make observations about equivalencies and differences, draw conclusions and make estimates, and play with counting and matching—all of which lays the groundwork for later math skills. Physical skills are boosted as well: The action of lifting and placing blocks to build a tower builds strength, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. This set is designed on a smaller scale that fits little hands perfectly, allowing for a secure grasp that builds confidence as little ones build and play.

About Melissa & Doug

Melissa & Doug toys are designed to fuel imagination, inspire exploration, and encourage the natural curiosity that leads to a lifetime of learning! From classic wooden toys to creative crafts for every age, Melissa & Doug’s timeless products educate and enrich in a way that’s as natural as playtime itself. Since their company’s founding 25 years ago, Melissa and Doug have been committed to making exceptional children’s products, with a focus on hands-on creative play and superior customer service. With their recognizable red-oval logo, Melissa and Doug put their names on every product they make—a symbol of their commitment to quality, attention to detail, and dedication to improving playtime for families around the world.

Product Description 200-piece wooden block set Assorted colors: red, yellow, blue, and green 9 different shapes Sort them, stack them, knock them down! Promotes hand-eye coordination, color and shape recognition, counting and sorting, and spatial relationships. This 200-piece set takes the blah out of blocks, especially for kids who create best with lots of pieces, lots of color, and lots of space. Kids (those 3- to 7-years-old) will not be hindered by a lack of material for their castles, bridges, fortresses, towers, and houses. There is an abundance of sizes and shapes, including a greater proportion of squares and triangles–the foundation of any building project. The lightweight, wooden pieces are coated with shiny, nontoxic enamel paint (red, yellow, blue, and green) that resists chipping. The box, however, is not as resistant. It has a carrying handle, but grownups should find a more rugged storage container for so many blocks, which are bound to otherwise end up all over the house. –Diane Beall

Product Features

• 200-piece wooden block set
• Assorted colors: red, yellow, blue, and green
• 9 different shapes
• Sort them, stack them, knock them down
• Promotes hand-eye coordination, color and shape recognition, counting and sorting, and spatial relationships