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The puzzle includes 52 high-quality wooden pieces, and comes in a sturdy wooden box with a slide-in lid for easy storage and accessibility. The colorful puzzle pieces feature a familiar item to represent each letter ranging from an apple to a zebra. The Self-Correcting Alphabet Puzzles help kids practice letter recognition, matching and memory skills, eye-hand coordination, and fine motors skills. Finding the correct matching piece and solving a letter puzzle can also help kids feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. It makes a great gift for preschoolers and young learners ages four and older, for hands-on, screen-free play.","brand":"Melissa \u0026 Doug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40109070024758,"sku":"51142","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8487\/5830\/files\/2024-07-09_289fe1dd-0ea3-4dba-83cf-d65d2abe112e.jpg?v=1720547817"},{"product_id":"self-correcting-number-puzzles","title":"Self-Correcting Number Puzzles","description":"Kids can match these wooden puzzle pairs to make mastering numbers as easy as one, two, three! Groups of different objects illustrate numbers 1-20, and the puzzles are self-correcting because each puzzle piece has only one match that fits. It's a great way for children to play independently and learn at the same time. The puzzle includes 40 high-quality wooden pieces, and comes in a sturdy wooden box with a slide-in lid for easy storage and accessibility. Each colorful puzzle piece features familiar items such as stars, cupcakes, jelly beans, baseballs, acorns, bananas, and more. The Self-Correcting Number Puzzles help kids practice matching and counting skills, eye-hand coordination, and fine motors skills. Finding the correct matching piece and solving a number puzzle can also help kids feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. It makes a great gift for preschoolers and young learners ages four and older, for hands-on, screen-free play.","brand":"Melissa \u0026 Doug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40109070057526,"sku":"51073","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8487\/5830\/files\/2024-07-09_73b516e7-9168-4fe8-b471-acbf4068ad73.jpg?v=1720547857"},{"product_id":"pattern-blocks-and-boards-classic-toy","title":"Pattern Blocks and Boards","description":"Get ready for lots of matching and mosaic fun! The Pattern Blocks and Boards classic wooden toy lets kids explore shapes and colors hands-on as they fill wooden backgrounds with colorful wooden pieces. The set features 120 bright and bold wooden geometric shapes that match designs printed on the double-sided wooden boards. Kids can choose from these 10 templates, or they can create their own unique designs. The tiles come in six different shapes, and are made of durable, high-quality wood, sized just right for little hands. Matching and mosaics--what a gorgeous way for kids to develop important skills! This art activity set helps kids practice spatial awareness, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills. It makes a great gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play. Today, Melissa \u0026amp; Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.","brand":"Melissa \u0026 Doug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40109072154678,"sku":"51013","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8487\/5830\/files\/538b0e981d6f460e0b7ce2fa34eaa61feea000c3.jpg?v=1698935501"},{"product_id":"see-spell-learning-toy","title":"See \u0026 Spell Learning Toy","description":"Complete a puzzle to spell a word! This handsome wooden puzzle set helps children gain familiarity with the letters of the alphabet and their sounds as kids develop a sight-reading vocabulary (English only). The letters are also wonderful for stenciling and lots of learning games. The puzzle includes 50 colorful wooden letters that fit into the eight two-sided cutout boards. Each one spells out three- and four-letter words. All this spelling and fine motor fun fits into one compact wooden storage case!","brand":"Melissa \u0026 Doug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40109072678966,"sku":"50543","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8487\/5830\/files\/bd3d817a197c5157ff47768d141b9f795b006650.jpg?v=1740429703"},{"product_id":"deluxe-wooden-stamp-set-abcs-123s","title":"Deluxe Wooden Stamp Set - ABCs 123s","description":"Kids will love putting their own stamp on creativity! They can use the four-color stamp pad and 71 sturdy wooden-handled rubber stamps to complete a fun-filled 25-page activity book that measures 8.5 inches x 11.5 inches. They'll have fun getting creative while practicing reading, writing, and early math skills. They make their own cards, personalize art projects, notebooks, and more with upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation stamps. All the supplies store neatly in a sturdy wooden tray. The possibilities are endless! This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. 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The high-quality fabrics and solid construction ensure durability so your kids can wear it over and over again. The doctor's jacket can be machine washed, and it comes with accessories that can easily be wiped clean. With authentic details, these role-play accessories encourage exciting pretend play for your little medical expert! The costume set helps promote narrative thinking and creative expression, along with independent and cooperative play. 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Four double-sided activity borders and five double-sided tracing cards clip on to the easel and are great for matching, counting, practicing letters and numbers, and measuring with the built-in ruler. Rubber grippy feet keep the easel steady on any surface, and a child-safe integrated locking device is easy for kids to open but stays tightly closed, keeping all the accessories in one place--stored conveniently inside! The activity arts and crafts easel is a great way for kids three and older to tap into their creativity, develop fine motor skills, and boost cognitive skills like numbers, letters, matching, and sorting. The double-sided easel encourages co-play and cooperation, and helps creativity and imagination flourish! This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. 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